1971 Volvo P1800 E
No Reserve

Registration No: DOR 798K
Chassis No: 37186
MOT: Exempt

• Finished in White complemented by a Black interior
• In need of recommissioning after a period of dry storage
• Offered with history file and current V5C document
• Understood to have been restored between 2009 – 2011

Based on a design exercise by the Swedish-born Pelle Petterson whilst working at Frua, the Volvo P1800 was officially unveiled at the January 1960 Brussels Salon. Not entering production for a year, the newcomer's sleek monocoque bodyshell was equipped with independent front suspension, a coil-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc / drum brakes. Powered by a 1782cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to a four-speed manual gearbox, the 2+2-seater was capable of over 100mph. Initially manufactured in the UK, P1800 assembly was transferred to Sweden during April 1963. Best remembered as Roger Moore's steed in 'The Saint' TV series which ran from 1962 until 1969, the stylish Volvo has long been a cult classic. The original engine was replaced in 1969 by the 2-litre B20 unit, itself being upgraded a year later with a revised camshaft and fuel injection. The resulting output was 130bhp - sufficient to power the Volvo to 62mph in 9.5 seconds and on to a shade under 120mph. This facelifted model acquired four-wheel disc braking at the same time.

Understood to have been restored between 2009 – 2011, this example has spent a period in dry storage and will require recommissioning before returning to the road. Finished in a very ‘Saint’ like colour scheme of white complemented by a black interior 'DOR 798K' is offered with a history file comprising of a collection of invoices with many from c.2010, old MOT certificates plus a current V5c document and displays a credible 92,234 miles. A worthy project for all Roger Moore fans!

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760