A whole bunch o’ Volvo retro concept cars!


Volvo makes some mighty fine rides — ’specially up here in Norway — like the 240, the PV, and the old Amazon. Folks ’round these parts even call ’em “cruiser cars” or “show-off wagons.” But when it comes to retro-style cars, I gotta say the Swedes ain’t exactly been hittin’ the bull’s-eye. That’s probably why fixin’ up old Volvos has turned into a real wallet-drainer for folks in Norway, with parts gettin’ worn out and repairs costin’ more than a Texas steak dinner.

Sure, Volvo’s tried makin’ some retro models, but it’s been a good ten years since they really gave it a go’cept for that P1800 CYAN — and it didn’t exactly set the prairie on fire. Shame, really. ’Cause if our Swedish neighbors had just a little more luck with that retro magic, we’d probably see some mighty sweet classics rollin’ outta their barns.

But hey — Norwegians and Swedes have been teasin’ each other since forever, so I say it with all the neighborly love of a cowboy ribbin’ the ranch next door.




( Leif Tufvesson Volvo hotrod concept)




(Volvo PV444 hotrod)


(Volvo PV444 hotrod)

(Volvo PV444/544 Concept)

(Leif Tufvesson Volvo hotrod concepts)

(Leif Tufvesson Volvo hotrod concepts)




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