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VOLVO HISTORY

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.

History Articles
A series of documents from Volvo and other sources. Some have company statistics and other detail the background of Volvo and car production. Most are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

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VOLVO GALLERY

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850 and 70 Series
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by aaa
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NEC 2007
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THE HISTORY OF VOLVO CARS

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Volvo TR701-4

[ TR670-9 | PV653-5 | TR701-4 | PV36 | PV51-57 | PV801-10 ]

Volvo TR701-4

TR stands for "trafikvagn", taxi cab, and these models were purpose-built as taxis. The corresponding standard version was designated PV658/659. The TR had a longer wheelbase and seven seats. Under the bonnet, there was a side-valve six-cylinder engine in the EC version. The Volvo cab was loved by its users and almost indestructible to wear.

 
Technical facts:
 
Prod. year: 1935-1937
Volume: 936
Execution: Taxi
Engine: In-line, 6-cyl, side valves; 3,670 cc (224 cu in) 84.14 x 110 mm; 80 bhp at 3,300 rpm.
Transmission: 3-speed, floor lever.
Brakes: Hydraulic.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 122" or 128"

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