Volvo P1800
ES
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General information
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Second hand -
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Volvo -
P1800 -
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Estate -
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Vehicle history
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92.062 km -
01/1976 -
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Technical specifications
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Manual -
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124 HP -
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2000 -
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Energy consumption
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Petrol
Aesthetics
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Blue -
Black -
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Synthetic leather
Equipments
Pas de données disponibles
Description
The Volvo P1800 ES represents the ultimate evolution of the P1800 line, a model that marks the technical and stylistic pinnacle of this Swedish sports coupé launched in the early 1960s. The P1800 appeared in 1961 as an elegant 2+2 coupé designed by Pelle Petterson under the influence of Italian stylist Pietro Frua. Conceived more as a comfortable and fast GT than a true sports car, it owes much of its fame to the television series The Saint, in which Roger Moore made it his signature car.
Over the course of the decade, the car evolved gradually. The Volvo four-cylinder engine, derived from that of the Amazon series, increased in size from 1.8 liters to 2.0 liters in 1968 with the introduction of the more robust and powerful B20 engine. In 1969, Volvo took a significant step forward by adopting Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, which replaced carburetors. This system—one of the first electronic fuel injection systems to be mass-produced—improved power, responsiveness, and emissions, leading to the creation of the 1800E version ("E" for Einspritzung, injection).
In 1971-1972, the final evolution of the model appeared: the 1800 ES, an original interpretation of the shooting brake type. In-house designer Jan Wilsgaard conceived a completely new rear end, with an elongated roofline and, most notably, a spectacular all-glass rear window, which would become the model's visual signature and earn it the nickname "Schneewittchensarg" ("Snow White's coffin") in Germany. This configuration significantly increased cargo capacity while preserving the elegance of the coupé, creating what is now considered one of the first European sports wagons.
Under the hood, the European version retains the B20E engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection. This 1986 cc four-cylinder engine develops approximately 124 hp DIN at 6,000 rpm and 173 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm, allowing for a top speed close to 190 km/h. The car features a classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox with Laycock de Normanville overdrive (or, more rarely, a Borg-Warner automatic). The suspension combines double wishbones at the front and a live axle with four arms and a Panhard rod at the rear, while braking is handled by four disc brakes.
Production of the 1800 ES remained relatively limited: just over 8,000 units were assembled between 1971 and 1973. The model's discontinuation was primarily due to the implementation of new American safety standards, which would have required extensive modifications to the bodywork. Despite its short lifespan, the P1800 ES remains one of the most sought-after classic Volvos today, both for its unique design and its renowned mechanical reliability.
This particular example was produced in 1976 in Belgium, at the Volvo factory in Ghent. The car was reportedly delivered new to Luxembourg before returning to Belgium in 2018. It is therefore a European version with fuel injection, which is relatively rare. It has covered a total of only 92,000 km and is presented today in impeccable condition, both mechanically and aesthetically.
More info: https://www.route59.be/all/volvo-p1800-es/
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