Volvo's Hotrod Concept

When you think “hotrod,” your mind naturally wanders to the wilds of Sweden. That’s where Volvo cooked up this amazingly authentic hotrod concept for SEMA. The Caresto V8 Speedster is pure California-custom, even though the V-8 engine is a Volvo unit that runs on ethanol and the designer’s name is Leif Tufvesson.

Leif is a custom-car builder who went to town for Volvo on the Speedster. We don’t see why this aluminum and carbon composite baby couldn’t be made for production, other than the projected $300,000+ price tag. We’ll just thank Leif for letting us soak in his beautiful work. Click below for more images.

Comments

C'mon, this car is nice and all but not at all original. This generic design has been done better many times since the early 1950's. Modern components, extremely well fabricated, probably very quick and maybe even handles well but original it is not. Too sterile and no emotion. I think I saw the interior in a Nissan. What is with the beady headlights?

looks alot like a PT Cruiser to me. Is the shifter between the seats? or is that somthin else?

I have been a fan of Volvo in the past, have owned 6 or so from the 70's to the 90's. But what's the point of this car? $300k to build? Yes, it's pretty but not stunning or as commented above, very original. Looks like Leif took Volvo for a ride. Again, what's the point?

I wonder if the a/c will quit working 3x in two years like it has in all of my Volvo's.

Why don't they just bring back the P1800? Really!

I think you're all being a little rough, volvo is trying to tough it up, good on them. I'd be happy if more european car makers put out hot rod and street machine inspired designs :)