Beschreibung
Trinity Car Solutions are renowned for finding cars of beauty and those which are "just a little bit different", and this superb Volvo 1800 is definitely one car that can apply those descriptives. The pictures of this incredible car do not do him justice, absolutely jaw dropping beauty, those lines can only be from one era.
A little history trip of the Volvo 1800, starts with the saloon marque being described as safe, solid, and sporty, but also overweight, rather cramped, visually dated, and not all that fast. Of course, it was never intended as an all out sports car, but it was the Swedish automaker’s image leader, the iconic "Simon Templar" car.
Volvo had always been known for a focus on safety rather than speed, so it came as a bit of a surprise when it unveiled the Volvo P1800 in 1960 at the Brussels Motor Show, a sleek and sporty car that would go on to become a star of the silver screen driven by Roger Moore in The Saint. The PV544 that preceded it did have sporting pretensions and was used extensively in rallying, but it didn’t have the same sex appeal as the lower and more attractive P1800. It did have a strong engine though, and it was this 1778cc B18 design that powered the P1800, followed by the 1986cc B20. It’s beginnings were not as smooth as its waist lines, as Volkswagen forbade coachbuilder Karmann from producing the P1800, for fear of Volvo’s car offering too much competition to its own products. A rocky period followed, but the Swedish firm eventually struck a deal with Jensen, who agreed to use its under-utilised production facilities at Linwood and West Bromwich to build 10, 000 P1800s. In the end only 6000 cars were made by Jensen, with 4500 destined for the export market
Our example was subject of an extensive restoration, with list and receipts to show an exacting and comprehensive amount of work completed. and comes with a great history file and 78k miles from new, this iconic car is certainly one for the enthusiasts collection, finished in stunning blue paintwork with only the occasional minor mark and age related blemish. The interior finished in black leather has that quality smell, the aroma of the quality leather, deep wilton carpets, and the quirky ergonomics of the day.
Cars like this don't appear everyday, and this example has the potential to be a show stopper in the right hands, rare and desirable, guaranteed to make you smile.
Any inspection welcome as this amazing car has undergone a complete pre sale inspection schedule by the team at Trinity Car Solutions.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions or to arrange a viewing. Here at Trinity our mission is to supply top quality specialist marques to our valued customers.
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