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1998 Volvo V90 "Volvette

United States • 13 Jun 2023 • Lot Lot 199

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This 1998 Volvo V90, dubbed "Volvette," was a surprise gift to Paul Newman in 2007, conceived and constructed by his race team. It features a Chevrolet LS2 V-8 crate engine, the same as in a C6 Corvette, paired with a General Motors four-speed automatic transmission, while maintaining a stock exterior and is accompanied by its original inline-six engine, transmission, and factory manuals.

Condition

8

This car was kept in stock condition on the outside and meticulously upgraded with a new engine. The car also comes with all original parts, increasing its value.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

YV1KW960XW1049271

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Of the many pursuits actor turned racer Paul Newman was known for, his penchant for Volvo station wagons modified with muscle-car powertrains was one of the most unique.

His first wonder-wagon was reportedly a 1988 Volvo 740 powered by a 3.8-liter turbocharged V-6 from a Buick Grand National.

Then came the infamous Volvo 960 with a supercharged 5.0-liter Mustang V-8.

Newman famously convinced friend David Letterman to also buy one, as the talk show host recounted in a 1995 interview with fellow host John Stewart.

“Paul Newman calls up and he says, ‘Dave, I’m thinking about getting me a Volvo station wagon and I’m going to stuff a Ford 302 V-8 engine into it,’” Letterman said.

“‘This engine is about the size of a small piano, so we’re going to have to push back the firewall.

Do you want one?’” Quipping that Volvo station wagons were “just as ugly as homemade shoes,” Letterman nevertheless ordered one and went on to rave about it.

With upwards of 400 horsepower or more on tap, one...