100% documented one owner with orig factory order & dealership pedigree papers!

Price: - Item location: Salem, New Hampshire, United States
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1970 Volvo 1800E

NO RESERVE*** Up for presentation is a 99.5% rust free, one owner 1970 Volvo 1800E with 100% full documentation, build-order form, dealer order receiptand provenance with original purchase papers andcertified cashiers check for purchase. One of only 2799 produced in 1970.Turn key vehicle. Runs nice, shifts smooth through all gearsand starts right up. Mechanically sound. Ready for inspection and should lastfor another 25 years as is with proper maintenance, let alone restoring it. A great daily driveror weekend cruiser that would be a world class candidate for a completerestorationto bring it to the $50-60K plateau due to its incredible provenance and history. This example has an olderrepaint in original code 094 Dark Green. 1970 was the first year withthe larger 2.0L unlike the previous 1.8L's. Theelectrical fuel injection-system is made by Bosch: the D-Jetronic system,has a dual circuit brake-system andall four wheel disc brakes. All 4 lower wheel wells are 100% rust free, as are both rocker panels, both door panels, door jambs, hinges, floor boards, front and rear quarters,trunk area andframe. The undercarriage was factory ordered withZiebart and is solid throughout. All glass is original OEM Volvowith no cracks. The only rustarea is ontop of the driver side inside wheel well, under the hood as seen.The engine compartment isunmolested and 100% original with numbers matching 130HP B20Eengine #2196 and M41 w overdrive4-speed drivetrain with original OEM Bosch/Volvo parts with the sole exception of the battery and battery area, which has an older fiberglassrepairby the original owner. This vehiclewas owned by an 80 y/o couple. Last NH inspection was Nov 1996. Garaged for the last 20 yrs, but was driven around his neighborhood periodically until2012 due to health issues. Has been started up on a monthly basis since. All 4 H-rated OEM Michelin XZX 165-SR-15's have plenty of rubber left and do not show any indications of dry rot. Shows normal minimal wear for a 47 year old classic. The interior is also virtually unmolested and 100% original with the exception ofnewly re-upholstered front seats. Dashboard is excellent and crack free. All originalSmiths gauges work. Original AM/FM radio works, as does the original quartz clock.Included are various pedigree documents too numerous to mention:Original AB Volvo factory order sheet onApril 6th1970 from theAB Volvo factory in Gothenburg Sweden. Original dealer receipt from Oxford Motors in East Patterson NJ along with acopy of the original certified cashiers check from Citizen's bank on June 17th 1970 for thepurchase price of $3,565. Original dealer invoice from Oxford Motors withsalesman N Gyllenhammer on June 17th 1970 for the MSRP of$3,865, to reflect the initial$300 deposit .All shipping and International customsprovenance from its origin in AB Volvo, Gothenburg Sweden signed by Olof Cullman on June 16th 1970 stating the engine #2196. All shipping receipts, bill of ladingand customs inspections, and necessary shipping insurancefrom Sweden to Londo, and eventually to Oxford Motors in NJ. US Treasury Dept. Bureau of Customs entrance certificate. Original receipt for the vehicles first break in oil change by Oxford Motors in fall of 1970 for $7.85.Original owners manual, and of course a clean title signedby the husband of the owner. The buyer line was left blank, to ensure it's next owner as a true documented 2nd owner.Prior maintenance performed by Jaffarian Volvo Haverhill MA and recenttune-up performed by European Motorsports Lawrence MA on Feb 6th 2017 with new OEMBosch points, cap, rotor, spark plugs,and Boschignition coil. New Wix air filter,Volvo OEM glass housed fuelfilter, Volvo OEM spark plug wires, fresh Castrol oil change with OEM Volvo oil filter, fresh Prestone coolant,Gates fuel injection line, Valvoline 75w-90 for the rear end, Super clean underneath.Trunk is clean, complete with original cardboard and trunk mat, and spare tire cover and jack. There is a very small area of minorsurface rust in the trunk as seen.Original Volvo AM/FM OEM radio works great, as do the wipers, lights,directionals,heater/defrost, and overdrive lever.Brakes have 80% of the padsremaining.The no leak exhaust is quiet with new OEM Volvo exhaust hangers. You willnot find a better documented P1800 anywhere.Mechanically sound and ready forregistration and inspection, or a #1 candidate for a total restoration.All International bidders welcome, including UK, Europe and of course Sweden. Buyer is responsible for shipping or local pick up.Vehicle can be see prior to auction end. Additionalpictures of the paperwork can be requested before auction end. $500 deposit within 48 hours, 10 days for balance,30 days for pick up.