Volvo

Hall New York: this Volvo does not need painting, is covered with cloth

Volvo is celebrating its eighty years of existence and to showcase its history in the industry, the company is on display in the Hall of New York a model PV4 1927 nicknamed Jakob. Volvo at that time offered two versions of this sedan: one covered with steel plates and other upholstered with fabric. This PV4 in particular was recorded in November 1927 by a school inspector. During the following seven decades, the vehicle had only a few owners, rose stored in a barn some of these years, finally being bought by Volvo in 2001 and sent to restore. With a weight of 1,100 kilograms, the PV4 gets its power from a four-cylinder engine and 1.95 liter which produces 20 hp. In 1927 its sales price was 5,800 kronor, which is a little more than 599 euros/800 dollars a change.more....