1971 | Volvo 1800 E
£42,461
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1971 | Volvo 1800 E
£42,461
1971 | Volvo 1800 E
£42,461
Dealer
Description
Description
With the P1800, Volvo showed in 1961 that solidity and elegance need not be mutually exclusive. The coupé, designed by Pelle Petterson, became world-famous as the car driven by Simon Templar in The Saint and grew into the most beloved classic Volvo. The P1800 E is the final evolution of the coupé: built from 1970 to 1972, with the two-litre B20 engine with Bosch fuel injection, disc brakes all round and a more finely finished interior. It is the P1800 you could drive every day without compromise.
This 1971 P1800 E has been in the possession of the same owner for thirty-six years. Between 2012 and 2015, he personally restored the car professionally and extensively, working with various specialists, including a complete overhaul of the engine. On that occasion, the odometer was reset to zero; since then, the car has covered 6,854 miles — more than 11,000 km —. The P1800 was recently serviced. The result is a classic with a calm, well-lived-in quality: not a quickly prepared sales car, but a car with a known history that has proven itself in use.
Technically, the P1800 has remained original. The only deviation from standard is electric power steering from the Dutch company EZ Power Steering: discreetly concealed, invisible in the interior and fully reversible. It makes steering in town and when parking noticeably lighter, without changing anything about the driving character or the original appearance. Anyone who prefers the car completely standard can simply have the system removed.
The bodywork is in its original colour: Steel Blue, colour code 102, a deep, understated shade of blue that brings out the coupé’s clean lines particularly beautifully, here on the original aluminium wheels. The black interior is in very fine condition and gives the whole car a timeless appearance.
And then the most important thing: this P1800 drives fantastically. The rebuilt engine runs smoothly, the four-speed gearbox with overdrive makes it relaxed over long distances, and the car feels thoroughly sound and complete. Ready to get in and drive away without hesitation, whether for a Sunday outing or a journey through Europe.
The car comes with a file containing its history, invoices and valuation reports. Due to its age, the P1800 is also exempt from the APK inspection requirement. We are handling the sale of this P1800 E on behalf of the owner and would be pleased to show it to you in person in Voorschoten.
This description has been automatically translated. Original language: Dutch.
Condition & Registration
Condition & Registration
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Inspection Report
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Inspection Report
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Technical Details
Technical Details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Volvo
- Model series
- P 1800
- Model name
- 1800 E
- Manufacturer code
- U-W
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1971
- Mileage (read)
- 6,854 mi
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- No
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Coupe
- Power (kW/hp)
- 91/124
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 1986
- Cylinders
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Steering
- Left (LHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- Not provided
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Not provided
- Rear brakes
- Not provided
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual Configuration
Individual Configuration
- Exterior color
- Blue
- Manufacturer color name
- 102
- Interior color
- Black
- Interior material
- Leather
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