Category Archives: Swedish Cars

Volvo, A Short Story

Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin

In 1924 Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson founded the Volvo car company in Sweden. It was the first Scandinavian car company. The first Volvo (Latin for I roll), the ÖV4, also called Jakob, left the factory.  ÖV stands for the … Continue reading →

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Saab Automobiles

Posted on November 30, 2009 by admin

When in 1937 the Swedish “AB Svenska Järnvägsverktäderna” and “Svenska Flygmotor AB” merged into “Svenska Aeroplan Aktie Bolaget” (Swedish for Swedish Aeroplane Ltd), it was to manufacture airplanes for the Swedish Air Force. After WW2 the company sought ways in … Continue reading →

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Volvo Amazon

Posted on October 8, 2009 by admin

The Volvo Amazon, designed by Jan Wilsgaard,  was a mid-size car produced by Volvo in Sweden from 1956 to 1970. 667,323 cars were produced during that time. The car was first called Amason, the name was then changed to Amazon … Continue reading →

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