The last of three modified Volvo wagons owned by actor and racer Paul Newman can be yours through an RM Sotheby's auction.
This 1998 Volvo V90 is nicknamed"Volvette" because it's powered by a Chevrolet LS2 6.0-liter V-8—the kind used in the C6 Corvette. Newman had commissioned two previous engine-swapped Volvo wagons, but this third and final build was a surprise from his racing team, who included a plaque on the dashboard. The wagon was given to Newman in 2007, but the actor died in 2008, so he didn't get much chance to enjoy it.
Other modifications include an altered shift linkage to line up with the Volvo center console, reworked wiring, and a modified front suspension. The latter may have included some Porsche 911 components, according to RM Sotheby's, while the rear suspension remained stock. In keeping with Newman's taste, the exterior was left stock except for a custom rear badge reading"V06."One of Newman's other modified Volvo wagons was a 960 with a supercharged 5.
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