1970 Volvo P1800E Restored 4 Speed Beauty
1970 Volvo P1800
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| 1970 Volvo P1800E Restored 4 Speed Beauty
I am pleased to offer this beautiful 1970 Volvo P1800E. Odometer shows approx. 160,XXX +/- miles but actual mileage is unknown. Car features 4 speed manual trans. with overdrive. VIN # is 18445132337. Car was restored in the 2017 and presents very well today. All of the wearable items were replaced, body put on rotisserie etc. etc. Owner notes that car was originally green but looks great in it’s current viper silver paint. Car drives great – has tons of pep. Interior is black vinyl and was re-done about 6 months ago. The engine top end was re-done about 6 months ago and compression on all cylinders is approx. 160. Car comes with a NY transferable registration (NY does not issue titles for cars of this vintage). History of the model (according to Hagerty): Design of the car was until very recently attributed to Frua of Italy, but in reality, it was a family affair, done primarily by a then-young Pelle Pettersen the son of 544 designer Helmer Pettersen. The car at least looked Italian, very much a product of the 1950s rather than the 1960s with neat tail fins and a short greenhouse with a tall beltline. Early cars were assembled by Jensen in West Bromwich, England. Quality of the Jensen-built cars was, however, not up to Volvo’s standards (and the cars were notoriously rust-prone) so production was shifted to Volvo’s Gothenburg plant in Sweden in 1963 and the model name transitioned from P1800 to 1800S. A few years later, in 1969, the original 1.8-liter B18 engine was replaced with the 2.0-liter B20 for an added 18 hp. Both engines came with dual, English-made SU carburetors. In 1970, the 1800E came with a host of changes including a new (and slightly less charming) instrument panel and Bosch electronic fuel injection, one of the first cars to use this system. The change was good for another 12 or so horsepower and improved drivability. The last major variant was the 1800ES, a two-door wagon with a glass tailgate. Nearly as lovely as the coupe, it remains one of the most successful variations on the sports wagon theme. Today, parts support for the 1800s remains quite good (with trim items for the early cars being an exception), and several specialists are available to take good care of owners. And while the B18 and B20 engines are nearly unburstable, bodies rust with alacrity, which means it is usually more cost effective and gratifying to pay a premium for a nice example than to buy a project with the aim of bringing it up to snuff. Valuation according to Hagerty:
#1 condition – $46,700 #2 condition – $30,500 #3 condition – $22,100 Video Links:
* To watch a short walk- around video, click here * To read a great article on the P1800 compliments of Petrolicious, click here Photos 1970 Volvo P1800E Restored 4 Speed Beauty Car is located in White Plains, NY. Contact Ron Susser
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- Make: Volvo
- Model: P1800
- SubModel: B20
- Type: --
- Year: 1970
- Mileage: 160000
- VIN: 18445132337
- Color: Silver
- Engine size: --
- Power options: --
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: --
- Interior color: Black
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
