Book - The Volvo Bertone Years

'The Volvo Bertone Years,' is a publication whose foundations were laid in 1998, with the first contact between former designer Jan Wilsgaard and author Paul van Vugt. The designer of such styling icons as Amazon, the 100- and 200-series, the 700-series and the founder of the 262 C, among others, deserves a podium of honor for his contribution to the heritage of the Swedish brand.

The book covers the history of the first limousines Volvo produced, concept cars, the creation of the 200 series with in particular the 260s and the exclusive models 264 TE 262 GL and the 262 C developed from them, the latter two of which came from Bertone.

In addition, the author pays extensive attention to special versions, brochures and miniatures that appeared of described types, larded with wealth of previously unpublished visual material.

'The Volvo Bertone Years - History 200-series Made by Volvo' is not only a tribute to Jan Wilsgaard but also dedicated to the reader, with probably the same passion as the author. Thanks in part to the help of several Volvo enthusiasts, this 500-plus page coffee table book was able to come to fruition.