Harvey pretty much sums it up the only real difference was the front axle was moved forward.
They were sold in Europe as well as Australia and probably in Asia etc.
I have read different versions of how the early ones arrived in Australia. Some people say they were
originally sent to Australia in knock down kits like alot of truck manufacturers did in the 1970’s when
exporting trucks. But i have also read that the whole vehicle was exported already built. I dont know
which one is true or it may be that both are correct ?
Volvo built a factory in Wacol,Queensland in 1972 and starting building trucks there.I am pretty sure
that they were fitted with rockwell back axles as this is what the Australian hauliers wanted. I also
understand that they were lighter than most European axles fitted,and other European makes also
fitted rockwell axles.
