Volvo 144
Volvo's square, safe family car that laid the foundation for the 200 series.
The 140 had dual-circuit brakes and crumple zones and was one of the safest cars of its time. The figures stood for series, cylinders and doors: the 144 had four cylinders and four doors.
Materials: Steel monocoque body; four-cylinder engine
Manufacture: Made at Torslanda.
The straight, square shape with large windows.
The grille with the diagonal bar.