Descripción
The Volvo P1800 was introduced in 1957 with the X1 prototype. After the P1900, it was the second model with which Volvo hoped to penetrate the sports car market.
The definitive model, designed by Pelle Petterson, who worked for the Italian Carrozzeria Frua at the time, was presented to the public for the first time at the 1960 Brussels Motor Show.
The 2+2 coupé was equipped with a front-engine, 1. 8L four-cylinder engine, with dual carburettors, producing 100 hp. It was a rear-wheel drive sports car that was considered pioneering at the time because of the standard front disc brakes.
The P1800 was assembled from 1961 onwards. Due to the huge popularity of the Volvo Amazon, Volvo was forced to outsource the production of the car’s shell to Pressed Steel in Scotland, with Jensen assembling the cars in England. Jensen ultimately ended up producing just +/- 6, 000 cars, as Volvo decided to terminate the contract in 1963 due to quality issues. From then on, Volvo assembled the cars itself.
The production was moved to Volvo’s own plant in Gothenburg. From then on, the car’s name was changed to 1800S, with S standing for Sverige, dropping the P. The 1800S was born.
In 1968, the 1800 was improved with a 2-litre engine. In 1969, it was equipped with a D-jetronic fuel injection engine, producing 120 hp. From then on, it was known as the 1800 E (Electronic Injection). The interior was also adapted and the car was equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
In 1971, Volvo introduced the shooting break, designated as 1800 ES, which remained in production until 1973.
The P1800 rose to prominence because of the hit TV series ‘The Saint’, in which the car was driven by the main character, played by Roger Moore.
Production stopped in 1971, with 39, 414 units produced.
'Collection by Vermant’ is delighted to be able to offer you this unique Volvo P1800 ES from 1973-2. This example is fitted with a B20E engine. This 2L injection engine delivers 120 hp and delivers this power through a 4 speed (plus overdrive) manual transmission to the rear wheels.
This US delivered ‘ES’ is finished in the beautiful colour ‘Ocean green’ (code 109). This is a very vibrant green colour, which accentuates the beautiful lines of the P1800 very well. When looking at the interior, we can also find a light brown interior with dark brown carpets. The exterior colour is a great combination with the interior and gives the car a very vibrant and youthful feel, but keeps it classy. This is one of only a handful cars that left the factory in a no standard colour and makes this a very rare combination.
This ES was purchased by its current and last owner end eighties, beginning nineties. The car was subsequently restored before being registered for the road in 1992. It was only driven for a short while before being parked into the owners garage. The cars has been parked in a car bubble to preserve it as optimal as possible. After almost 25 years in storage, this P1800ES was only covered by a marginal layer of dust and was even able to run in the garage. The P1800 was completely checked and put back into running condition. The following parts have been replaced to bring the car back on the road: injectors, Fuel filter, brake lines, brake calipers, exhaust,…
This P1800ES is a unique opportunity to buy a P1800 in excellent condition and striking colour combination. For sale on behalf of owner.
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