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October 2011
10 Cars that Refuse to Die
Volvos
(Rear-Wheel-Drive Ones)
To some extent, these are the Subaru wagons' spiritual and actual predecessors. Volvo's secret? It basically built one car for 25 years under a variety of nameplates. In its staid Swedish way the carmaker eschewed fashion and focused instead on great quality (and safety). Scandinavian origins can also be credited for the car's rust-resistance.
After duty as family truckster, these cars often devolve to being the kids' college vehicles -- and sleeping quarters at Phish shows.
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