1971 eVolvo
Rob Ida Concepts has created what they call the eVolvo, which is a highly modified version of a 1971 Volvo 1800E.
The eVolvo is an especially unique and stunning automobile, and
showcases just how far the original Volvo body style could go with just a
few subtle and tasteful modifications. If you feel the need for Swede
then this is the ultimate car.
Once owned by Ron Dutton (who recently traded it away for a 1961 'Vette), this coupe surely ain't no Saint! It has a 2.3L Ford Duratec engine, with a turbo charger and intercooler, backed by a 5-speed manual transmission. The reshaped body with wider quarter panels, sharpened grill with frenched headlights, flush-mount tailights, and 18" billet wheels give this street legal car an exteme look unlike any other Volvo on the road today. The down-in-the weeds stance is due to lowering springs, extra heavy sway bars, and Bilstein gas shocks -- perfect for keeping a low profile.
Surely when this car was shown at the 2004 SEMA show with Volvo of North America, people must have thought that The Saint was back!
About Rob Ida Concepts.
Rob Ida Concepts is a division of Ida Automotive. Ida Automotive was founded almost 50 years ago, by Bob Ida. Bob's passion for high quality creative ventures covered a broad range of auto culture genres. When Bob's son Rob became a partner in the company, they decided to add a division committed strictly to Hot Rods and custom fabrication.
Bob has since added another division of the company, www.perfectpowerusa.com. Specializing in dyno tuning, and aftermarket piggyback ECM controllers for all types of cars.
Now, Rob heads up this division, Rob Ida Concepts. "RIC" is a small group of skilled craftsman that can help you realize your dreams.
They take pride in the fact that they can help their clients create a vehicle that could not be had by bolting together mail order or off the shelf parts. Their passion for artistry and creativity shines through in all of their creations.
The Rob Ida Concepts staff is assembled with only the best possible members they can find. Here, not only is each members skill level an important part of securing a position, but equally is their character.
(source: saint.org and robidaconcepts)
Once owned by Ron Dutton (who recently traded it away for a 1961 'Vette), this coupe surely ain't no Saint! It has a 2.3L Ford Duratec engine, with a turbo charger and intercooler, backed by a 5-speed manual transmission. The reshaped body with wider quarter panels, sharpened grill with frenched headlights, flush-mount tailights, and 18" billet wheels give this street legal car an exteme look unlike any other Volvo on the road today. The down-in-the weeds stance is due to lowering springs, extra heavy sway bars, and Bilstein gas shocks -- perfect for keeping a low profile.
Surely when this car was shown at the 2004 SEMA show with Volvo of North America, people must have thought that The Saint was back!
About Rob Ida Concepts.
Rob Ida Concepts is a division of Ida Automotive. Ida Automotive was founded almost 50 years ago, by Bob Ida. Bob's passion for high quality creative ventures covered a broad range of auto culture genres. When Bob's son Rob became a partner in the company, they decided to add a division committed strictly to Hot Rods and custom fabrication.
Bob has since added another division of the company, www.perfectpowerusa.com. Specializing in dyno tuning, and aftermarket piggyback ECM controllers for all types of cars.
Now, Rob heads up this division, Rob Ida Concepts. "RIC" is a small group of skilled craftsman that can help you realize your dreams.
They take pride in the fact that they can help their clients create a vehicle that could not be had by bolting together mail order or off the shelf parts. Their passion for artistry and creativity shines through in all of their creations.
The Rob Ida Concepts staff is assembled with only the best possible members they can find. Here, not only is each members skill level an important part of securing a position, but equally is their character.
(source: saint.org and robidaconcepts)
1971 eVolvo. A lowered stance, comes by way of our lowered springs, fat sway bars, and Billstein shocks.
The 1971 eVolvo is finished in 2004 Mercedes silver pearl, and the custom bodywork and paint was performed by Mike Urbanski.
The 1971 eVolvo red leather interior, and
brushed dashboard look both european, and hot rod at the same time.
other interior features include an all billet steering wheel, race style
pedals, P/W, A/C, CD, and Dolphi gauges.
Keeping with the Volvo look, the 1971
eVolvo engine is painted red, and has ceramic coated accessories. The
installation could almost pass for stock.
The 1971 eVolvo is powered by the 2.3L Ford
Duratec engine with a custom fabbed turbo and intercooler set up, and
back by a 5 speed manual trans, this little car moves as good as it
looks.
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