28: Volvo 850 R
Don’t be surprised, there have been a few Volvo “sports cars” released over time. The Volvo 850 R in itself looks like a much more sedate offering compared to German competition. But don’t kid yourself, this family hauler could get down when it needed to. Wearing a beautiful red paint job and adoring the seven-passenger seating the Volvo 850 R is one heck of a wagon. The turbocharged five-cylinder was a unique powerplant and the 240 horsepower was more than respectable for the period.
The high-quality design of the car allows it to stand the test of time, coupled with the addictive performance. The 850 R is not your average Volvo, you probably won’t see this one at the farmers market on Saturday morning. But for what you get the 850 R is a serious performance wagon that needs no introduction.