Highlights

Bare-shell rebuild completed in 2008, with extensive mechanical restoration from 2016 onward
Engine disassembled, balanced, and rebuilt with new internals and an unleaded cylinder head
Interior refreshed with new leather front seats, carpeting, and dash pad
All brake and suspension components replaced, including an upgraded brake booster

The Appeal

With its elegant, Italian-influenced lines and Volvo's remarkable build quality on its side, the P1800S has earned a devoted following that couldn't be more well-deserved. Beyond their seemingly endless durability, they were remarkably handsome cars and particularly comfortable: the perfect touring car for the discerning driver.

This 1968 example has been comprehensively rebuilt, starting with a bare-shell restoration in 2008 and followed by an extensive mechanical restoration program from 2016 onward. The bodywork has been refinished in the evocative Swedish 'Monkgron' green, which suits the car and its plenty of chrome right down to the ground. Inside, the cabin has been thoroughly refreshed, while the engine has been disassembled, balanced, and rebuilt with new internals. All brake and suspension components have been replaced, and the four-speed manual transmission benefits from overdrive operating in all forward gears.

The car has been garaged for the last 12 months, with only around 500 miles driven in that time. It's a fabulous machine, and is reportedly in fine working order, ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.

Key Information

Mileage: 2,100 miles (indicated)
- Odometer reset during the bare-shell rebuild; the estimated total is approximately 100,100 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: exempt
Technical specs: 1,780cc inline four-cylinder, 4-speed manual with overdrive
Paperwork: V5C, photographic record of the restoration, some invoices

The Detail

Bare-shell rebuild completed in 2008
Extensive mechanical restoration performed from 2016 onward
Refinished in Swedish 'Monkgron' green
Chrome bumpers and light fixtures are in very good condition
Garaged for the last 12 months with approximately 500 miles driven during that period
New leather front seats and new carpeting installed
Rear seat fitted with new foam and a Volvo-branded cover
New dash pad installed; all gauges repaired and calibrated
Original seat belts retained
Engine disassembled and balanced with new pistons, camshaft, rocker arms, and pushrods
Unleaded cylinder head and electronic ignition installed
New clutch installed
Transmission disassembled and inspected; rear differential inspected
All new brake and suspension components, including an upgraded brake booster
All fuel lines and brake lines replaced
Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive operating in all forward gears

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