Was there another Volvo that was sold as its color?

[matthew1]

Naturally, we're talking about the Platinum Edition Volvo 850, sold as 1996 models.

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Of course Yellows are more rare, with 364 sedans, 49 wagons imported to the United States (as new, fewer now). Platinum numbers imported were higher: 1000 sedans and 500 wagons.

The color was the deal: they were sold as a special (limited) color/trim... that was the point.

Was there another Volvo that was sold as its color?

The T-5R Yellows were T-5R... but in Yellow. You could also get them in black or green. The Platinums were marketed as Platinums. See the difference?

At the end of the day I think a lot of it also comes down to this: do you like the color? I like the Plat color. And the special wheels...

[BlackBart]

Only 49 total yellow wagons? Wow. Does that include all the Rrrr's?

That Safron was cool, but not a model name.

[matthew1]

The Yellows were T-5R, 1995. No other R was ever this color. So yea, 49 wagons total. It's really the holy grail of Volvo collecting.

[abscate]

It’s a little known fact that all T5R have Nautic Blue primer under the yellow, the cream of the cream…

[kallekula]

When the T5s came out I remember they were nicknamed T-Röd and T-Gul, referencing two different fire accelerants.

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[FireFox31]

How about the P2 XC70 Ocean Race Edition. It's a lovely blue like the ocean.