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.
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.
This is why I never invite Swedes to my parties--they always show up ridiculously early, and bring lutefisk to boot.
But how does it do in the crash tests? Think of the children!
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But how does it do in the crash tests? Think of the children!
In the event of a collision, children are thrown from harm's way. Parents are advised to bundle their little ones in extra padding if there are telephone poles or wood chippers nearby.
This is why I never invite Swedes to my parties--they always show up ridiculously early, and bring lutefisk to boot.
That's Norwegians. Or Finns. Scandahoovians in general are a relatively punctual lot, but once the lefse comes out, hoo boy, ya betcha things are gonna get wild. Yer darn tootin'!
But seriously, how does 2007-1927=100? Easy on the vodka, Sven.
BTW, the car is rediculously hot, and the Volvo emblem tires are waaaay bitchin'.
I have always made a point of avoiding people who do not like root beer. They are not to be trusted any farther than they can be thrown. Root beer is truth.
This is why I never invite Swedes to my parties--they always show up ridiculously early, and bring lutefisk to boot.
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That's Norwegians. Or Finns. Scandahoovians in general are a relatively punctual lot, but once the lefse comes out, hoo boy, ya betcha things are gonna get wild. Yer darn tootin'!
You guys crack me up! Lutefisk is Norwegian, not swedish, but the fun starts when we get lutefisk, lefse and aquavit on the table
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Stupid coooool.
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