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march 21, 2016 - Volvo Cars
Volvo at Techno Classica 2016 – “60 years of estate heritage”
The theme for #Volvo Cars at the world’s biggest classic car show, #technoclassica, will be “60 years of estate heritage”.
The new #Volvo #V90, just premiered at the Geneva Motor Show, benefits from six decades of estate knowledge, starting with the #Volvo Duett which was launched in 1953. It was the first car to meet the combined needs of drivers’ active leisure time and practical professional lives.
Volvo has sold more than six million estates worldwide, representing around a third of the total number of Volvos sold since the company’s foundation in 1927, giving it a well-deserved reputation for designing and building the ultimate family estates.
Few car companies can claim the same pedigree as #Volvo Cars when it comes to the design and manufacture of family estates.
The #Volvo Cars stand at #technoclassica in Essen, Germany, 6-10 April, is entirely devoted to the Swedish brand’s estate history, featuring a selection of six iconic estate models that have shaped Volvo’s history:
Duett
Launched in 1953, the Duett went on to become one of the most loved models ever. It was one of the first Volvos to be exported to the United States and it was immortalised in 1997 when it was featured on a Swedish postage stamp.
Amazon
The Duett was followed in 1962 by the Amazon, or the 221 as it was officially known. The Amazon was a significantly more elegant and refined estate than the Duett, which had its origins as a delivery van, while it also offered more space in the boot.
145
At the end of November 1967, #Volvo presented the third variant in what was now developing into a complete car family known as the 140 Series: the #Volvo 145. The design of the 145’s rear section has since become a well-known characteristic of all #Volvo estates. The #Volvo 145 quickly became an extremely popular estate and played an increasingly important role within the 140 Series.
1800 ES
A refresh of the 1800 sports coupe, the 1800 ES was known in England as a Shooting Brake: a sporty estate with space for hunting gear or golf clubs in the back.
The 1800 ES was introduced in the autumn of 1971, with its most exciting feature possibly being the huge rear windscreen that had no bezel whatsoever. The hinges and handles were fixed directly to the glass, which was very modern in the early 1970s.
As only around 8,000 1800 ES models were built, it has become one of the most sought-after classic #Volvo cars.
245
In 1974, the archetypal #Volvo estate car was launched: the 245 – a car still strongly associated with the brand. It remained in production for almost 20 years until 1993, and was also available in a more exclusive edition – the 265 with a V6 engine. The 1980s marked the launch of the 245 Turbo edition, the world’s first estate car with a turbo engine.
850 T5-R
With its intense yellow paint job, 240 hp engine and 0-62 mph acceleration in 6.9 seconds, the #Volvo 850 T5-R was an estate car like no other ever seen before. Launched as a limited edition, model year 1994-only version of the 850, the T5-R became an instant collector's item.
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