Solved - NEH 660: Volvo small-car proposal mock up - 1954/5

Started by Carnut, August 14, 2010, 06:54:11 PM

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Carnut

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diecastaussie

General shape and particularly the front reminds me of a Simca Aronde

Carnut

Quote from: diecastaussie on August 15, 2010, 07:10:45 AM
General shape and particularly the front reminds me of a Simca Aronde

But it's no relation!
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Carnut

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franck.kegelart

I think it is a little car project by Volvo ; I believe it had a 800cc engine.

Carnut

Quote from: franck.kegelart on September 01, 2010, 09:52:46 AM
I think it is a little car project by Volvo ; I believe it had a 800cc engine.

It is indeed, yes.
Any idea when it was made before I give you your point and move this to the Solved board?
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franck.kegelart


Carnut

Actually I have it as 1955 but it could just as easily have been made in '54!  As ever with these things it's not easy to pin it down with any certainty - unless we have an expert who knows better?!
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barrett

I have it saved as 1955, but I think we share the same source...! As you say, not easy to be certain, especially if the information comes from the internet.
Anyway, here's the unaltered view