1972 Volvo P1800 ES

Registration No: HTU 7K
Chassis No: 2679
MOT: Exempt

• Credible c.72,100 miles and bare metal repaint in 2024
• Finished in California White with Tan leather interior
• Manual transmission and period correct alloys

Based on a design exercise by Pelle Peterson the Volvo P1800 sports car was unveiled at the 1960 Brussels Salon. Powered by a 1782cc OHV four-cylinder engine (complete with five-bearing crankshaft and twin carburettors) allied to a four-speed manual gearbox, it was capable of over 100mph. Never a major contender in the racing world, a P1800 did, however, finish second in class at the 1967 Daytona 24-hour race. Introduced in August 1971, the 1800 ES was arguably one of the world's first 'lifestyle' estate cars (a genre now typified by the BMW 3-Series Touring). Boasting notably greater luggage space thanks to its extended roof line and sharply raked frameless glass tailgate, the model came with a more powerful Bosch fuel-injected 1986cc OHV four-cylinder powerplant as standard. Further benefiting from four-wheel disc brakes and the choice of either four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, it remained in production until 1973 (by which time some 8,078 are thought to have been made).

Dating from 1972, this manual transmission 1800 ES was subject to a bare metal repaint in 2024 and now presents well in California White with original tan leather interior. It displays a credible c.72,100 miles on its odometer and sits on period correct alloy wheels. Although the vendor advises the car runs well, due to a recent period in storage he recommends the usual recommissioning checks are carried out prior to use.

PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle appears to have developed a slight misfire since consignment, possibly done to lack of use / ‘old petrol’ and

vendor advises the gearbox is fitted with overdrive.

For more information, please contact:
Stewart Parker
info@handh.co.uk
07836 346875