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Volvo was not famous for sensual cars, at the exception of the P 1900 / P 1800 and the Amazon.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2016-09-09 10:18:21
Volvo 262 Coupé: The off the beaten paths coupé.
Still, in the characteristic style of the brand, some cars were interesting, and not bad looking.
The 262 C is one of them.
Made in collaboration with Bertone who made the roof, the windscreen and one or two other things, and assembled in Torino, Italy, this car was mostly sold in the US and produced in a bit more than 6600 pieces between 1977 and 1981 or 1982.
The car was huge ( 4, 90 m ) outside and inside, super comfortable. Not very powerful, with a bit more than 140 HP, then 155 HP, manual gear box or automatic.
But for those who want to drive differently. And with a certain style...
Best,
Nicolas
PS: Pictures found on the net. I will happily credit their authors on request.
Not seen....
one of these in recent times, they are - dare I say - somewhat reminiscent of older Rolls-Royce cars of similar vintage to my eyes. Subjectively attractive is my conclusion then 
. Cheers, Filip
. Cheers, Filip
Subjectively attractive... How well educated it's put, my friend. ;) [nt]
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I did mean of course that I myself find the car subjectively attractive . Cheers, Filip
. Cheers, Filip
What a coincidence!
Was showing this car to my children yesterday evening! Still chasing a classic car that almost could be a daily driver.
And this one popped up too.
Thx,
Dirk
That is a zero issue car, to be driven every day. With some elements of comfort such as the AC.
If it was not that big, I would have grabbed it.
If your parking is big, go, Dirk, go.
Best,
Nicolas.
PS: There is one for sale not far from where you live. Maybe that's the one you saw.
If your parking is big, go, Dirk, go.
Best,
Nicolas.
PS: There is one for sale not far from where you live. Maybe that's the one you saw.
Seen some ages ago...
I have seen the one in the Göteborg museum and subsequently a handful on the road. It is an intriguing car, with the vinyl roof option trying to appeal to US sensibilities of the time, and certainly one of the racier Volvos of the post P1800 and pre C70 eras. Optically I slightly prefer its razor edged Bertone designed successor, the 780.
From: http://www.classic-autoglas.com/
Thanks for bringing it up!
From: http://www.classic-autoglas.com/
The 780 C is less weird looking, more conventional, maybe.
But the top class one was the C 70 first generation. That one was a big love.
Mainly the Coupé. I think they never made a nicer car than this one, since the P 1800.
Mainly the Coupé. I think they never made a nicer car than this one, since the P 1800.
If you are in need for some more speed just drop a BMW V10 in it :-)
Would it fit into your P1800?
