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Old May 21st, 2010, 10:41   #9
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By the help of Google Translate: (I have not adjusted the mechanically translation)

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Volvo 165 is a model that many wished that it was produced, but the truth is that no herrgårdsvagnsversion (estate/wagon) of the Volvo 164 has never manufactured in Torslanda.

All 165 ranks have been modified subsequently by private persons and body maker.

Two copies will be built in Volvo's assembly plants in Australia and South Africa.
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...Volvo in Australia to 1972 built a prototype of a 165: a, which was supposed to be exported to the United States. The exports would get around the strict rules that limited the number of cars that were manufactured in the country. By putting together the kit to a 145 and a 164 got a wagon with B30-A engine, M410 gearbox, black leather interior. The prototype was painted in an orange color as the Nissan plant in Clayton also put together the Nissan...
It's very interesting - I hope you get around fixing the 165 to it's glory!
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