Volvo seldom lets it out to be driven, let alone driven on these challenging canyon roads, and it’s obvious the 29-year-old ...

And not all that sweet, really, because the saloons were faster, so Volvo went to the four-door 850, then the S40, then actually won the championship. But people don’t get quite so excited about ...

Of course there will be shouts for the 850 T5 R and the subsequent 850 R ... Oh, and try not to get too distracted by all the wonderful old Volvo images in the gallery up above.

168.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Wondering which trim is right for you? Our 1997 Volvo 850 trim comparison will help you decide.