Generation Gap: RWD Volvo Wagons Edition

"Amoore100" (amoore100) 08/05/2015 at 18:06 • Filed to: Generation Gap, Volvo, Wagon, Duett, 140, 240, 740, 940, 760, 145

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Welcome to Generation Gap where we ask you about your favorite generation of a certain multi-generational car nameplate. Then, explain why your choice is right to the rest of us uneducated folks.

This week’s Generation Gap focuses on a line of cars which is somewhat of a weakness for me: RWD Volvo wagons! Since before 2000 Volvo has never had distinct generational redesigns, I have decided that each model line (e.g. Duett, 140, 240, 740, etc.) will represent one generation. Thus, we have a period of nearly fifty years to choose from in today’s Generation Gap. As always, vote for your favorite and explain in the comments. Let’s begin.

The options:

Volvo Duett [1953 - 1969] (and facelift)

Volvo Amazon [1956 - 1970]

Volvo 140 Series [1966 - 1974] (and facelift)

Volvo 200 Series [1974 - 1993]

240^

260^

Volvo 700 Series [1982 - 1992]

740^

760^

Volvo 900 Series [1990 - 1998]

940^

960/V90^

I myself would have to go with the 700 series, the underrated brother of the 200 line...many memories were made in them, and they are awesome with a turbo-4 and stick shift...

However, choose which you prefer here!

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Ike > Amoore100 08/05/2015 at 18:11

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No p1800 estate?

Also behold my 740!

Still like the 100’s better

LongbowMkII > Amoore100 08/05/2015 at 18:13

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5 votes. all 5 options have 1 vote. haha.

Conclusion: All are best!

MultiplaOrgasms > Amoore100 08/05/2015 at 18:20

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You forgot one.

If we went for pure wagon-ness the Duett has to win. That thing is almost a Van. But if were judging by pure Volvocity, the 700-series comes out on top.

Amoore100 > MultiplaOrgasms 08/05/2015 at 18:28

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Right! How could I forget... :P

Master Cylinder > Amoore100 08/05/2015 at 18:42

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I always thought a V8-swapped 740 would make a hell of a sleeper, although you could say that about any of these, I suppose.

Hot Takes Salesman > Amoore100 08/05/2015 at 18:52

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But, how many were sold as diesel brown manuals?

Ike > Master Cylinder 08/05/2015 at 19:00

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Did you read my dream journal plans for my 740?

Master Cylinder > Ike 08/05/2015 at 19:03

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Nice, that’ll be a fun project. It’s always good when you can combine everyday practicality with melted rubber and tire smoke.

Amoore100 > Hot Takes Salesman 08/05/2015 at 19:04

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Most, if not all I’m pretty sure... :)

pjhusa > Amoore100 08/05/2015 at 19:09

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When I think of “Volvo wagon”, this comes to mind.

Amoore100 > pjhusa 08/05/2015 at 19:59

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That’s why I feel the 700 series is underrated...

Maxi Cooper ¯\_()_/¯ > Amoore100 08/06/2015 at 01:59

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AMAZON AMAZON AMAZON (122S) AMAZON

The last truly beautiful car Volvo produced until their new design language with the first gen S60, etc. Not to say that the 140, 200-series, 700-series, 900-series, etc. weren’t handsome in their own boxy ways, but... If Volvo had kept styling cars like the Amazon, we might have ended up with Volvos that look like BMWs! I always look at the Amazon and notice the sorta kinda twin kidney-shaped grille.

Amoore100 > Maxi Cooper ¯\_()_/¯ 08/06/2015 at 02:03

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I do find the Amazon beautiful as well :)

But the ironic thing about the Amazon is that at the time the P1800 was designed to be a less frumpy Amazon coupe, suggesting that some thought the Amazon was too dowdy...I guess it was kind of like a Ford Falcon > Mustang scenario...

I do like the new era Volvos as well, considering I now own/drive one! Volvo styling is basically three segments: 1930s-1960s - art deco/post war style; 1960s-1990s - boxier than a box of Lego; 2000s-today - chiseled Swedish physique...