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From: Rgvivace@aol.com <Rgvivace@aol.com>
To: peug505@snet.net <peug505@snet.net>
Cc: peugeot@padui.org <peugeot@padui.org>
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 1999 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: Peugeot in USPS TV ad?
>In a message dated 99-05-26, Doug Sisson wrote:
>
><< Well, I was also wrong about it being a peugeot. Are these Volvos
>collectible? I will eventually inherit my grand aunt's Volvo. I don't know
>the model but I know its between '60-'64. It hasn't been driven since her
>husband died about 15 years ago. I haven't seen it for about 6 years and
I'm
>unsure of the condition. She keeps it so people know someone's home in the
>winter when most houses are vacant and are frequently vandalizied. I was
>hoping to fix it up if parts aren't to expensive. Any general info on '60s
>Volvos would be appreciated. TIA,
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>
>These Swedish tanks are renowned for their sturdy build, including heavier
>gauge steel than most cars, solid engines and transmissions and remarkably
>good handling given their solid-rear axle rear suspension (which, as you
>might expect, lead to less than Peugeot-standard ride comfort/control!)
They
>are not fast cars, but their 1.8 liter pushrod 4-cylinder engines are
>relatively torquey. Manuals are 4-speed, but the optional overdrive is
very
>useful. I don't know that I would count them as "collectible" but
>well-preserved cars are worth restoration. Parts are readily available and
>not particularly expensive. I find the two-door models particularly
>handsome. I've seen one given the de-chromed hot rod treatment with wide
>"mag" wheels and somewhat lowered that had the visual appeal of the classic
>55/56 Chevys. There was also a wagon model produced. The only real
negative
>is the heavy steering.
>
>I don't know of specific Volvo resources on the web, but point your browser
>towards "Volvo" and I'm sure you'll get lots of hits. The supreme Volvo
>hop-up company is IPD.
>
>Rob Gold
>
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