Volvo Caravan/Trailer

“Travel with your own hotel” was the main heading of the brochure for the camping trailer in 1957. In the fifties, travelling by car was a novel idea made popular by an increasingly popular new phenomenon - the annual vacation. If, in addition, the car interior could convert into a bed for two, the car virtually sold itself. Volvo Cars has a long tradition of offering cars that combine flexibility with versatility. Already in 1957, however, we were demonstrating our concern for family life.

On an even more flexible note, it was possible to convert from caravan to ordinary trailer. The price label showed 2700 SEK in 1957. No caravans seem to have survived, unfortunately!

Technical Specifications
Model: CARAVAN / TRAILER
Produced: 1957 - 1957
Volume: 53
Body: Collapsible, double plywood walls and roof and lower part in aluminium or PVC-coated fabric, bottom sheet iron.
Engine: N/A
Transmission: N/A
Brakes: No
Dimensions: Fully height: 71 in Ready to run - height: 40.6 in Width: 71 in Overall length, incl. tow hook: 122 in Overall length, body: 88.6 in, weight 705 lbs.
Misc: Linells Vagn AB is owned by AB Volvo since 1974 and is today known as VAH, Volvo Articulated Haulers AB.