I found a website with information about almost every Volvo model from the 1920s to 90s. Alas, no 170. Seems like all the 1 series cars were made in the 1960's. Here is the link:
http://www2.car.volvo.se/cars/history/
Anyway, I'll be going down to San Diego this weekend to pick it up and I'll try to post pictures and info about the car.
Thanks for the reply