Description
Discover the fascinating story of Volvo in this engaging and beautifully written book by Volvo Owners’ Club Director Andrew Anderson. Bringing together a wealth of expertly researched articles, Andrew traces every model the company has produced since the 1920s, painting a complete picture of one of the world’s most trusted car makers.
Born from a vision to build a car tough enough for Sweden’s harsh weather and rugged terrain, Volvo founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustav Larson unveiled their first creation, the OV4, in 1927. From there, Volvo grew rapidly, introducing a line of larger cars before launching the game-changing PV444 in 1946 — the brand’s first truly affordable family car.
As the decades rolled on, Volvo produced a series of unforgettable models like the stylish Amazon, establishing a solid reputation for reliability, safety, and comfort. The 1970s and 1980s cemented that image, while the sporty Volvo 850 of the 1990s proved the brand could be both dependable and dynamic. Entering the new millennium, Volvo continued to innovate with the XC90 — a 4×4 that appealed to drivers of every kind — and its growing range of SUVs has been a success story ever since.
