| Puget Sound Chapter Volvo Sports America |
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| THE Car Club in Washington for Owners of Classic Volvos |
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| Welcome to the Puget Sound Chapter of Volvo Sports America. PSVSA has been in existence since 1995 and offers a wide variety of activities for its members. We hope you enjoy this website and, if living in the Pacific Northwest, that you'll join us for an event and join PSVSA/VSA. |
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| Volvo Sports America was founded in September 1976 by Jon Keebler and David Pollock, both 1800 buffs, in Philadelphia, PA. There are now over 1,200 members from coast to coast, in Canada and around the world. The club's purpose is to encourage the ownership, proper operation, maintenance and restoration of all Volvo 1800 series and other vintage Volvos and to serve as a source of technical information and exchange. As of 2003, VSA has opened its membership to any owner of an out of production model Volvo. Local chapters throughout the United States and Canada and around the world hold regular meetings, technical sessions, swap meets, and various other events to help members care for their Volvos. National meets are held on an occasional basis on east and west coasts. The Puget Sound Chapter of Volvo Sports America was started in 1995 with Gary Ramstad as the first Coordinator of the club. He remains in that position today. This is one of the most active chapters in the U.S. with many events throughout the year. Gary is a Volvo man from way back. He joined the Volvo Club of America back in 1984 and started the new Pacific NW Chapter for Washington, Oregon and Idaho with other directors in 1987. Gary joined Volvo Sports America in 1991 and has been coordinator for the Chapter since 1995. He currently owns three classic Volvos, a 1962 PV544, a 1967 122 which has won two first places and two second places in past west coast VSA meets. In 2005 he purchased a 1967 1800S. Since that time, Gary has worked very diligently to make PSVSA a very active and successful chapter. He organized the first VSA car corral for the Pacific Raceways Historic Races that has been an annual event since 1994. Gary also is serving as Vice President of VSA. Gail Ritchie is our Assistant Chapter Coordinator and Webmaster. She also serves on the Board of VSA and as VSA Merchandising Manager for their new line of logo merchandise. She also is a long time Volvo lover. Gail purchased her first 1800S from her godmother in 1973 and drove it as a daily driver for 12 years before being forced to sell it due to unemployment. It was 15 years before she could afford another one. In 2000, Gail purchased a 1969 1800S which she has been diligently restoring ever since. Come join us for an event! |
| CONTACT INFO: Gary Ramstad Chapter Coordinator Email: ramslfp@hotmail.com Phone: 206/365-6913 Gail Ritchie Asst. Chapter Coord. Email: volvo1800s@comcast.net Phone: 253/267-0096 |
| Classic1800.com has a great 1800 screen saver for free - no registering or anything. Works with Windows XP and Vista. Try it out - you'll like it. |
| Volvo High Mileage Badge is Back Volvo has begun offering their high mileage badges again. They are completely different than those previously produced and won't match any others that you currently have. They also are no longer free - cost is $16. But, at least they are available. You now have to have at least 150,000 miles to qualify. This is a new link as of July 2011 but it doesn't tell you how to purchase one. Click here for link to website. Badges are available in 150,000, 300,000 and 500,000 miles increments. |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS (see event schedule for more info) February 1st - Volvo GT Meeting February 19th - 6th Annual XXX Drive-In Swedish Cruise In EVERY SATURDAY - CARS & COFFEE IN SHORELINE! 7am to 10am Winter Location: Patty's Eggnest, 9749 Holman Rd NW, Seattle www.carsandcoffeewa.com FIRST SAT OF EACH MONTH - CAFFEINE & GASOLINE AT GRIOT'S GARAGE, TACOMA FLAGSHIP STORE - 3333 S 38th ST, Tacoma |
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| The West Coast Meet Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the P1800 model October 14-16 in Malibu, CA was a huge success with more than 100 cars participating. We had three PSVSA members attend. Gary and Myrna Ramstad flew down and enjoyed a vacation visiting other sites around the area. Jim Balz (Red 1970 1800S) and Howard Haefner (Yellow 1973 1800ES) both drove all the way down to the event with Howard towing the custom made trailer he finished the day before and camping on the trip. Howard won 3rd place in the modified 1800ES class! Way to go Howard!!!!!!!!!! For more photos and all the concours winners, go to www.socalvsa.org. |
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| Howard's wood teardrop trailer is shown. |
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| The November issue of Hemmings Sports and Exotic Magazine features Irv Gordon's 2.9 million mile 1800S. Very nice article and photos. Go to www.hemmings.com , click on Publications, Sports and Exotic, then look for ordering back issues. |
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| COMING SOON! The 6th Annual XXX Drive-In Swedish Car Cruise-In - Sunday February 19th For Volvo and Saab cars. 10am to 3pm The Puget Sound Chapter of Volvo Sports America will again host the Annual "Swedish Car Cruise-In" meet at the 1930 original XXX Root Beer Drive-In in Issaquah, WA. Dine on some great food from the XXX menu and see old friends again. Coordinator for all Swedish car clubs, Gary Ramstad. Email: ramslfp@hotmail.com. XXX Drive-In: 98 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027. Website" www.triplexrootbeer.com for information and menu. |