Description
Volvo P1800S – Cherished, Sorted & Ready to Be Enjoyed
There are classic cars, and then there are icons.
This Volvo P1800S sits firmly in the latter category.
I have owned this car for over 10 years, and it has been maintained not as a project, but as a long-term keeper. It has been carefully improved, sympathetically restored where required, and always treated with respect for what is widely regarded as Volvo’s most beautiful design.
Mechanically, the car is extremely well sorted. The gearbox has been overhauled, the entire suspension system renewed, and it drives exactly as a grand touring classic should—tight, composed, and confidence-inspiring. Its reliability is proven: the car has been driven to Dublin and back without a single issue, underscoring its usability and road-worthiness.
Cosmetically, the car presents very well and retains key original features prized by enthusiasts, including the famous “hockey stick” chrome side trim and the correct cow horn registration number, both of which add to its period character and desirability. I have also invested in brand new chrome trims, which lift the car beautifully.
The car has always been lovingly stored under a porch, protected from the elements. The sills and undercarriage were professionally redone by a specialist around three years ago, offering real peace of mind. It has passed its MOT and is regularly driven and enjoyed.
Inside, the car is a pleasure to be in. All gauges and meters are fully functional, with the sole exception of the clock (as is often the case with classics of this era).
The car shows 80, 000 miles, which feels entirely consistent with how it drives. It is not over-restored, not tired—just well cared for and honest. On the road it is a super head-turner, particularly on summer drives, drawing attention and conversation wherever it goes.
Included in the sale is a spare set of original rims, complete with centre box addition, adding both value and originality.
This P1800S is not for someone looking to flip a car. It is meant for a loving owner or family who appreciates elegance, reliability, and timeless Scandinavian design—and who intends to enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed.
If you are looking for a Volvo P1800S that has been properly cared for, properly sorted, and genuinely driven, this car will not disappoint.
Serious enquiries only. The car deserves the right next custodian. Mechanically, the car is extremely well sorted. The gearbox has been overhauled, the entire suspension system renewed, and it drives exactly as a grand touring classic should—tight, composed, and confidence-inspiring. Its reliability is proven: the car has been driven to Dublin and back without a single issue, underscoring its usability and road-worthiness.
Cosmetically, the car presents very well and retains key original features prized by enthusiasts, including the famous “hockey stick” chrome side trim and the correct cow horn registration number, both of which add to its period character and desirability. I have also invested in brand new chrome trims, which lift the car beautifully.
The car has always been lovingly stored under a porch, protected from the elements. The sills and undercarriage were professionally redone by a specialist around three years ago, offering real peace of mind. It has passed its MOT and is regularly driven and enjoyed.
Inside, the car is a pleasure to be in. All gauges and meters are fully functional, with the sole exception of the clock (as is often the case with classics of this era).
The car shows 80, 000 miles, which feels entirely consistent with how it drives. It is not over-restored, not tired—just well cared for and honest. On the road it is a super head-turner, particularly on summer drives, drawing attention and conversation wherever it goes.
Included in the sale is a spare set of original rims, complete with centre box addition, adding both value and originality.
This P1800S is not for someone looking to flip a car. It is meant for a loving owner or family who appreciates elegance, reliability, and timeless Scandinavian design—and who intends to enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed.
If you are looking for a Volvo P1800S that has been properly cared for, properly sorted, and genuinely driven, this car will not disappoint.
Serious enquiries only. The car deserves the right next custodian.
