Even though its cars are quite contemporary in design, Volvo still struggles with its image as a builder of boxy cars. Hoping to put that old idea to rest once and for all, the Swedish automaker unveiled the Volvo Concept Coupe at Frankfurt, which it says lays the foundation for a more sensuous and curvaceous design philosophy.
Still, the company couldn’t resist bringing up its past, making a comparison to the P1800, a sports car it built from 1961 to 1972. While the P1800 is an attractive car, it doesn’t hol…