The Volvo Owners Club has put many of these historic documents together here to make them easier to find. These documents contain lots of useful information, both of a general and technical nature.

1920-2005
Technical facts about the various models with photographs, and a comprehensive Volvo Car Production Statistics from 1927.

1920-2000
These documents have fuller details about the year and the models.

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Volvo ÖV4

[ ÖV4 | PV4 | PV651 ]

The first series-produced Volvo car left the Lundby factory on April 14th 1927. ÖV4 was the Volvo designation for this open car with 4 cylinders. The body was built on an ash and beech frame, covered with sheet metal and was only available in one colour combination, dark blue with black wings. The ÖV4 was nicknamed "Jakob".

Technical facts:
Prod. years:	1927-1929
Prod. volume:	275
Body style:	Open
Engine:	In-line 4 cylinder with side valves, 1,940 cc (118 cu in) 75x110 mm; 28 bhp at 2000 rpm.
Transmission:	3 speed with direct action floor lever
Brakes:	Mechanical on rear wheels (optional four wheel brakes from 1928)
Dimensions:	Wheelbase 112 in; weight 2580 lb
Miscellaneous:	Cruising speed 37 mph and top speed 55 mph