Picture showing the Volvo ÖV4.

Volvo ÖV4. The first series-produced Volvo car.

The first series-produced Volvo car left the Lundby factory on April 14th, 1927. ÖV4 was the designation for this old-fashioned open car with 4 cylinders. The body was built on an ash and beech frame, covered with sheet metal and was only available in one color combination, dark blue with black wings. The ÖV4 was often nicknamed "Jakob".


Technical Specifications
Model: ÖV4 
Variants: ÖV4 TV (Pick up) ÖV4 Chassis
Produced: 1927 - 1929
Volume: 275 (of which 205 delivered with open tourer body).
Body: Open tourer, or as a chassis.
Engine: In-line 4 cylinder with side valves; 1,944 cc; 75x110 mm; 28 bhp at 2000 rpm.

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