Volvo C70 Turns 20

Bob · Sep 30th, 2016, 19:00

The C70 represented a new niche in an important period for Volvo, a project that was driven by enthusiasm and a love of cars by a small and passionate team. Twenty years ago, it was first shown to the world.

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volcar16 · Oct 3rd, 2016, 18:56

Well it worked, I still love my C70 coupe after 11 years. It's still a fabulous looking car, in a way it reminds me of the Alfa Romeo and Lancia coupes of the 50's and '60's that are considered to be beautiful classics and are sought after. I read that Peter Horbury regretted carrying over the S70 'hood' and wishes he'd told the accountants that the C70 needed a different design more in-keeping with the rest of the stylish shape. I wonder what it might have ultimately looked like!?

happy diver · Oct 9th, 2016, 21:38

Amazing, does does this mean it has achieved classic status.
All, mostly non car enthusiasts that come across mine think it's new

It would be nice if the driver were new too

biggbn · Oct 22nd, 2016, 00:21

I owned and loved a c70 convertible, one of the best looking cars I have had.

phil1968 · Oct 26th, 2016, 20:22

They need to bring out a replacement! Although saying that I'm not liking Volvo's recent models in the looks department, so it probably wouldn't appeal to me...

dme123 · Nov 9th, 2016, 17:27

IN the right colours the mk1 C70 is still a very good looking car, the late convertible in dark blue with a blue roof and linen white leather is a very good looking car. In silver with hearing aid beige leather it looks every one of those 20 years old though!

The coupe was one of the best looking cars on the road back in '96/7 though. Very desirable.

Sep 30th, 2016, 19:00	#1
Bob Club Director Last Online: Aug 11th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	Volvo C70 Turns 20 The C70 represented a new niche in an important period for Volvo, a project that was driven by enthusiasm and a love of cars by a small and passionate team. Twenty years ago, it was first shown to the world. Click here to read the full report

Oct 3rd, 2016, 18:56	#2
volcar16 New Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2016 20:15 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Doncaster	"I’ve tried to create a car that people will want..." Well it worked, I still love my C70 coupe after 11 years. It's still a fabulous looking car, in a way it reminds me of the Alfa Romeo and Lancia coupes of the 50's and '60's that are considered to be beautiful classics and are sought after. I read that Peter Horbury regretted carrying over the S70 'hood' and wishes he'd told the accountants that the C70 needed a different design more in-keeping with the rest of the stylish shape. I wonder what it might have ultimately looked like!?

Oct 9th, 2016, 21:38	#3
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Mar 20th, 2022 06:29 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Amazing, does does this mean it has achieved classic status. All, mostly non car enthusiasts that come across mine think it's new It would be nice if the driver were new too __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

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phil1968 Master Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2020 23:19 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chatham	They need to bring out a replacement! Although saying that I'm not liking Volvo's recent models in the looks department, so it probably wouldn't appeal to me... __________________ 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic

Nov 9th, 2016, 17:27	#6
dme123 Master Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2022 20:32 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cardiff	IN the right colours the mk1 C70 is still a very good looking car, the late convertible in dark blue with a blue roof and linen white leather is a very good looking car. In silver with hearing aid beige leather it looks every one of those 20 years old though! The coupe was one of the best looking cars on the road back in '96/7 though. Very desirable. __________________ 2016 XC60 D5 SE Lux Manual 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Manual 2004 V70 T5 SE Geartronic 2003 C70 T5 GT Manual

Oct 22nd, 2016, 00:21	#4
biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 21:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	I owned and loved a c70 convertible, one of the best looking cars I have had.

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