Similar to the Volvo PV544, the four-door sedan Model 122S had a larger engine and a 12-volt electrical system. Power was from an overhead valve four-cylinder engine that displaced 108.5 cubic inches and offered 90 horsepower. There were drum brakes and a four-speed manual gearbox. Exterior changes included a large grille area which gave the vehicle better cooling. The Model 122S was available as a two-door sedan, a four-door sedan, or a four-door station wagon. Pricing ranged from $2,500 - $2,600.Introduced at the 1959 New York International Auto Show, the 122S was intended to replace the then-current PV444 model. Body styles included a two-door, 4-door, or wagon.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2011
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2011
Related Reading : Volvo 122 History
A design that was inspired by 1950-style American cars such as the Chrysler New Yorker saloon and the Chrysler 300C hardtop Coupe, the Volvo 122 is a Swedish-built vehicle introduced in October, 1956. An alternative to the Volvo PV, it was known as a remarkably reliable car. So reliable in fact that nearly 15,000 of the 35,000 models sold are still in use today. Thousands of people....
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