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Artwork and Volvo's New State-of-the-Art S80 Featured Together

7 October 1998

'Delacroix, The Late Works' and Volvo's New State-of-the-Art S80 Featured Together at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

    ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Oct. 6 -- October 17 marks Philadelphia's
official launch of a work of art by Volvo -- the new S80 luxury sedan.  This
premiere takes place in conjunction with the "Delacroix, The Late Works"
exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
    The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Reunion des Musee Nationaux in
Paris are the only venues to feature this impressive exhibition which
celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of French painter Eugene Delacroix
(1798-1863).  The exhibit remains in Philadelphia until January 3, 1999.
    Delacroix was considered a leader in the French romantic movement, and it
is likely the new Volvo S80 will be considered a leader in its class as well.
This luxury sedan integrates groundbreaking safety design with performance
technology, personal comfort and thoughtful security concepts.  A few of the
safety innovations include the Inflatable Curtain, the unique Whiplash
Protection System, and personal security approach lights.  The new S80 also
offers dramatically different styling and remarkable performance.
    Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and the Delaware Valley Volvo
Retailers are 1998 Corporate Sponsors of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.