GTP Cool Wall: 1956-1957 Volvo P1900

[GranTurNismo]

1956-1957 Volvo P1900 nominated by @Snikle

Body Style: 2-door convertible
Engine: 1.4L I4
Power: 70hp
Torque: 81 lb-ft
Weight: 850kg
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drivetrain: front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information: Volvo's first attempt at a sports car - Fiberglass body inspired by the Corvette - Only 68 ever produced, very few remain accounted for - Fit and finish known to not be up to the Volvo standard by period accounts.

Spoiler: Additional Pictures

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[GranTurNismo]

Quite possibly one of the least Volvo-ish Volvos in Volvo history. What I can say, it's yet another anonymous looking 1950s roadster, which almost always translates to cool. Interesting that this was inspired by the C1 Corvette. If the P1900 was a success, I could only imagine what Volvo's next sports car would've been.

Cool.

 

[05XR8]

It's cool, but that grille reminds me of a floor fan

 

[UltimateYosh]

That nose is not pretty. Uncool.

 

[Darla Starch]

It rates a pretty high meh from me; it's successor, however, it's a pretty easy SZ.

 

[Joey D]

If the P1900 was a success, I could only imagine what Volvo's next sports car would've been.

Technically the P1800 is the P1900's successor despite not being a traditional sports car of the period.

Anyways, I'm just going to give it a fanboy vote.

 

[Snikle]

I put cool. I like Volvos, and I like obscure 50s sports cars. This one just isn't quite as cool as some other Volvos or 50s sports cars to earn an SZ.

 

[TenEightyOne]

fanboy vote.

Me too.

 

[ZGBox]

I don't know how to feel about this one, it's not particularly handsome and while it's interesting, I like the P1800 more in terms of vintage Volvo sports cars.
Meh