From the movie "Blade Runner"
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May 16, 2009
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![]() ![]() Volvo Car Company Founded (1927)In 1924, Assar Gabrielsson, sales manager at the Swedish ball-bearing manufacturer SKF, and engineer Gustaf Larson decided to build an automobile that could withstand Sweden's rough roads and harsh climate. Their first car—nicknamed "Jakob"—rolled off the line on April 14, 1927, which Volvo considers its founding date. The following year, they created a truck that was immediately popular and contributed to the company's early success. The name Volvo is Latin, not Swedish, and means what? More... Discuss |
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Still love this movie after all these years.
Not one I can share with my daughter like Princess Bride or Blazing Saddles but some day.
Thanks Mike
I read a comment on a msg. board that Rutger Hauer had died, so I had to go see. Sheesh, the nerve of some people.
Anyway...made me think of this scene, one of my favorites. Bladerunner is a movie I can watch whenever it comes on; I try to watch it once a year or so.
I've never been able to find a copy of the book it was made from, though. Last time I checked, I could buy a used copy through Amazon, but it was pretty expensive considering it wasn't new. I might go back to the local video/book store and see if I can get them to order it for me, but the last time I tried, the girl couldn't find it in their inventory.
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