Volvo Duett Little Known Facts

The Volvo Duett was also known as the 1800S and 1900S in some markets.
It was built on the same platform as the PV544, but with a longer wheelbase.
The Duett's body style was inspired by the 1950s American station wagons and sedans.
Volvo produced approximately 44,000 Duetts from 1961 to 1977.
The Duett was available in two different roof styles: a fixed roof and an estate car-style rear door that swung upwards.
It had a slightly larger interior space than the PV544 due to its longer wheelbase.
In some markets, the Duett was marketed as a "three-box" car, emphasizing its seductive front end design.
Volvo's engineers developed a new rear suspension system for the Duett to handle the added weight of passengers in the back seat.
The Duett had more cargo space than the PV544, making it a popular choice among families and small businesses.
In 1966, Volvo introduced an updated version of the Duett with improved brakes and styling tweaks.
A few prototype models of the Duett featured a rear-mounted engine, but this concept never made production due to concerns about reliability.
Some markets received a higher-performance "S" model of the Duett in 1967, featuring upgraded suspension and brakes.
In its final year of production (1974), Volvo discontinued the Duett in favor of other models like the 140 series and 200 series sedans.
A small number of Duetts were imported into the US market, but they are extremely rare today due to import regulations at the time.
There is a dedicated community of enthusiasts who still maintain and drive their Volvo Duett vehicles today.
In Sweden, where the car was designed and built, the Duett remains relatively well-known, but it has largely faded from public memory elsewhere in the world.

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