Description
Volvo 1800S
Year of manufacture 1968 Gothenburg Sweden, ‘S’ for Sweden
Right hand drive – Blue Dial version.
Reg No:- JDY 276G - First Registered in UK, 20th December 1968
Now 58 years old MOT and Road tax free.
The Appeal
The Volvo 1800S is undoubtedly the most elegantly, exquisitely designed Volvo
In the twentieth century, the car was designed by ‘Pelle Petterson’ (yacht designer) who was employed by ‘Carrosseria Frua’.
Made famous by Sir Roger Moor (actor) in the Saint TV series.
A Volvo 1800S holds the world record for endurance clocking up over 3. 2 million miles by Irv Gordon.
Turns heads endlessly where ever it goes.
The Mechanics
1986cc B20B/ E/ F/ 14 Power plant.
Replacement engine and gearbox was fitted
with the more powerful B20B 2-Litre 118 bhp which all later cars had until end of production..
Twin S. U. Carburettors
4 Speed manual with overdrive
Unleaded fuel conversion
Total rebuild of Suspension back and front
Serviced May 2024 new Lubricants.
Sitting on Dark grey Minilite wheels with new tyres.
The Condition
Seats have recently been re-upholstered Tan
With Dark Green carpets.
All dials functioning
Heater working
Bodywork is in very good condition resprayed in original
Colour ‘DunkenGrun’ 94 Volvo Dark Green in 2024.
Underside completely restored and undersealed – immaculate.
Original Steering Wheel and Seat belt fastners.
New Brake Calipers RH & LH July 2025.
Very rare stainless steel lower bodywork trims which accentuate the car.
Overall a very well presented car.
History
Has been in the same family for 24 years when I bought it.
The car has had 7 previous owners
Receipts totalling £6000 for work done up to 1999
In my ownership restoration costs amount to £11, 000 plus.
Incomplete service history, with some invoices and handbook present
The car has been garaged/ stored and only driven in dry conditions
Indicated milage of 25, 469 on replacement B20 engine, although this is not believed to be accurate due to replacement speedometer
Overall
You will not be disappointed in ownership of this car, not many RHD cars for sale in UK so value will only increase.
You will not be disappointed.
The colour being as near as British Racing Green suits the car very well. Bearing in mind the history of Volvo 1800s this car will go on forever.
