The Volvo P1800 turns 50 this year. It is a car that has caught the attention of car enthusiasts of all ages. But who is responsible for the iconic design?
“Design proposals were ordered from Italy. … Eventually, however, the truth behind the winning design proposal emerged. The choleric Engellau blew his top, felt he had been hoodwinked and promised that __________ would never be acknowledged as the car’s designer. Many years went by before the truth was made known and __________ received the credit he was due for penning one of the world’s most attractive sports coupes.”
Read the rest of A True Cosmopolitan Turns 50 – Volvo P1800 1961-2011 to find out.