Volvo history

  • Volvo ÖV4 (1927-1929)

    Volvo ÖV4 (1927-1929)

    Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson were the two men behind Volvo’s first automobile, the Volvo ÖV4. Gabrielsson was a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a businessman and began his career at SKF in Gothenburg. Gustaf Larson was an engineer and designer. He worked as an engineer at SKF. In the summer of 1924 Gabrielsson…

  • Volvo 480 ES (1985-1995)

    Volvo 480 ES (1985-1995)

    Volvo 480 was the first Volvo with the front-wheel drive. Volvo 480 ES made its debut at the Geneva Motorshow in 1986. Not only was the new car cool to look at, it was also a great roadcar. The dynamic properties of the 480 well matched its sporty looks, in spite of a modest 109…