The Volvo ÖV4 was the first car built by Volvo. The designation “ÖV4” stands for “Öppen Vagn 4 cylindrar” in Swedish, which translates to “Open Carriage, 4 cylinders.” The ÖV4, sometimes nicknamed “Jakob,” was an old-fashioned open car with a 4-cylinder engine. Here are the key specification

The first ÖV4 left the Lundby factory in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 14th, 1927. Its body was built on an ash and beech frame, covered with sheet metal, and it was only available in one color combination: dark blue with black wings.

Model Specifications:

• Model: ÖV4
• Variants: ÖV4 TV (Pick up), ÖV4 Chassis
• Produced: 275 units (of which 27 were chassis and 70 pick-ups) 
• Body: Open tourer or chassis
• Engine: Inline 4-cylinder with side valves; 1,944 cc; 28 bhp at 2000 rpm
• Transmission: 3-speed, non-synchromesh