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Old 26-02-2008, 18:50
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On April 14, 1927, the very first series-produced Volvo car left the factory in Göteborg. The model was called the ÖV4 (Open Car, 4 cylinders), but it soon gained a new pet-name — Jakob.

As the hundredth anniversary of the ÖV4 rolled around, Volvo commissioned Leif Tufvesson, winner of awards such "Hot Rod of the Year" and "Most Innovative Car", to build Hot Rod Jakob.




Rather than starting with a vintage ÖV4, Hot Rod Jakob is an interpretation of that first Volvo - its panels aren't production stampings but hand-beaten aluminum. The chassis is built from carbon fiber and the spoked wheels are made of aluminum instead of wood. The transmission is from a Volvo 960, mated to a Volvo T5 engine mounted longitudinally. The braking system is made up of parts scavenged from a vintage Volvo 140-series, and the steering wheel comes from a 1962 P1800.

After being unveiled at the Volvo Museum in Göteborg on February 26, 2008, Hot Rod Jakob will be exhibited at the four Nordic winners of Volvo Best Partner 2007. In November, Hot Rod Jakob will visit the SEMA show in Las Vegas.




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Old 26-02-2008, 19:54
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absolutely awesome
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Old 26-02-2008, 20:39
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it's beautifull!!!!!!!
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Old 26-02-2008, 20:49
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Nice ride
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Old 26-02-2008, 23:00
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looking good!
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Old 26-02-2008, 23:48
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Damn, I hope I will once get the chance to build something similar!
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Old 27-02-2008, 00:07
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damn thats a hot ride:P I like the suitcase in front, very nice detail
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Old 27-02-2008, 08:25
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Wow I work for Volvo but never seen anything like this!
This is my new wallpaper!
Awesome!
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Old 27-02-2008, 08:27
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Wicked!@
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Old 27-02-2008, 08:39
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Absolutly stunning !!

Somebody noticed the "Buell" disc brakes on the car ??




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Brakes: Specially manufactured brake discs fitted to the wheel rims. Diameter: 450 mm front, 515 mm rear. Twin four-pot callipers per disc.

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Old 27-02-2008, 10:02
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Only thing I really dislike are the wheels, would be cooler if they were closer to the original, maybe a wood-look or something...
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Old 27-02-2008, 10:39
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love the logo on the tires
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