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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The Volvo Estate : Design Icon & Faithful Companion

This book offers a comprehensive history of Volvo's estate cars, known for their versatility as both global workhorses and comfortable family vehicles. Sweden's answer to the German "people's car" arrived two decades earlier and quickly established a reputation for safety and reliability.

The book chronicles the evolution of every Volvo estate model, providing an informative and engaging look into a vehicle that, despite its global success and widespread affection, has received little media attention. This updated edition includes details on the latest models from 2019.

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Author:	Ashley Hollebone
Details:	160 pages, 20.5 x 21 x 2.1 cm / 8.1 x 8.25 x 0.83 in, paperback
Illustrations:	319 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781787116078

Volvo - Model by Model

"Volvo Model by Model" extends an invitation to both Volvo enthusiasts and those with a broader motoring interest, offering 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. Voted the best-designed range of cars by British motorists, Volvo stands as a distinct and influential force in the automotive landscape.

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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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"Volvo Cars 1945-1995: A Pictorial History" offers a detailed overview of Volvo models manufactured during this period, featuring a wealth of photographs, line drawings, and color period images.
From saloons to sports variations, limited editions to estates and coupés, the book covers all models comprehensively. It also includes sections on motorsport accomplishments and the appearance of Volvo cars in TV shows and movies.

This publication serves as a valuable resource for comparing specific models and provides insight into authenticity. Key highlights include a brief history of each model, detailing production changes, annotated illustrations, and comprehensive technical specifications such as dimensions, weights, engines, and performance metrics.
Additionally, the book explores Volvo's military applications and its advertising campaigns throughout the years. With interior and exterior diagrams and a focus on media appearances, it offers a comprehensive look at 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 creation in 1927, Volvo has been synonymous with safety, practicality and solidity. Recently, its brand image has evolved a lot: without neglecting its founding values, Volvo is now defined mainly by design.
The brand has been rejuvenated, with the V40 targeting a new type of customer. The other models in the range, whose ancestors were launched in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, have been completely renewed. Almost the entire Volvo range is less than three years old. In mid-2013, the first new-generation engines came into service and will allow the Gothenburg brand to face the future with serenity.

This book, written in conjunction with the Volvo Germany teams, provides a comprehensive overview of the brand's history, while also covering current models and giving a broad overview of the years to come, which will be decisive for the brand, which has unveiled a bold strategy of platforms and new factories in China.
Oldtimer and youngtimer enthusiasts from the cold, you won't be disappointed! Volvo's iconic models, whether the PV444, Amazon, P1800, or the 140/240, each have a full chapter.
Safety is also, naturally, in the spotlight, as is China. It should not be forgotten that Volvo has been part of the Geely group since 2010. This second edition, completely revised and updated, is enhanced by a dive into the world of 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