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Delorean DMC-12 The sole model produced by DeLorean Motor Company was the DMC-12. It was introduced in 1981, but on the drawing board since 1974. The founder of the brand, John Delorean was American, while the car was actually produced in Ireland. The body was made from stainless steel. This material looks great, but can […]
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Volvo 262C Volvo’s luxury 2-door coupe came out for model year 1978. Its seating arrangement was 2 plus 2. The unique parts of its design came via Bertone. A main feature was a unique roof that was a factory chop-top. Curb weight was about 3200 lbs and the wheelbase was 104 inches. Pricing was rather […]
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145 It was the same car as the 142/144 except for number of doors. Here’s the excerpt from that page, with bolded-over differences. This was the exact name of the 5-door station wagon in the 140 series, but Volvo marketed it as its own model. The 145 was in its final two years as of […]
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    144 It was the same car as the 142 except for number of doors. Here’s the excerpt from that page, with bolded-over differences. This was the exact name of the 4-door sedan in the 140 series, but Volvo marketed it as its own model. The 144 was in its final two years as […]
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    142 This was the exact name of the 2-door coupe in the 140 series, but Volvo marketed it as its own model. The 142 was in its final two years as of 1973 and 1974, carrying a design that was around since 1970. Wheelbase was 102 inches and overall length was 183 inches. […]
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P1800ES It’s one of the best looking cars of the smog-era. Classic lines make it look older than it is. Body configuration was a 2-door station wagon, also known as a ‘shooting brake’ in European terminology. Layout was front engine / rear drive on a unibody platform. Power was not spectacular. Under the hood was […]
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Volvo Related Pages: Volvo 142 Volvo 144 Volvo 145 Volvo 262C Volvo P1800ES
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