Volvo 164

Standard features included power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and a longer wheelbase than the 140 Series. These enhancements improved high-speed stability, ride comfort, and braking performance in endurance conditions.

• 1969 Marathon de la Route — Privateer Entry — The 164 was entered in the 84-hour Nürburgring endurance rally, highlighting its mechanical reliability.
• Late-1960s Scandinavian Endurance Rallies — Used by private teams for its torque and comfort on long winter stages.
• Limited Privateer Safari Entries — Occasionally appeared in regional endurance events in Africa due to its robust build and engine torque.

Though heavy and not agile, the 164’s endurance credentials made it suitable for select long-distance rally applications where comfort and mechanical strength mattered.

The inline-six B30 delivered smooth torque across the rev range, while the power-assisted steering and refined suspension made it comfortable at cruising speed. Its predictable handling and solid brakes gave it a composed feel in endurance stages, though it lacked the nimbleness of smaller rally cars.