A Haynes Classic Makes book. This hardbound, 160 page book gives an overview of Volvo's history from its formation in Sweden in 1927 through to the present day. Each chapter describes a different model, from pre-war Volvo models up to the XC90. This book also contains technical information, buying tips, and personal impressions of how the different models perform on the road. A great addition to the Volvo lover's collection. Published 2003.
Chapters
1 The pre-war Volvos
2 The PV444, PV445, Duett and PV544
3 The Amazon series
4 P1900, P1800 and 1800ES
5 The 140 and 160 series
6 The 240 and 260 series
7 The Daf acquistion and the 300 series
8 Concept cars and design studies
9 The 700 and 900 series
10 The 400 series
11 Volvo in the 1990's - and beyond