Volvo 144 Grand Luxe by Editions Atlas

The number eighty in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo 144 Grand Luxe. The Volvo 144 was a big important step in Volvo's history since it marked the start of a car concept which lasted until the 1990's. It was the start of the strong boxy model era hence the nickname "brick". Volvo offered the Volvo 144 with various engines, power outlets and trim levels. The Volvo 144 range experienced a couple model facelifts over the eight year long (1966–1974) production span. 1973 saw a major facelift and Volvo offered the 144 in three trim levels being standard (with no designation, known as L, or "luxe") de Luxe and the most luxurious, Grand Luxe.

Other trim levels were:

• S (twin carburetors)
• E (electronic fuel injection)
• DL
• GT
• Europa (basic version with no options for Europe with B20A engine, single carburetor, M40 gearbox, ...)
  

I can't tell you for sure if this scale model is a correct miniature of the real version. I have troubles checking if all the details are conform since I always had troubles with all the changes and various trim levels over the eight year production span. And some trims were different depending on the market. But I'm sure that there a some real 140 experts out there which can tell.

Courtesy of Editions Atlas SA, Switzerland


VOLVO Collection :

1. 1945   Volvo PV444
2. 1957   Volvo Amazon 4-door
3. 1964   Volvo P1800
4. 1953   Volvo PV455 Duett
5. 1950   Volvo PV60
6. 1971   Volvo 144 Overdrive
7. 1969   Volvo 164
8. 1971   Volvo P1800ES
9. 1956   Volvo P1900
10. 1978   Volvo 262C Bertone
11. 1965   Volvo Amazon 2-door
12. 1970   Volvo 145 Automatic Estate
13. 1938   Volvo PV52
14. 1965   Volvo PV544
15. 1979   Volvo 343
16. 1985   Volvo 480 ES
17. 1984   Volvo 740 Turbo
18. 1938   Volvo PV800 Taxi
19. 1978   Volvo 242 GT
20. 1939   Volvo PV56
21. 1962   Volvo Amazon estate
22. 1936   Volvo PV36 Carioca
23. 1953   Volvo PV455 Duett 'Volvo Service'
24. 1988   Volvo 780 Bertone
25. 1988   Volvo 440
26. 1927   Volvo ÖV4 Jakob
27. 1973   Volvo 142
28. 1992   Volvo 240 Polar
29. 1971   Volvo 145 Express
30. 1975   Volvo 66 GL
31. 1992   Volvo 440 Politie (NL)
32. 1971   Volvo P1800 ES 'Prince Carl Gustaf'
33. 2001   Volvo V40 phase ll
34. 1988   Volvo 480 Turbo USA
35. 1978   Volvo 244 DL 'Blue Star'
36. 1994   Volvo 960 GLE
37. 1978   Volvo 264 TE
38. 1965   Volvo Amazon Polis (S)
39. 1966   Volvo P1800 S Volvoville
40. 1971   Volvo 145 Express Taxi
41. 1992   Volvo ECC
42. 1976   Volvo 343 Politie (NL)
43. 1995   Volvo 855 T5R
44. 1999   Volvo S80
45. 1990   Volvo 480 Turbo convertible
    

• 46.   1982   Volvo 265 GLE
• 47.   1967   Volvo Amazon 123 GT
• 48.   1988   Volvo 360 GLE
• 49.   1988   Volvo 240 SE estate Polis (S)
• 50.   1968   Volvo P210 Duett 'Tele' (S)
• 51.   1974   Volvo 142 RAC Rally
• 52.   1997   Volvo C70 convertible
• 53.   1976   Volvo 66
• 54.   1981   Volvo 264 TE Landaulet
• 55.   1933   Volvo PV654
• 56.   1984   Volvo 264 Ambulance
• 57.   1927   Volvo PV4
• 58.   1988   Volvo 760 GLE estate
• 59.   1956   Volvo TP21
• 60.   1935   Volvo Venus Bilo
• 61.   1987   Volvo 760 GLE
• 62.   1978   Volvo 244 GTX
• 63.   1937   Volvo PV51 convertible
• 64.   1974   Volvo 145 USA
• 65.   1937   Volvo PV36 Polis (S)
• 66.   1964   Volvo P1800 by Jensen
• 67.   1997   Volvo S90
• 68.   1963   Volvo Amazon Coune
• 69.   1956   Volvo TP21 'UN'
• 70.   1990   Volvo 740 estate
• 71.   1984   Volvo 240 GLT estate
• 72.   1965   Volvo Amazon 122 S Rally
• 73.   1977   Volvo 244 DL Anniversary
• 74.   1996   Volvo 940 Turbo
• 75.   1972   Volvo 165 estate
• 76.   1962   Volvo Amazon estate 'Volvo'
• 77.   1971   Volvo 145 Express 'Polis' (S)
• 78.   1952   Volvo PV445 convertible by Valbo
• 79.   2001   Volvo V40 "Tull" (S)
• 80.   1973   Volvo 144 Grand Luxe
  
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Quote from a post by John H. Laughlin on Swedishbricks.net:

140/240 Model FAQ

1967 - 144S introduced.The 144 was a four-door sedan with a 1.8 liter OHV engine producing 115hp mated with either a 4-speed manual transmission or a 3-speed automatic with column shift. It also introduced the triangular brake system with discs on all wheels. Tire size was 165S15 (whitewall). New 6-digit odometer introduced. 0-120 mph band speedometer installed with driver-settable pointer to remind leadfoots to keep the speed at or below the limit on the highways.1968 - 142S and 145S wagon introduced. Some 140 series models came with yellow turn signals in the rear. 145 had 175-15 tires (still whitewall).

1969 - New B20B engine with dual Zenith-Stromberg 175CD 2SE carburetors introduced. The new engine produced 118hp gross @ 5800 rpm and 123ft.lbs @ 3500 rpm. New 164S luxury model introduced with a new inline-6 engine with the same carburetors as the B20. Power ratings were: 145hp gross @ 5500 rpm, and 163ft.lbs @ 3000 rpm. New shifter for 4-speed manual on 164 only. Power steering was standard on the 164.

1970 - 145 gained rear wiper. All 140 series cars now have yellow turn signals. B20B lost some compression, going from 9.5:1 to 9.3:1, but keeping the same power and torque ratings.

1971 - new grilles on all 140 series cars. New 142E model with leather interior, radial tires, and fuel injection introduced. The new B20E engine produced 130hp @ 6000 rpm and 130ft.lbs @ 3500 rpm. New M41 and M410 transmissions introduced to the 100 series. These new transmissions had overdrive gears added on to the M40 and M400 gearboxes. 145 lost openable rear side windows and gained a right side air exhaust vent.

1972 - All western U.S. models became fuel injected with two new motors. The B20F and the B30F. The B20F lost some power compared to the B20E at only 107hp and a much lower compression ratio. The B30F produced 138hp @ 5500 rpm. All cars with manual transmission gained the short shifter of the 1800E. Automatic shifters were moved to the floor. Also, all cars got new door handles that were flush against the door skin. Seats gained lumbar support adjusting knobs. Dashboards gained new center control panel below the main section. Volvo starts to use SAE net horsepower ratings. B20B goes from 118 hp to 97 hp, thanks to lower compression and new rating system. B30A does the same thing, going from 145 hp in 1971 to 120 hp in 1972. European B20Eís go to 117 hp (135 gross).

1973 - New grille on 140 series, and new bumpers on all cars. Interior was revised with leather returning to the 142 and the 144 with a new trim level "GL" that also had a sunroof. Rear seat gained center armrest on sedans. 140GL cars and 164E cars gained tachometer. Old speedometer with red band replaced by a standard speedometer reading 130mph. New taillights on sedans. Tachometer optional on 140DL models. B20B engine still available in Canada and east coast of U.S.A., but not exportable to western U.S.A. (some 140s were shipped as Canadian models and then delivered into the states). B20F regains 5 hp, and becomes just as powerful as 1970-71 B20E.

1974 - The big bumpers appeared. New one-piece glass in front doors. Gas tank was moved forward and enlarged from 15.3 gallons to 15.8 gallons. New exhaust system installed with different routing and larger mufflers. B20F lost 3hp when fuel system was changed from EFI to MFI. B20F cam changed to K-grind. Door mirrors no longer mounted to door skin, instead they were mounted to a finisher panel on the window frame. B20B available in Canada only. In Europe, the 240 series was introduced. This new car had improved front suspension, different front sheet metal, and the parking brake was moved from the left side of the driver seat to the middle of the car. New shift knob and boot on manual transmissions. Dashboard was redesigned (same basic layout, but different vents and a different glove box lock, one that is pushed in to open the door, instead of turned like a knob). Head restraints were revised on the 240 series from the upholstered type to an open style and bottom seat cushions shortened. B20B engine discontinued in the United States, becoming only available in the U.K. and Canada. B20E became the 1973 B20F w/o EGR for European countries. 14" steel wheels shod with 185R14 whitewall tires introduced on 240. 140's continue on with Michelin ZX 165R15s on sedans and 175R15s on wagons. '74 240 had either B20A (L) or B21A (DL).

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Source: swedishbricks.net/ModelFAQ/140240model.html