Talk:Volvo 140 Series

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To improve discussion on this model, we need to explain the revisions that have occurred over the model history.

Initial '69 model with chrome radiator grille, U-shaped door handles; "long-form" dash with radio facing passenger, sparse console with clock, Hazard and Demist switches, linear speedometer, thumbwheel heater controls, vertically-arranged tail-lights, indicators near bumper.

Second '71 revision with black grille and Volvo "diagonal", flush door handles,

The major revision before model end with bumpers jutting out, rectangular tail-light cluster, chrome strip across tail-end (144 / 142), re-organized dash similar to 240 Series dash (console has rocker switches for Hazard & Demist, ashtray / cigar-lighter, heater (push-buttons for air direction, lever for temperature, knob for blower speed) and radio (accessible to both the driver AND passenger); eye-level clock; glove-box with hinged door; traditional instruments; radio speaker positioned centrally and facing the windscreen)

We can collect further information on these revisions and use this as a way of explaining out the model's life easily. We could also explain at which point Volvo had added features to the model.

With regards,

Simon Mackay