The Volvo Duett that lived through hell in Paradise

[Bryan]

By and large, 2020 has been a difficult year, with pandemic, political strife, and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree all playing their part. Yes, our silver linings seem to be made of pewter right now, but there are precious bits out there if you look hard enough. This month, I discovered such a silver lining—in the wretched, revived shape of a 1957 Volvo 445 Duett.

Read the full article on Hagerty.com:

https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/the-volvo-duett-that-lived-through-hell-in-paradise/

[Grace]

wow, thanks for this story, Stefan. and. not just 'cause it's about a volvo ... 

[slombard]

No other car but a Volvo could have come out the other side.

[Lotusross]

We throw the term survivor around a lot but THAT is a survivor!!!

[40Ford]

Wonderful story and with a great ending/beginning! 

And I'll admit that I cried! 

[slombard]

It's a powerful story for sure. Glad you liked it!

[uweschmidt]

Bravo it is so heartwarming to see an old warrier come alive ando in what it excells

[445andFairlane]

One of my favorite extras form Hagerty are these sorts of stories. I went half way across the USA to buy our 1960 445 'Duet' in the early '90s. Hagerty is its umbrella, for which I'm grateful. Thanks so much for this heart-warmer of a tale !

[slombard]

Glad you liked it! We need as many "feel-good" stories as possible these days.

[RaceCar2020]

Wonderful. Thanks for bringing this to us. 

[BillJfromAustin]

I had occasion to visit Paradise shortly after the fire.  The destruction was extensive and overwhelming.  How nice that something positive was able to rise from those ashes!  Kudos to Nick Haas for his generosity and artistry.  

[slombard]

It definitely takes a special vision to see what's possible for a car like that.