How many Volvo station wagons have there been?
According to the Volvo Owners Club, a total of 8078 1800ES models were built. For most Americans over the age of 40, the 245 station wagon is what immediately springs to mind when someone says, “Hey, remember that Volvo wagon from when we were growing up?”
When was the last Volvo Duett wagon made?
Nearly 60 years after its introduction, the classic two-door Duett wagon has lost little of its appeal. The PV445 was replaced in 1960 by the mildly revised P210 Duett (not pictured). The very last Duett was produced in February of 1969.
When did the Volvo 850 t5-r come out?
Volvo raced the 850 in the British Touring Car Championship in 1994. The experience helped inspire the production 850 T5-R wagon. Launched as a limited edition, the T5-R was sold in the U.S. only as a 1995 model, making it something of an instant collector’s item.
When did Volvo stop making the Volvo 1800ES?
The Volvo 1800ES was produced for two model years: 1972 and 1973. The car reportedly was discontinued due to increasingly rigorous safety requirements globally, and in the U.S. in particular, as the cost of bringing the car into compliance would have been prohibitive. According to the Volvo Owners Club, a total of 8078 1800ES models were built.
How long has the Volvo 245 been in production?
The 245 remained in production for almost 20 years, having been manufactured from 1974 to 1993. When the turbocharged version of the 245 arrived in 1981, Volvo proclaimed it to be one of the world’s fastest estates.
When did the Volvo P220 station wagon come out?
The P220 made its debut at the Stockholm Motor Show in February 1962, and it was a significant driver of the brand’s growth outside of Sweden. Known as the Amazon in Sweden, the P220 was based on the 121/122S sedan and featured dramatically improved levels of equipment and refinement in comparison with its predecessor, the Duett.