Here’s a Volvo you didn’t know existed.
Venus Bilo – Volvo’s first concept car
In 1933, Volvo presented the world’s first official concept car – the Venus Bilo. It is one of Volvo’s most unique creations and today there is only one known example.
The car was designed with the help of Gustaf LM Ericsson and had a futuristic design that optimized air resistance. Under the hood was a six-cylinder 3.2-liter engine with 65 horsepower, strong enough to transport the six people the car was designed for.
What happened to Venus Bilo is still shrouded in mystery. It was last seen in Denmark, and the last known document about the car describes its final payment being made in the form of a planer, a hammer and some nails.
The search for Venus Bilo is still ongoing.
The car was shown to the press in the 30s at Lidingö. (Photo: Volvo Cars)
ÖV4 – Volvo’s first mass-produced car
On April 14, 1927, Volvo’s first mass-produced car, the ÖV4, rolled out of the Lundby factory in Gothenburg. The designation “ÖV4” stands for “open wagon, 4 passengers”, but the car quickly became known by the nickname “Jakob”.
As the name suggests, the ÖV4 is a convertible, built with an ash and beech wood frame covered with sheet metal. Under the hood is a four-cylinder engine that delivers 28 horsepower. A total of 275 examples of this historically significant car were produced.
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The Volvo ÖV is the brand’s first series-produced car. (Photo: Volvo) Volvo’s heritage of safety and innovation
During its long history, Volvo has built a reputation for practical, safe and reliable cars, especially estate and sedan models.
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