Volvo car books - history and models

Volvo PV444 & PV544 (1945-1965) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Volvo PV444 and PV544 models from the years 1945-1965. Describes the Volvo PV444, K, L, California, PV544, Sport and Special the Luxe.

• The 44 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	136 pages, 27 x 20 x 0.9 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2001)
ISBN:	9781855205826

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Volvo - Model by Model

This book invitates both Volvo enthusiasts and those with a broader motoring interest, to an immersive journey through the evolution of Volvo's landmark cars.
From the early side-valve ÖV4 to the contemporary electric C40, and iconic models like the 240, XC90, and 850, the book captures the essence of each vehicle from the driver's perspective. Delving into Volvo's marketing evolution, from safety-oriented strategies to embracing sportiness, the narrative incorporates insights from contemporary road tests.

Fasten your Volvo-patented three-point safety belt for a comprehensive exploration. In the 2020s, Volvo experiences a resurgence, achieving mainstream desirability with record sales for six consecutive years. "Volvo Model by Model" not only examines the cars but also delves into the cultural impact of Volvo, showcasing its unique role in encapsulating Swedish identity.
From surviving challenges like the open-topped ÖV4 to navigating a failed marriage with Ford, the book portrays Volvo's resilience and its current expression of Scandinavian style under the ownership of Geely in China.

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Author:	Martin Tilbrook
Details:	160 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.2 cm / 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2023)
ISBN:	9780719842115

Volvo Cars 1945-1995 - A Pictorial History

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This book provides a detailed overview of Volvo models from this period, featuring numerous photographs, line drawings, and period color images. It covers all variants, including saloons, sports models, limited editions, estates, and coupés.

Motorsport achievements and Volvo's appearances in TV shows and films are also highlighted. The book is a useful reference for comparing models and verifying authenticity. It includes a brief history of each model, production changes, annotated illustrations, and detailed technical specifications such as dimensions, weight, engines, and performance data.

Additionally, it examines Volvo's military vehicles and advertising campaigns over the years. Interior and exterior diagrams, along with media coverage, provide a complete picture of Volvo's evolution over five decades.

Models covered:
- PV444 & PV544, Amazon, P1800, 140 & 160 series
- Early Dutch Volvos: 66 & 340 series
- 240 & 260 series, 740, 760 & 780 series
- Later Dutch Volvos: 440, 460 & 480 series
- 940 & 960 series, 850 & T-5R series
- Commercial & military vehicles.

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Author:	Trevor Alder
Details:	112 pages, 21 x 15 x 1.1 cm / 8.25 x 5.9 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:	15 b&w and 184 colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2024)
ISBN:	9781845846138

Volvo - Tous les modèles depuis 1927

Since its founding in 1927, Volvo has been associated with safety, practicality, and durability. Today, while staying true to these values, the brand focuses more on design. The range has been modernized, with the V40 targeting a new audience and other models completely renewed. Since 2013, new engines have been introduced, preparing Volvo for the future.
This book, created in collaboration with Volvo Germany, explores the brand's history, presents current models, and offers a look into its future, including new industrial strategies and factories in China.
Enthusiasts will find legendary models such as the PV444, Amazon, P1800, and the 140/240 series, each covered in a dedicated chapter. Safety, a core Volvo value, remains a key topic, along with China's role since the 2010 acquisition by Geely.
This second, fully updated edition also includes a chapter on the Volvo Ocean Race.

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Author:	Boris Schmidt, Stefan Thiele
Details:	176 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	150 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2014)
ISBN:	9791028300197

Saab & Volvo - Klassiker aus Skandinavien (Schrader Motor Chronik)

Saab and Volvo, the two large Swedish car manufacturers, always built cars for individualists and lateral thinkers. This did not always make the economic situation easy for either of them.
But regardless of the economic ups and downs that lasted for decades, both created automotive legends and built idiosyncratic, magnificent and image-conscious cars that were great to advertise - as this wonderful volume in the Schrader Motor Chronicle series proves. A real gem, and not just for Scandinavia fans.

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Author:	Halwart Schrader
Details:	188 pages, 16 x 17 cm / 6.3 x 6.7 in, hardback
Illustrations:	295 b&w and 24 colour photos, 50 drawings
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2011)
Series:	Schrader Motor Chronik
ISBN:	9783613033443

Volvo - Vom Schneewittchensarg ins Elektrische Zeitalter

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The Swedish company Volvo has long been established in the automotive business, producing its first passenger cars in 1927. However, it was only after World War II that Volvo achieved international success with the "Humpback Volvo" PV444.

From early models like the ÖV4 and PV4, to the sports wagon P1800ES, known in Germany as the "Snow White's Coffin, " the legendary 240 and 850 series, and the modern E-models EX30 and EX90, as well as the Polestar joint venture, Volvo enthusiast Notker Hilbrenner has comprehensively documented the history of all Volvo passenger car models.

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Author:	Notker Hilbrenner
Details:	208 pages, 25 x 21.5 x 1.8 cm / 9.8 x 8.5 x 0.71 in, hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783613046818