Tatanka Parts is currently run by me, Sofia Hellbom. I the the daughter of Claes Hellbom, the founder of the company. Claes has over 40 years of experience with these cars, and in 2009, he was asked to take over the spare parts stock from Volvo. This venture became a success, and we have been able to serve customers worldwide with spare parts. I started working part-time in 2013, but since 2024, I have taken over the business and continue to run it with great support from my father, Claes.
With our extensive inventory of spare parts, we can offer top-notch support and a wide range of products. We have around 60,000 items in stock. However, not all of them are listed on our website, but we are working on making as much as possible available online. From original parts NOS (New old stock) to used items and extensive new production, our goal is to provide everyone with the parts they need to keep their cars running and safe.
Many of the parts are difficult or sometimes impossible to find, primarily because new production often requires a large quantity, making it hard to justify. But we do our best.
A Little Fun Fact About Sofia and Claes
I, Sofia, am slowly but surely learning where the parts ordered should go on the car and how things work. I try to spot patterns in your orders to determine if something needs to be supplemented or if a corresponding part should be purchased.
When I’m not working, I also handle logistics at home with my family. If I’m not out walking or hunting, I prefer sitting on the couch knitting or working in the garden.
Claes has participated in the Paris Dakar Rally several times, as part of a Danish-Swedish team. Primarily, he was in charge of the project for building the car. The first time was in 1989 with a Volvo 303, where they finished one of the longest Dakar races under the Danish flag. A few years later, from 2003 to 2005, again under the Danish flag, with a modified Volvo XC70, where the chassis came from a Volvo C303.
Currently, he is the one providing technical support and works part-time while enjoying his retirement the rest of the time. As a retiree, he enjoys hunting and camping.
Mats is Claes’ brother and is invaluable in the workshop. He works with us three days a week, and the rest of the week, he enjoys working on his own cars at home in the garage. He shares many fun stories from their youth, when they used to cause mischief together.
Together, we make a fantastic team that complements each other perfectly.