Vehicle Description
This 1965 Volvo P1800S Coupe is completely restored and expertly
finished in Bright Red with Black Interior. It's 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. 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 1800S
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 P1800S, 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 P1800S
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
Martin, Lotus of Bellevue and Superformance, we always have 200+
High-Performance, Luxury, Exotic, Sports, and Special Interest Cars
always in our inventory, Park Place Ltd is Home to the West Coast's
Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special
Interest Automobiles. With 200+ Always On Site, Nobody Has What We
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