Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025 on Saturday the 22nd of March - Sunday the 23rd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
1970 marked the arrival of the fuel-injected 1800E, which was fitted with the 130bhp B20E engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel-injection and a revised camshaft and offered 118mph and 0–60mph in 9. 5 seconds. The 1970 model was also the first 1800 with four-wheel disc brakes
This 1971 example is finished in the classic colour combination of California White over a gently patinated red leather interior
Recently part of a small private Collection, being maintained regardless of cost and ready to be used at the turn of the key
Fitted with the desirable option of overdrive alongside electronic variable power steering, a rare sunroof and an aluminium radiator which, when all combined, make for a very useable package
Significant expenditure with specialists Templar Classics of c.£11, 500 since 2020 includes an engine rebuild with new camshaft and followers, repair to front crossmember turrets, refurb of front suspension, new exhaust system, new half-shaft seals, new heated rear screen (very rare!) - all 2022- and replacement tail pipes, axle straps, clutch-arm gaiter, rev counter and time clock repairs and Waxoyled - all in 2020
Conceived in Sweden, designed in Italy, unveiled in Belgium, built in Britain and sold in America, Volvo's P1800 was and still is a niche product and all the better for it
