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February 20, 2006
Mystery Vehicle
I saw this small vehicle tonight in Colorado. No clue what it is. Appears to be a European military vehicle, but not one I'm familiar with. Any help in identifying is greatly appreciated. More photos in extended entry.
Update: Chance Wolf pointed out that this is a Volvo PV Jeep. Volvo produced two versions of the jeep in the 1960's, based on the L3314 VALP - Valpen(puppy) chassis. The military version of the PV (PAK carrier Volvo) Jeep, made in 1963-1964 is the PansarVärnsPJäsTerränGBil 9031(Pvpjtgb 9031) (antitank defense cannon carrier 9031). The civilian model is the L3304.
The military version (pvpjtgbil 9031) was basically a kamikazee vehicle used to fire a 90mm recoilless Bofors canon at a tank. Only a few hundred were ever built. Exact production numbers are a state secret. Later, Volvo added a much needed roll cage.
Update 2: The Volvo Jeep History Page seems to be the most accurate history of the vehicle. Click on "History Page 5" of the Volvo Jeep History Page to get to the military anti-tank L-3304.
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Posted by Peenie Wallie on February 20, 2006 at 10:32 PM
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This is a Swedish Volvo Tank Hunter, minus the roll bars and the Bazooka. It was a special version of the better known 'Valp' jepp-type vehicle, and made only in very limited numbers.
Posted by: BJ on February 20, 2006 at 11:13 PM
I Have one of this cars - original - for selling!
If you have an interessent, please inform me.
Thank you
best regards
peter
Posted by: H.Peter Schulze on July 04, 2006 at 11:37 AM