1966 Volvo P1800 S

Registration No: HKT 69D
Chassis No: 20657
MOT: Exempt

• Subject to a repaint and interior retrim in 2016
• Offered with history file
• Treated to £9,000 worth of mechanical and electrical work over the past twelve months

Based on a design exercise by the Swedish-born Pelle Petterson whilst working at Frua, the Volvo P1800 sports car was officially unveiled at the January 1960 Brussels Salon. Not entering production for a year, the newcomer's sleek two-door 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 breathing through twin SU carburettors, allied to a four-speed manual gearbox, it was capable of over 100mph. The P1800 was immortalised in the 1960s TV series 'The Saint' starring the late Roger Moore.

Finished in Metallic Grey with Red upholstery, this lovely right-hand drive UK example displays a credible but unwarranted 79,000 miles. Treated to an extensive cosmetic restoration in 2016 which included a respray and complete interior retrim, ‘HKT 69D’ has benefited from an additional £9,000 worth of expenditure over the past twelve months. The work was mechanical and electrical in nature and saw numerous parts being sourced from marque specialists Amazon Cars and Brookhouse Parts Ltd. Boasting a heated rear windscreen and retro-styled stereo with USB connectivity, the Volvo is accompanied by an original service manual, reproduction instruction book and collection of invoices / old MOTs. Riding on correct-type steel wheels, this appealing P1800S is described by the vendor as being in ‘very good’ condition with regards to its engine, electrical equipment, interior trim and bodywork, while he rates the gearbox and paintwork as ‘excellent’.

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