Unveiling oxford's Volvo 760 GLE from the early 1980s. On first glance,
the model epitomizes the safe, solid Volvo image but in real life, its
performance and technical characteristics took it a cut above the rest.
Volvo launched the basic 700 series in 1982 as a mid-sized luxury four
door saloon, designed by their head designer Jan Wilsgaard. The 760
followed two years later and featured several upmarket features over its
forebears. Various updates followed and drivers reported that it was
one of the best handling and fastest accelerating cars they had driven,
reaching 0-60 mph in under eight seconds. Production ended in 1992 in
favour of the 900 series.
Oxford's model dates from 1986-7, registered D263 OVM and is decorated in a
warm metallic gold colour scheme with black interior. Exterior trim is
silver with black bumpers. The 760 GLE marque is printed in silver. In
real life, the 760 was a great favourite with European police forces,
particularly in Scandinavia.