carsntrucks4you Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) Time for a new One-off quiz Deadline Mar, 6., 2022 12:00 PM CET The rules for the Autoquiz and One-Off Build Quiz are No answers allow in the ongoing Auto quiz thread No comments in the ongoing Auto quiz thread that give any clues or suggestion to the car in question A PM must be sent to the one who has started the ongoing thread The PM must contain Year of production, Manufacturer and Type In case of violating the rules the quiz will closed immediately and no winners will be announced So please stick with the rules and don't ignore them. Edited February 28, 2022 by carsntrucks4you
thatz4u Posted March 5, 2022 Posted March 5, 2022 pm'd my parents owned one of the inspiration cars way back when..
carsntrucks4you Posted March 6, 2022 Author Posted March 6, 2022 This car was designed for the US market. It was designed by Jan Wilsgaard who also had designed the Volvo Amazon. The Volvo Philip was designed with a thought to the future, and included many new features such as automatic transmission, power assisted steering and servo-brakes. This six-seater car was powered by a 120 h.p. V8-engine which gave it a very good performance. The problem with Philip was that it was too modern. The Swedish market, which then dominated Volvo sales, was not ripe for large and comfortable cars during the 1950's. The average car buyer was not interested in an automatic transmission or a powerful V8-engine. It is reported that The Philip was constructed from early fifties Henry J and Kaiser Manhattan parts, right down to the Henry J "V" in the hood and trunk, to the tail lights, the "widow's peak" in the windshield and backlight, the bumpers, doors (The dip in the rear door is a dead giveaway), Even the color is classic Kaiser. According to Hemmings The Philip was a 1953 model and was presented to the public on May 22, 1953. Other sources like Secret Classics say it is a 1952 model. So both year are ok for me. The correct answers were sent in by: Ace-Garageguy gbtr6 TarheelRick Pete J. otherunicorn DonW VW93 Bainford ChrisR Richard Bartrop thatz4u jokar124 Congratulations well done
peteski Posted March 7, 2022 Posted March 7, 2022 Again, I learned something new about the automotive history.
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