Vehicle Description
This 1965 Volvo P1800 Coupe is completely restored and expertly
finished in Bright Red with Black Interior. It's powered by a
powered by a 1.8L B18 4-cylinder engine that's backed by a proper
4-speed manual. The engine features dual sidedraft carburetors that
help produce 108hp through 1778cc's. With its very Italian look,
(styling was by Pelle Petterson under the tutelage of Pietro Frua
when Frua's studio was a subsidiary of the prestigious Italian
carrozzeria Ghia), a proper manual gearbox and race-inspired red
exterior, this example is an attention grabber for sure and will
transport you back in time. It has a beautifully shaped low roof
and curvy lines. Up front is a Ferrari-style "eggcrate" grille, and
the body lines flow out the back to modest tailfins at the rear
that seem to hover above bullet-shaped pod taillights. Moving right
on into the beautiful black interior, the cars Italian showing
continues on with comfortable sport-inspired bucket seats and the
simplicity in the dash creating a comfortable and pleasing cockpit
that provides the perfect ambiance for a long drive. The
color-matched wheels with polished beauty rings and wide-whites add
the finishing touch to this sensational Volvo. This one is sure to
wow at any car show and will, most likely, be the only one there,
as it is 1 of only 4,000 made. It's truly a classic unlike any
other on the road. Don't miss the rare opportunity to add this
stellar example to your collection.The Volvo P1800 sports coupe
seemed to come out of nowhere. It took everyone by surprise when it
arrived in 1961 because Volvo was considered a sober Swedish
automaker known to most Americans for plain-looking, rugged family
cars.Marketed as a stylish touring car rather than a sports car,
the car was presented to the public for the first time at the
Brussels Motor Show in January 1960. Volvo introduced the 1800 line
in 1961 as a way to compete against European (and especially
British) automakers in the sports car segment in the U.S. The idea
was that it would offer luxury-caliber performance and styling at
an affordable price. A series of cheeky advertorials ("It's sort of
a souped-down Ferrari") bolstered the concept, but it was the car's
mixed-European good looks that proved most compelling.The P1800
received prominence in the early 60's when a white 1962 Volvo P1800
with number plate ST1 was driven by the character Simon Templar
(Roger Moore) in the hit TV series The Saint (1962--69). When asked
to name his favorite "movie car" many years later, Moore said it
was the Volvo P1800, commenting: "I have a great affection for the
Volvo P1800, as, of course, I owned one, as well as used one in the
series. It's a beautiful car." In 1998, a Volvo 1800S was certified
as the highest mileage private vehicle driven by the original owner
in non-commercial service --- having exceeded three million miles
as of 2013.For more information on this gorgeous 1965 Volvo P1800
Coupe or any of our 100+ High-Performance, Exotic & Special
Interest Coupes always in stock, contact one of our friendly and
knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our
Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus - where we have over 40,000 sq
ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the
Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston
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High-Performance, Luxury, Exotic, Sports, and Special Interest Cars
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