Highlights
- Beautifully-kept example of Volvo's iconic Sports Coupé
- Highly original throughout
- Extensive brake system overhaul undertaken, including discs, hoses, pipes and rebuilt servo
- Comprehensive suspension and steering refresh undertaken
The Appeal
The Volvo P1800 gained worldwide fame when driven by Roger Moore in "The Saint", but drivers in the know already cherished the car very happily. Boasting remarkable Scandinavian reliability, the 1800 was a car happy to rack up the miles, and did so inside beautiful bodywork by Pelle Petterson - under the watchful eye of the legendary Pietro Frua. It's a classic that ticks all of the desirable boxes.
This particular 1967 example has been in the current ownership for 9 years and is believed to have covered just 100 miles in the last five years. The car has benefited from extensive mechanical attention including a comprehensive brake system overhaul, new suspension components, and regular fluid changes, and is now ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK on 01/09/1967
- Seven former registered keepers
- In current ownership since 10/12/2016
- Previously stored off-road in a garage for many years
- Odometer shows 55,000 miles, believed to be accurate based on interior condition
- V5 registration document present
- Previous history documentation lost during house move 5 years ago
The Condition
- Repainted in Old English White just before current ownership
- Bodywork and paint appear in smart condition
- No obvious areas stand out as requiring repairs or paintwork
- Much of the chrome is original
- Owner-fitted front grille surround, front bumpers, and screen chrome surrounds
- Some trim shows age, but is overall bright and presentable
- Four new tyres fitted, as well as four new hub caps
- Underside is sound and clean with some minor pre-ownership repairs
- Interior believed to be original
- Clean and tidy throughout with only gentle wear
- Original water and oil temperature gauges are still fitted, but not accurate
- Aftermarket water temperature gauge installed
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre B18 straight-four engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Head has unleaded valve seats (already fitted when purchased)
As a result, the car uses super unleaded fuel without issues
In recent years, the car has seen:
- Extensive brake system overhaul undertaken (discs, hoses, pipes, rebuilt servo)
- New suspension bushes installed
- New front shock absorbers
- All steering track rod ends replaced
- Electric fan fitted
- Manually operated cooling fan installed as backup
Recent maintenance includes:
- Fresh oil for the engine, gearbox and differential
- New battery installed
- Engine reportedly runs well with 50 psi oil pressure
- Water temperature reportedly stays below the halfway mark on the gauge
- The vendor reports that the car is driving well without issue
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