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On September 1st 2016 my lovely 1997 Volvo 850 was rear ended and totaled. This was my first Volvo, I owned this 850 for 8.5 years and loved every second of it. With only 156k miles it was just getting broken in. I am happy to report that a local 850 lover purchased this perfectly running 850, drove it home and swapped the motor into a 1998 S70. I am also proud to say the buyer admits to this being the best parts car he has ever purchased. I had a few aftermarket items on it. Pictures of totaled 850. You can see how the impact pushed my dash out and made the bottom part of the dash fall down. The rear passenger door and rear hatch could not be opened. My 13 month old son was sitting directly behind me and all was well. He cried for 20 seconds. I did not feel much if any of the impact. The car did an amazing job of absorbing most of the force. When I was getting out of the car to asses the damage I was hoping my bumper was not bent to bad and then I saw it!. Pictures of my 850 motor getting a new home. I live in Kansas City. Like many other places we salt the roads in the winter. My goal was to find a Volvo wagon from a state without winters, ie: southern states or California. I found this gem in New Mexico. Interior color I wanted, below average miles, clean, roof rack, winter package, and not red! This car was one owner, all oil changed done at dealer since day one. Perfect carfax with all service records. Pics of original craigslist add