2003 Volvo V70 2.5 R

Information in German: Volvo V70 2.5 R, 2003. Three previous owners, 64.918 km.

Sweden, early 2000s. While the rest of the car world was always more grim limousines and coupés, a few men sat together in Gothenburg with a completely different plan. We take our bravst, most solid combination, that car that the average farmer and the village school manager loves so much, and plant a motor that breaks every credibility of modesty with one blow the neck. The result they called the R. One letter, more it didn't need.

It is a typical Swedish form of understatement. Where a BMW M5 of that time wanted to play a bit of his muscles with thick bumpers and threatening looks, Volvo pretended nothing. See for yourself. Five doors, space for the dog, space for the complete IKEA range in the rear, and then this 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo that sends 299 hp to all four wheels. AWD, because this is Sweden, and there you know that performance without grip is a pretty way to land backwards in the trench.

The story continues on our website, where complete documentation is also available. 101 recordings, including the bottom. Maintenance history, completely scanned. The Carfax report. The paint layer measurement per body part. The chronicle from 17.5.2003 to this day, with every previous owner and the kilometer level year in a graphic.

Each car passes through the same way: first pre-market, then the showroom, finally the live auction on our own website. What changes is the way to buy, not the place — as soon as a car has arrived, it stands with us in Katwijk. This is in the showroom and can be visited without appointment. You buy it here at the fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam-Schiphol, is open to Mo–Fr 9–18 and Sa 10–17. Call first, then he's ready and someone has time for you.

There is no customs within the EU during this purchase. Authorisation tax and admission costs in the own country are not included. We supply the export papers and assist in the approval. This price applies when picking up in Katwijk. Insured transport to the door we organize worldwide, cost in advance per destination.

Any other colour or equipment than this copy? Tell us what you are looking for — another Volvo we often find out about our network of brand specialists and collectors, off the list. Have yourself one: we buy special vehicles, classic or modern.

Our showroom measures 6,000 m2, with over 150 vehicles under one roof. You are also welcome to look around and enjoy the cars without any intention of buying; we like to share the enthusiasm for cars.

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Disclaimer: Changes, interim sale and errors reserved Information in English: Volvo V70 2.5 R, 2003. Three owners, 64.918 km.

Sweden, early 2000s. While the rest of the car world was busy designing ever-angrier saloons and coupés, a handful of gentlemen in Gothenburg were sitting on an entirely different plan. Take our most well-behaved, most sensitive estate, the car beloved by the average country vet and the village headmaster, and drop in an engine that snaps the tease of every last shred of its moderatest credibility in one clean move. They called the result the R. One letter, that was all it needed.

It's a distinctly Swedish brand of understatement. Where a BMW M5 of the era still wanted to flex a little, with fat bumpers and menacing looks, Volvo carried on as if nothing was going on at all. Just look at it. Five doors, room for the dog, space for the entire IKEA catalogue in the back, and then that 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo sending 299 bhp to all four wheels. AWD, because this is Sweden, and over there they know that power without grip is a delightful way to end up backwards in a ditch.

That five-cylinder is the heart of the whole affair. While everyone else played it safe with a four or went posh with a six, Volvo stubbornly clung to that wonderfully contrary five. And rightly so, because the sound it makes is one you won't forget in a hurry. A growling, slightly asymmetric rattle that sits somewhere between a rally car and an irate raccoon. Open it up on the slip road onto the A44 and you'll hear exactly why enthusiasts treasure this engine. BWWROOOAAARR, with a wink.

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