Sweden 1970: Volvo 142/144 at 18.9% market share
Volvo 142
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In 1970 the Volvo 142/144 manages to hold close to 19% share of the Swedish market, or more than double the score of the #2, the Saab Sedan V4 (96) at 8.4%.
Saab 96
It’s a 100% Swedish podium this year with the Saab 99 climbing onto the third step with 6.2% share, just above the VW 1300/1500. Counted separately, the Volvo 145 station wagon ranks #6 overall.
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Full Year 1970 Top 7 Ranking Table below.
Sweden Full Year 1970:
| Pos | Model | 1970 |
| 1 | Volvo 142/144 | 18.9% |
| 2 | Saab Sedan V4 (96) | 8.4% |
| 3 | Saab 99 | 6.2% |
| 4 | VW 1300/1500 | 6.1% |
| 5 | Opel Rekord | 4.7% |
| 6 | Volvo 145 Herrg.vagn | 4.2% |
| 7 | Mercedes 200/220 | 3.2% |
Source: Eva Lindgren, many thanks to Rene for sharing the data!
Categories: Sweden
