Vehicle Description
The Volvo P1800E coupe has remained high collector's desirability
lists because it is that rare vehicle that is both distinctly
styled and timelessly European. And this 1970 coupe has been
treated with the right care, including a sleek respray,
high-quality leather interior, and a fresh rebuild on the original
motor.
The reason the P1800 is so coveted is it carries a higher level of
craftsmanship. The front end has an attractive presence that could
have come from Italian design houses like Vignale or Ghia. You can
also see the quality in the profile. The sheetmetal has a curve
right in the door that flows directly into a hint of tailfin.
That's the kind of expensive and time-consuming manufacturing that
could only come from choosing artistry over efficiency. The dark
green paint was given a professional respray in 2011, and when you
pay for quality, the attractiveness lasts. That's why you have such
a nice gloss to highlight the Volvo's unique shape. Plus, bright
chrome bumpers, complete badging, and the correct-style sport
wheels all make for a standout vintage total package.
The tan interior gives this a timeless color combo against the
exterior paint, and the leather has the supple look and feel of a
more recent investment. The front bucket seats not only look good,
but they also retain the factory-style thigh bolstering. That might
seem like a small detail, but it was proof that Volvo wanted you to
use these for comfortable grand touring. When you slip behind the
three-spoke steering wheel, you instantly understand why there are
people who are fanatical about their Volvos. It mixes safe and
sturdy construction with European elegance and performance. You see
it in the complete set of Smiths gauges and feel it in the crisp
action of the gearstick. The full interior package feels very
detail-oriented. So it combines practical pieces, like the
three-point seatbelts (a Volvo safety invention) to the factory
AM/FM radio that's still there for display.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 2.0-liter motor. It has a
fantastic presentation with its red block and bright head cover
that you can instantly tell this has been treated well since day
one. In fact, this motor has been rebuilt only about 2k miles ago.
It even has upgrades like a metal timing gear versus the original
fiber, an electronic fuel pump, and electronic ignition. And 1970
was the first year to offer fuel injection, which was the most
potent powerhouse of the P1800 series. So you have a strong-running
heart at the center of this great grand touring machine. This kind
of setup means the engine is built for versatility instead of
all-out speed, and the suspension is tuned for a better ride than
most vintage sports cars you know. The four-speed manual
transmission shifts smooth as it gives you frim control over the
motor. And the clean undercarriage photos reveal more desirable
features, like the new rear end seal, Bilstein shocks, and
four-wheel power disc brakes (a factory upgrade debuting in
1970.)
The sale comes complete with service manuals. This is the
right-year car that has also been treated with all the right care
and investments. So you know this makes for an awesome classic you
need to have in your garage. Call now!
