VOLVO AMAZON. THE COMPLETE STORY

VOLVO AMAZON. THE COMPLETE STORY

RICHARD DREDGE

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Código:
24059
Idioma:
INGLES
Editorial:
CROWOOD PRESS
Nº edición:
1
Materia
Marcas en varios idiomas
ISBN:
978-1-78500-104-8
Páginas:
186
Encuadernación:
PORTADA DURA CON CARATULA
Medidas:
260 mm x 215 mm
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1. Before de Amazon
2. Development of the Amazon
3. The Amazon Arrives
4. The Amazon Evolves
5. Selling the Amazon
6. Tuned and modified Amazons
7. The Amazon in Motorsport
8. After the Amazon
9. Buying an Amazon
10. Upgrading the Amazon
11. Competition preparation

Appendix: Amazon Spotter´s guide
Index

In 1956, a prototype of a new passenger car from Volvo was presented. It became known as the Amazon in Sweden and the 121 and 122S in export markets, the latter denoting a more sporty derivative. However, despite its substantial appearance, all Amazons were surprisingly fleet of foot - this was one of the most sporty European saloons of the 1960s. With its elegant, timeless styling the Amazon broke new ground for Volvo - and for passenger cars as a whole.

Includes the history of Volvo before and after the Amazon
Development and production of all Amazon derivatives from 1956-1970, including the 121, 122S, 123GT and all of the estate editions
Biographies of key Volvo personnel, including the company's first designer, Jan Wilsgaard
The Amazon in motorsport, plus driver biographies: Tom Trana, Sylvia Osterberg and Carl-Magnus Skogh
Full buying guide along with tips on tuning and modifying, including rally preparation
An insight into what the press thought of each Amazon derivative, with pages also devoted to how the car was marketed in period

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