Volvo

In the late 1950s, Jan Wilsgaard designed a concept car called the P358, powered by a V8 engine. The front styling was inspired both by the Wolseley 6/99 and the Ferrari 375 Agnelli. The design would eventually lead to the 164, a luxury version of the 140 series, introduced in October 1968. The wings, grille, front bumper, bonnet and front indicators were all unique to the 164. To accommodate the long 2,979 cc, 6-cylinder engine, the 164's wings and bonnet were longer than those of the 4-cylinder 140, but the overall height and width of the 164 were the same as the 140 series. In 1973, the 164 received a major facelift including new rear and side lamps, a new grille and front bumper and a new instrument cluster and dashboard which included air ducts. 46,008 164s were built before the car was succeeded by the 264 in 1975.