Description
A truly stunning example of the iconic 1973 Volvo 1800 ES estate, owned and cherished by a genuine Volvo enthusiast.
This is a beautifully sorted classic that has clearly benefited from years of careful ownership, extensive maintenance and tasteful upgrades, with thousands spent to make it the car it is today. Finished in superb condition throughout, the car is remarkably solid and has been kept MOT’d despite now being exempt, providing real confidence in the care and attention it has received.
Originally an automatic, the car has been professionally converted to a manual gearbox with overdrive by Volvo specialists, transforming the driving experience. It also benefits from a power steering conversion, making it an absolute pleasure to drive compared with many classics of the era.
Under the bonnet sits the reliable 2. 0-litre engine, converted from electronic fuel injection to carburettors for simplicity, ease of maintenance and a more traditional classic driving feel.
The previous owner spared no expense in maintaining and improving the car. Upgrades include the manual gearbox conversion with overdrive, power steering conversion and carburettor conversion. A Momo steering wheel has been fitted, with the original wheel included, while Minilite alloy wheels are fitted all round, with the original wheels also supplied. The original seats have been rebuilt with new seat springs, and the car comes with a comprehensive history file and documentation covering its life.
The interior presents beautifully and retains the character these cars are loved for, while the practical ES shooting brake design makes it one of the most distinctive classic Volvos ever produced.
A rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely well-sorted Volvo 1800 ES that has been owned by someone who truly understood and cared for the marque. Classic Volvos of this quality are becoming increasingly hard to find.
