Volvo Amazon

The Volvo Amazon is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1956 to 1970 and introduced in the USA as the 122S at the New York International Auto Show in April 1959. The Amazon shared the wheelbase of its predecessor, the PV, as well as its tall posture and high H-point seating — while offering three model configurations: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and a five-door wagon. In 1959 Volvo became the world's first manufacturer to provide front seat belts as standard equipment on all the cars, including the export models, — later becoming the first car featuring three-point seat belts as standard equipment. When introduced, the car was called the Amason, which derives from the fierce female warriors of Greek mythology, the Amazons. German motorcycle manufacturer Kreidler had already registered that name, and the two companies finally agreed that Volvo could only use the name domestically, modifying the spelling to Amazon. Subsequently, Volvo began its tri-digit nomenclature and the line became known as the 120 Series.