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  • Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
  • Shooting with Eric Curran from West Coast Exotic Cars is always a blast but this one was extra special and is currently one of my favorite videos we've ever made. He took his dads Volvo 262 with the Bertone Design, dropped in a dry sump supercharged LT4 from a C6 Z06 Corvette, did a semi custom interior and we took it out and blew the tires off!! Plus, Eric is a former pro driver including winning in DPI/prototype class as well as winning Petit Le Mans so he might know a thing or two about driving!
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  • @wadesnider5218
    @wadesnider5218 Год назад +35

    The old school boxy Volvos will never go out of style. Still better looking than a lot cars today

    • @garciamario5436
      @garciamario5436 Год назад +1

      Absolutely

    • @garciamario5436
      @garciamario5436 Год назад +3

      Everything boxy is in style broncos Benz G Wagons square body pick ups etc

  • @Proffa
    @Proffa Год назад +15

    The 262C was designed in-house by Volvo's Jan Wilsgaard, but largely built by Bertone in Turin for the 1977-1981 model years. So not designed by Bertone, it was just built there.

  • @robsorgdrager8477
    @robsorgdrager8477 Год назад +34

    As a Volvo technician I feel this is the way they should have been. I'd love to do a turbo Volvo V8 in a 240 wagon some day.

    • @jimzo1985
      @jimzo1985 Год назад

      theres a swedish dude putting a lambo v10 in his wagon peter bjork

  • @donricolife1861
    @donricolife1861 Год назад +9

    I like that he’s keeping the car forever because it’s his dad. You know Dad’s don’t get a lot of praise like that everybody go out they way for their moms but don’t forget about your pops the good fathers out here we deserve our flowers too🌹

  • @chadpurser
    @chadpurser Год назад +104

    Please don't mess with bigger wheels! I love the Turbo OEM wheels. Maybe just have them widened? The 17" size fits the car so well.

  • @ryanperry9472
    @ryanperry9472 Год назад +28

    Dude! This thing is BEYOND cool! When the hood was lifted it almost looked like it came from the factory! I love everything about this car! The story, the dad owning it, all the mods, holy F! This thing is so damn awesome! Always stoked on your videos dude!

  • @fishpony1211
    @fishpony1211 Год назад +27

    Really sick build. His dad must be so proud of what that car has become.

  • @WayApp
    @WayApp Год назад +4

    Wow, this is an absolute beast!

  • @bmf00
    @bmf00 Год назад +27

    This car is awesome. It's very unique. It has the gentlemens hot rod look.

    • @hagestad
      @hagestad Год назад

      Very cool. Unfortunately now its a deathtrap since original engine was designed to go under the body in case of crash.

  • @nealivers7479
    @nealivers7479 Год назад +3

    Shawn...your GENUINE love of cars, is why I think you are so successful, and I gotta say, Bro...as a Car Guy myself, you are one cool M'fer.
    Eric...your Dad must be happy that you continued his build, and dropped in the monster LT4.
    This car is a nasteee sleeper; close the exhaust valves....and say goodbye to many a wanna be Hot Rod, without much effort (provided you get'er to hook).
    The absolute "COOL-NESS" of this channel, is outta sight - feel like I'm having a martini with Dean Martin, and winking at the ladies!

  • @genemounce8302
    @genemounce8302 Год назад +17

    LOL, waaaaaaay back when the 1st LS swaps started happening, me and a buddy almost swapped a volvo wagon... MAN I love this shit !

  • @jwjcook11
    @jwjcook11 Год назад +12

    As a fellow V8 swapped Volvo owner this made my day! Thanks Shawn keep it up…👍🏼

  • @VTX1800MC
    @VTX1800MC Год назад +6

    Thank’s from Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @thatchmo6242
    @thatchmo6242 Год назад +41

    Don’t chop up the body. Tub the rears with wider 17’s and keep the body stock.what a great thing to do to show respect to his dad’s efforts.

    • @dupontgeorge7508
      @dupontgeorge7508 Год назад

      respect to his dad effort and not his capriscious little kid

  • @NukaOrQuantum...
    @NukaOrQuantum... Год назад +14

    It looks really nice! What a sleeper. Definitely something out of the ordinary.

  • @jonathanjones1814
    @jonathanjones1814 Год назад +8

    Love how clean and classy it looks

  • @robertdemers8508
    @robertdemers8508 Год назад +1

    This brings back memories. In the mid eighties, I built a low mileage, black on black '78 Bertone, with a tunedport 355 w/NOS, cam, and a B-W T-5. Took me almost a year. What a fun car. Had good success on the show circuit. Drove it everyday in the summer. Slam you in the seat at 100mph, but got a little squirrelly
    above 145mph (air would get underneath it) had to make sure it was pointing straight ahead when you pulled the trigger. Flat hood, '86 bumpers and grill and headlights. Even had A/C. Drove it for a few years and spanked many a Corvette and Mustang 5.0. One of my best builds.

  • @jasoncarpenter4116
    @jasoncarpenter4116 Год назад +5

    I always loved the Volvo wagon of that era that looked like a mini-truck. I never even knew about this model and looks like such a fun car!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Год назад +2

      I love the roof design chopped down and that LT4 is awesome!

  • @jameshutchins3396
    @jameshutchins3396 Год назад +4

    That is a car that will truly never be done but will always be better. Thank you for sharing

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 Год назад +15

    Please don't change the wheels, the newer factory wheels are perfect. Just widen the rears so you can fit a wider tire. That'll also cure the fact that they sit way too far inside the fender. But absolutely fantastic car.

  • @kens8903
    @kens8903 Год назад +20

    I hope he doesn’t change the exterior because it’s so perfect the way it is.

  • @lamboferruccio
    @lamboferruccio Год назад +7

    Car is sick I would leave it as is, perfect sleeper, absolutely love modified TurboBrick Volvo’s

  • @b_for_brett
    @b_for_brett Год назад +7

    Love a Swedish G body

  • @eddierools
    @eddierools Год назад +4

    Reminds me of a 262c that had an LT1 put into it, from The Silent D Motor Show channel. Honestly, apart from the P1800, this has got to be the best looking Volvo ever!

  • @DavidNeyens
    @DavidNeyens Год назад +7

    Always liked the 262C. I love this one. Muscle with class.

  • @melvinburwell8202
    @melvinburwell8202 Год назад +7

    Super cool. I have always liked Volvos. Want one. Beautiful build. You can drop any American motor in these cars. Badd ass.❤❤😊😂😎🤑

  • @scarbourgeoisie
    @scarbourgeoisie Год назад +4

    I’m actually digging this thing. I love the body style and it’s the ultimate sleeper. Not the first Volvo I’ve seen done up. Keep ‘em coming rodders.

  • @JWnFlorida
    @JWnFlorida Год назад +6

    All cars can be fantastic.. sleepers rule. Wanna race for pink slips??? 😂😂😂😂

  • @jimk7882
    @jimk7882 Год назад +6

    Eric, your dad sir, is a badass. He built that car spot on and fyi Shawn Grand Nationals would easily run in the 11's with bolt on adds and quite possibly this car could've been faster with the GN powerplant because it might have hooked up better.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Год назад +1

      I know Buick G body’s well and have total love for them but I’m a massive LT4 fan!

  • @jb2oldies69
    @jb2oldies69 Год назад +5

    That’s different 👍👍

  • @2turbo4u
    @2turbo4u Год назад +1

    I'm a volvo guy and i love that his father chose to use a Bertone for his dream build. In all black it looks like a European Grand National those beautiful 80's body lines. That's why pops went with the grand national v6. Now its complete get the wheels stepped up and wider to 18 and tub the rear .

  • @seanscott7120
    @seanscott7120 Год назад +6

    Gangsta Brick!

  • @TheNismo777
    @TheNismo777 Год назад +4

    Nicest 262 I've ever seen! Something like 6600 of these was made, so its worth to save every single one u find :)

  • @brianbob7514
    @brianbob7514 Год назад +5

    Please no fender flares , looks great as is

  • @MrBigbrobeaz
    @MrBigbrobeaz Год назад +6

    We had quite a few of these in Australia, but this one is absolutely amazing ❤

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Год назад +1

      They did such a cool job with this

  • @richardmahoney9415
    @richardmahoney9415 Год назад +4

    Never would dreamed of this but this the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while

  • @jimk7882
    @jimk7882 Год назад +3

    One of the coolest of the cool,Paul Newman, was big into Volvo's and had several with Ford V8's.

  • @Itsjustken
    @Itsjustken Год назад +3

    Super Sleeper. Such a cool ride

  • @travfdy
    @travfdy Год назад +5

    Goddamn Volvo collecting pink slips 🤣

  • @pauldashwood2897
    @pauldashwood2897 Год назад +2

    My dad was a fan of Volvos owning quite a few over the years back in the day 144 145 p1800 ….this is a great build.
    Keep well guys ..

  • @DymondzTrucking1962
    @DymondzTrucking1962 Год назад +1

    That car is so sweet. Something that would help these new drivers is go race dirt track and tune the car yourself like I did. It taught me how to diagnose what was going on with the car and how to fix it.

  • @cyclonekevin6199
    @cyclonekevin6199 Год назад +3

    My auto shop teacher had one. I always thought they the coolest Volvo’s ever made.

  • @Combat556
    @Combat556 Год назад +4

    I saw this car at the recent Temecula Rod Run, and it’s very cool; a definite one off!

  • @paulhammond3488onetime
    @paulhammond3488onetime Год назад +6

    Sean you never disappoint. Very sleek looking Volvo…..👍

  • @torqueandbeanssauce
    @torqueandbeanssauce Год назад +1

    Crazy i am right now doing my 92 volvo 240 wagon gen4 5.3 with 7875 swap after 3 years of pulling stock stuff. I cant wait till finish it up and put it on my channel.

  • @madcook1936
    @madcook1936 Год назад +3

    Now, this is my kind of ride. Plain and Simple, but Bad Ass at the same time.

  • @grantmckendry3323
    @grantmckendry3323 Год назад

    Absolutely love that sleeper thing. We're huge Volvo fans in Scotland.

  • @johnmargaritis9549
    @johnmargaritis9549 Год назад +2

    Bad ass ,very unique sleeper thas my kind of cars great job shawn and your crew cand wait to see the upgreats .

  • @ralphsmallblock4367
    @ralphsmallblock4367 Год назад +1

    In the 90’s I had a 760 turbo converted with a small block Chevy roller cam big intake and carb T5 borgwarner 5 speed transmission it was such a badass sleeper✊

  • @fredericbergez9257
    @fredericbergez9257 Год назад +3

    So fun ! A 262C Volvo GNX by Bertone ! A Volvo with a pure engine sound ! An amazing sleeper !

  • @gregmcable
    @gregmcable Год назад +3

    I remember years (more than twenty) ago when Tom Cruise brought his converted Volvo Wagon to set. Common conversion at that time with one vendor offering turnkey converted cars. Most sold were wagons, the coolest.

  • @sickjohnson
    @sickjohnson Год назад +3

    What a freaking cool project man!
    Awesome video too guys, have a great weekend.

  • @ricomartin8720
    @ricomartin8720 Год назад +2

    Wow that engine in that Volvo almost looks factory very nice job👊👊😎😎

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Год назад

      Clean work by So Cal Rods & Customs on the swap

  • @MagnoliaSupreme
    @MagnoliaSupreme Год назад +3

    Beautiful sleeper can’t wait to see it with the wider tires.

  • @ulyssestinoco3719
    @ulyssestinoco3719 Год назад +4

    Gives me Buick GNX vibes. Smaller in size, but still cool

  • @bandagefreak
    @bandagefreak Год назад +4

    Volvo - they're boxy but they're good! Absolutely LUVVIT!!

  • @mg_streetkandi
    @mg_streetkandi Год назад +2

    Real Talk of he buys some different wheels and widen the rear fenders this might be the best Volvo swapped cars I've ever seen..Great Review and story!!..👍🏽🏁

  • @mrsimo7144
    @mrsimo7144 Год назад +1

    Brilliant. Thanks for the upload and efforts. Love from the UK ❤️

  • @bigmountain7561
    @bigmountain7561 Год назад +2

    Hey Shawn, I remember working on them back in the 80’s. In Philadelphia, Bertone’s were common maybe because of the University Prof’s thinking they had a legitimate street muscle. Lol, I will always defer to a 69 L88 with Sidepipes as legitimate Street Muscle. Maybe someone can put a stock one on your show. Thank You 🙏

  • @chaching713
    @chaching713 Год назад +5

    Your Definitely keeping the channel open minded I love it

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 Год назад +2

    Fantastic. Tasteful and different.

  • @msk3905
    @msk3905 Год назад +2

    Ive seen several Volvo conversions most just don’t appeal to me, i get what was involved with the conversion but I’ve seen four doors and wagons and they just aren’t good looking to me leaving me asking why did you do it but looks are subjective. However, this one i really like and actually looks good. Nice job and nice car!

  • @iansharpe8420
    @iansharpe8420 Год назад +2

    This reminds me of Seans grand am that you guys reviewed, not a typical hotrod but so damn cool. Love it

  • @valboski
    @valboski Год назад

    I love seeing this page get the attention it deserves I cant remember the number I know I’ve been here since b4 at least 50K subs at the max mite of even been less and the video quality in combination of veichles reviewed has always been amazing!!!

  • @toolsfordarkness
    @toolsfordarkness Год назад +2

    The Bertone backstory is interesting. Great looking car!

  • @whodafuk
    @whodafuk Год назад +2

    I bet the european suspension feels great🛣️💨💨😉 LS/LT the world. Awesome build there.

  • @vladg2239
    @vladg2239 Год назад +2

    A very cool build. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Iamsandivo
    @Iamsandivo Год назад +3

    Its stunning 😍 it's like a muscle car

  • @dsb1829
    @dsb1829 Год назад +2

    Cool. Definitely need to tone down the exhaust for sleeper status.

  • @Green69Fish
    @Green69Fish Месяц назад

    Lol .... love it!!! Keeping that LT4 under the hood very impressive. Ultimate sleeper!!!

  • @fks-pv8il
    @fks-pv8il Год назад +2

    My dad auto crossed a Volvo in the late 60s he also Drag raced a 67 Bug in the late 60s early 70s. Lol. He was import racing before it was cool.

  • @s7v7nfiv5
    @s7v7nfiv5 Год назад +1

    Woah a 262 with a lt4 super gnarly car.

  • @supertruckertom
    @supertruckertom Год назад +1

    Huge engine bays. Check out a 760 turbo Wagon if you can find one.

  • @ERPASSASSIN
    @ERPASSASSIN Год назад +4

    Gotta love a sleeper 👍

  • @jtjt3823
    @jtjt3823 Год назад +3

    Very cool! Glad you branched out a touch for this one.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Год назад

      Me too. Saw it heard it and had to experience it

  • @lrzn2866
    @lrzn2866 Год назад

    Amazing to see custom old volvos in the states and not just here in sweden where i live :D

  • @MartyGatavaski-mn3qn
    @MartyGatavaski-mn3qn Год назад +3

    The Sweedish/Italian Grand National GNX

  • @bernandoturner4840
    @bernandoturner4840 Год назад +2

    Shawn… after you do A Video of my Fast Car’ then I will buy some auto TopiaLA gear..😄

  • @osirusgtr
    @osirusgtr Год назад +1

    Way back I had a Old 760 GLE for my first car, brings back memories looking at this 262. Nice!

    • @suomenpresidentti
      @suomenpresidentti Год назад

      780 was more modern version of this.
      They are nice too.

  • @Twentyfoursilver
    @Twentyfoursilver Год назад +3

    Rad car , great story !!

  • @courtneyswaby3178
    @courtneyswaby3178 Год назад +1

    This coupe have been one of of my favourites since the 80s

  • @adrianstanciu6132
    @adrianstanciu6132 Год назад +2

    Unmistakable swedish style!👏👏👍❤

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Год назад +1

      Yep with that Italian design and American muscle under the hood. Pure cool

  • @liquidamber
    @liquidamber Год назад +1

    this channel is MASTER...THANKS

  • @robertrico7598
    @robertrico7598 Год назад +2

    Most of the stuff on this channel is dream stuff, this is like the stuff I actually have. It looks like a Volvo Grand National!

  • @audriusbaranauskas6227
    @audriusbaranauskas6227 Год назад +3

    Nice job. The original seats were pretty awsome too.

  • @djbis
    @djbis Год назад +1

    Damn! So clean. What a gem!!!!

  • @WoodLox
    @WoodLox Год назад

    My that thing is sleek sleep yet a treat rigid body along the lines of a 959. Excellent platform and improve. Awesome build

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 Год назад +1

    That’s actually a super rare Volvo. Bertone kinda made them look ok. As far as shoe boxes go. Great build though! LT4 makes anything sick.

  • @rogerrolex6981
    @rogerrolex6981 Год назад +1

    Mini tubs, might as well get a narrowed 9 inch for shits n giggles. Pretty cool build definitely something unique. Not a fan of the alcantera , I think that LT 4 can carry the extra weight of nice leather. Watching Sean pull it out of the garage. It almost reminds me of a Bentley R turbo w/Bertone styling window treatment. That’s going to be next level ridiculous with the pulley upgrade an E 85 and they could easily make 900 hp with the right parts. As you know I’m sure

  • @kenlawson3336
    @kenlawson3336 9 месяцев назад

    This is my dream car from childhood! Love it!

  • @corzinc
    @corzinc Год назад +2

    I was going to say it reminds me of a GNX, then he drops the engine in it… that’s cool

  • @wizardofahhhs759
    @wizardofahhhs759 Год назад +4

    Badass Volvo 👍

  • @jayweiss4378
    @jayweiss4378 Год назад +3

    One thing about a Volvo is you know it’s Safe! They are built well from the factory

  • @TheTheboomwearcompan
    @TheTheboomwearcompan Год назад +2

    Tuning in from Buffalo, New York.

  • @beenfressh2550
    @beenfressh2550 Год назад +2

    This is DOPE af

  • @drdesmo8489
    @drdesmo8489 Год назад +3

    This Volvo is probably the most powerful one on the planet. Cheers Shawn 🤘🏼

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Год назад +1

      It’s a beast!

    • @viktorjohansson86
      @viktorjohansson86 Год назад +1

      Not even close! Do a search for peterbjorck here on RUclips. He's got a volvo 245 that he's putting a gallardo v10 in. He thought that the old engine was'nt good, it was just a toyota engine 😄

    • @Mastermindyoung14
      @Mastermindyoung14 5 месяцев назад

      @@viktorjohansson86 while Peter's latest wagon is a cool ride, that's nowhere close to the most powerful 240. I have a more powerful one and I'm not even close to the big hitters.

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 Год назад +2

    Very clean build.....

  • @jochenwagner5170
    @jochenwagner5170 Год назад

    Hey Guys, I am an Volvo Driver/ Fan for longtime.
    And you won’t believe, last week I’ve seen a Bertone parking.
    And I know who’s the owner.
    I got to make friendship with this Dude.
    Volvo did very misty and hidden good Cars- they will also live forever.

    • @jochenwagner5170
      @jochenwagner5170 Год назад

      My nick name is DUDE
      and I have to tell you:
      You’re real Dudes too!🩸🖤

  • @mmgamersblock4017
    @mmgamersblock4017 Год назад +1

    My dad also been working on Volvos. He has a light blue 264

  • @brohanfromrohan5771
    @brohanfromrohan5771 10 месяцев назад

    I was even thinking how reminiscent it was of a Grand National. So appropriate that his dad put a GN v6 in it.