Volvo 1800

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The Volvo 1800 was designed to boost Volvo's recognition and car sales outside Sweden. This book covers the car's story from Volvo's beginnings in 1927 up until the final Volvo 1800 rolled off the production line in 1973.

An in-depth look at the Volvo 1800's design, production challenges, and lasting impact.

This book dives into the history of the Volvo 1800, focusing on its design phase, the challenges in finding a production site, and the initial production difficulties. It details the twelve model years from 1961 to 1973 when the car was manufactured, highlighting the influence the Volvo 1800 had on later models like the Volvo 480 and the more recent Volvo C30.

Readers will also discover numerous instances where the Volvo 1800 appeared in films and commercials, along with stories about famous owners of the car over the years. The book is richly illustrated with over 1,000 photos and drawings, many of which have never been published before.

Although fewer than 50,000 units were produced, the Volvo 1800 played a crucial role in boosting Volvo's sales, especially in the U.S. market, and has become one of the brand's most iconic models.

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