May 13, 2008

Volvo Buyers Hit Jackpot

Paul and Aimee Kay bought a piece of Volvo history when they took delivery of their 2008 Volvo C70. As the 15 millionth Volvo, the special vehicle had traveled more than 5,000 miles from its factory in Uddevalla, Sweden, to reach its new home in San Diego, and with it came an invitation for its new owners to visit Volvo in its birthplace in Göteborg, Sweden.

The first Volvo car left a Swedish factory in April 1927. The then-new Swedish car was called the ÖV4 (" ÖV "- Swedish for "Open Car" and "4" denoting the number of cylinders). In February, car No. 15 million -- another convertible but this time with a retractable hardtop -- was produced, and it was bound to the garage of the Kays in California. The Kays took delivery of their celestial blue “two-cars-in-one” Volvo at San Diego Volvo, where its dealer principal, Wes Hinkle, was on hand to present not only the keys but an unexpected surprise from the glove compartment.

In addition to receiving the historic 15 millionth Volvo, the Kays were also presented with a trip to Sweden replicating Volvo's European Overseas Delivery Program, without, of course, picking up their new car overseas, since they already have it. Their package for two includes airfare, hotel and a tour of the Factory Delivery Center in the “Home of Volvo” Göteborg, Sweden.