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'73 Volvo 142 GL

The Volvo 140 Series is a series of mid-sized automobiles produced by Volvo from 1966 to 1974, split into the 142, 144 and 145 models, each differing by their body style and number of doors (142 was a two-door coupe, 144 was a four-door sedan and 145 was a five-door wagon) and each with their own varying trim levels. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the 140 was the first Volvo to feature a boxier body style; compared to the Amazons which it replaced, there was little carryover on both the interior and exterior. Producti…

2022 First ReleasedMark Jones DesignsLicensed Hot WheelsVolvo CarsSwedish Cars1970sCar CultureCoupes
Debut year2022
Debut seriesCar Culture: AutoStrasse
Produced years2022 – Present
DesignerMark Jones
Collector no.HCJ87
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Volvo142GL
Collector identity

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'73 Volvo 142 GL is listed with Car Culture: AutoStrasse as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2022 – Present. Known designer credit: Mark Jones. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2022 First Released
  • Mark Jones Designs
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Volvo Cars
  • Swedish Cars
  • 1970s
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Car Culture 2022
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Car Culture 2022
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HCK20 0-5
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