Went to buy the B20B Amazon at the weekend that I mentioned in the ealier post about sound-proofing. Turned out that the so-called 1969 model is actually older and wiser than that. A quick look at the Registration document showed a first-registered date of 1968, but this was the 'imported' date. All this shows that the only way to tell is to go to the chassis number, and check it on one of the useful 'chassis lists' on the Web, e.g.
www.volvoworld.com/120/Production.htm. This narrowed it down very quickly to
a late 1967 model.

It's an interesting hybrid: the B20 is a replacement engine (originally came with B18)and it has other modernising refinements, such as an alternator
replacing the original dynamo, rear seat-belts, inertia-real front
seatbelts, push-button ignition, overdrive and a brake-servo. These are all,
to my mind, improvements which make for a better ride. But it has the bonnet trim and glove compartments of the ealier models, so best of both worlds.

I can confirm here that anyone thinking of fitting an overdrive shouldn't
hesitate. The boom at 55-60 mph just disappears although this isn't so effective
at 70-75. When I have the cash I'll invest in some sound-dampening felt and carpet, and then I may be able to chat to my passengers properly at 70mph. Any thoughts on good materials would be welcome.

Hope you don't mind me waffling on about not-strictly technical issues.

TomTom