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Volvo 66

1975 – 1979 — Sweden

The Volvo 66 is a compact car that was developed based on the DAF 66, originally styled by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. This model was introduced in August 1975, shortly after Volvo acquired DAF, but before the production of the Volvo 300 Series commenced. One of the distinctive features of the Volvo 66 was its continuously variable transmission system known as the Variomatic, providing a unique driving experience. In terms of design, the Volvo 66 received some styling modifications from its DAF predecessor, including larger bumpers for improved safety, aligning with Volvo's reputation for prioritizing safety features in their vehicles. However, these design changes also led to increased production costs for the car. Overall, the Volvo 66 offered a

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Volvo Volvo 66

1975 – 1979 — Sweden

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Volvo 66

The car that saved a company: The Volvo 66 was a rebadged and updated version of the DAF 66. Its introduction came after Volvo acquired a controlling interest in DAF's passenger car division, establishing Volvo in the small-car segment where it had no previous representation.