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Awesome Artwork From the 1986 Volvo 240 Accessory Catalog

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The 80’s were an incredible thing to live through. And, if you were there, I think you’ll agree that there’s

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Classic Cars CULTURE History OFFBEAT TRUCKS 

Volvo Cross Country C303 | the Ultimate Apocalypse Escape Vehicle

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You’re here, and it’s 2020. As such, I can make a few assumptions about you. You’re know at least a

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Classic Cars CULTURE History OTHER SWEDES Saab 

Classic Iron: Saab 900 Turbo

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Launched in 1978 as a replacement for the Saab 99, the Saab 900 was longer, wider, and heavier than its

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History MEDIA Past Concepts 

By Women, For Everyone: Volvo YCC Concept

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Make no mistake, the car business is a boy’s club. That’s changing, sure, and executives like Mary Barra, the CEO

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Classic Cars History OFFBEAT 

Secret History: North Korea and the Stolen Volvos

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Urban Lehner – The 1973 Volvo screeches around tight curves, slaloming across all five lanes of the road. In another

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CLASSIFIEDS History RACING 

Classic Iron: 1961 Hoyt Volvo Belly Tank Racer

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Here’s one you probably haven’t seen before! Built by US Air Force pilot Albert Hoyt in 1961, this aluminum belly

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History MEDIA Past Concepts 

Classic Iron: 2007 Volvo Surf Rescue

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Like many of you, I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for the Volvo XC70. To me, it’s the

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Classic Cars History Past Concepts 

Classic Iron: 1952 Volvo Philip Concept

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In the early post-war years, wealthy Swedish car buyers were drawn to big, audaciously-styled, V8-powered American cars. In an effort

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Classic Cars CULTURE History 

Volvo’s Swedish-Italian Lovechild Turns 40

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Forty years ago, Volvo turned perceptions of what its brand stood for upside down. The Volvo 262 Coupé left no

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