To celebrate the 80th Birthday of Volvo, Volvo Car UK organised a day for all Volvo enthusiasts at the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire.
The day featured, Club displays, live entertainment from ‘Arrival’ an Abba tribute group, hog roast, autojumble, display of new Volvo models etc.
The Volvo Enthusiasts Club, along with the Volvo Owners Club were asked to provide a display of Members cars to celebrate the event. Our Club display featured the following cars:
1957 Volvo PV444-08 Colin and May Tatlow
1968 Volvo 131 Amazon John Kemp
1972 Volvo 144DL Matthew Stadden
1973 Volvo 1800ES Rob Greenwood
1980 Volvo 244DL Edwards Auto Services
1990 Volvo 760 Turbo Diesel David and Brenda Lance
1991 Volvo 760 Limousine Colin Hughes
1994 Volvo 480GT Glynn Jones
1994 Volvo 850T5R Kevin Price
1995 Volvo 850T5 Matthew Stadden
1999 Volvo S40T4 Peter Jones
The day proved to be a great success, with nearly 900 Volvos attending.
Our thanks to the staff of Volvo Car UK and the Heritage Motor Centre for organising the event which proved to be a great success with nearly 900 Volvos attending. Also to all those Members, who brought their car along for display, helped in any way with the stand and finally all those who came along and gave us their support.
A most enjoyable birthday celebration for Volvo – see you at the next one. - Please view pictures below of our club stand.