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Volvo 120 Amazon and P1800: books - history and models
A book on Volvo 120 Amazon or P1800 cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Volvo cars.
Volvo P1800, 1800S, E & ES (1961-1973) - Essential Buyer's Guide
Looking for a great Volvo P1800? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, is packed with practical advice for buying the Volvo P1800, 1800 S, 1800 E and 1800 ES.
Built in: 1961-1973.
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This Essential Buyer's Guide for the Volvo P1800 will help you find the right car at the right price and will answer the following questions:
- Stay or walk away? First evaluation of a Volvo P1800.
- What is the right price? Valuation with a unique scoring system.
- How to check authenticity?
- Which models are most suitable?
- What are known defects?
- What are the possibilities and impact of a restoration?
- What are the maintenance costs?
Product details
Author: | Neil Murray |
Details: | 64 pages, 19.5 x 14 x 0.8 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 x 0.31 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | 95 colour photos |
Publisher: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018) |
Series: | The Essential Buyer's Guide |
ISBN: | 9781787112773 |
Volvo 120 Amazon - Brooklands Portfolio
Brooklands Portfolio book about the Volvo 120 Amazon passenger cars.
- The 64 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.
Product details
Details: | 208 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.2 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.47 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | 400 photos |
Publisher: | Brooklands Books (GB, 1999) |
ISBN: | 9781855204058 |
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Volvo Amazon - The Complete Story
In 1956, a prototype of a new passenger car from Volvo was presented. It became known as the Amazon in Sweden and the 121 and 122S in export markets, the latter denoting a more sporty derivative.
However, despite its substantial appearance, all Amazons were surprisingly fleet of foot - this was one of the most sporty European saloons of the 1960s. With its elegant, timeless styling the Amazon broke new ground for Volvo - and for passenger cars as a whole.
Features of this book:
- Includes the history of Volvo before and after the Amazon
- Development and production of all Amazon derivatives from 1956-1970, including the 121, 122S, 123GT and all of the estate editions
- Biographies of key Volvo personnel, including the company's first designer, Jan Wilsgaard
- The Amazon in motorsport, plus driver biographies: Tom Trana, Sylvia Osterberg and Carl-Magnus Skogh
- Full buying guide along with tips on tuning and modifying, including rally preparation
- An insight into what the press thought of each Amazon derivative, with pages also devoted to how the car was marketed in period.
Product details
Author: | Richard Dredge |
Details: | 176 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.8 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.71 in, hardback |
Illustrations: | 250 colour photos |
Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2016) |
Series: | The Complete Story |
ISBN: | 9781785001048 |
Volvo 1800 - The Complete Story
The Volvo 1800, designed in Sweden and Italy, built in England, Scotland, and Sweden, and sold globally, has a unique and fascinating history.
David Styles explores the origins of Volvo's first purpose-built sports car, tracing its design and development from the first Volvo model to its launch in 1961. The book covers the different versions of the 1800 coupe, the 1800ES 'sportwagon, ' as well as the 480ES and C70 models.
Product details
Author: | David Styles |
Details: | 192 pages, 25.5 x 19.5 x 1.9 cm / 10 x 7.7 x 0.75 in, hardback |
Illustrations: | numerous b&w and colour photos |
Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2002) |
Series: | The Complete Story |
ISBN: | 9781861261953 |
Volvo 1800 (1960-1973) - Brooklands Portfolio
Brooklands Portfolio book about the Volvo 1800 models from the years 1960-1973. Describes the Volvo P1800, 1800S, 1800E and 1800ES.
- The 47 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.
Product details
Details: | 208 pages, 26.5 x 20 x 1.3 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.51 in, paperback |
Illustrations: | 250 b&w and colour photos |
Publisher: | Brooklands Books (GB, 2005) |
ISBN: | 9781855207028 |
More information on the Brooklands Portfolio books
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