A classic on the lift: Repairs on the Volvo 740 and 760 made easy. The 700 series from Volvo was considered the benchmark among drivers in the eighties and early nineties. Equipped with electric windows and air conditioning, the Volvo 740 and 760 were seen as something special at the time. In this country, the boxy Volvo station wagon was particularly popular, boasting two meters of cargo space that easily overshadowed other family cars. Although the Volvo models of the 700 series were often mockingly referred to as "Swedish tanks" and "bricks" due to their angular shape, they enjoy cult status today and are favored by classic car collectors and enthusiasts. It's no wonder, as the Volvo 740 is so robust, thanks to its galvanized body, that it can still be found in large numbers at affordable prices. The Volvo driver is self-sufficient.