Vehicle Description
1973 Volvo 1800es - 1986cc 4 Cylinder - Automatic Transmission -
90k Miles - Blue Exterior - Blue Interior The early 1970's was the
dawn of a new design element in the automotive world, the
hatchback. More popular in smaller compacts and sports cars such as
the Renault 16, MGB GT and the Lamborghini Espada, the additional
third door proved to be stylish and quite useful as well. The lines
of the hatchback mirrored those of a fastback lending to a sporty
styling yet having the additional rear opening and added space gave
plenty of room for additional cargo not always available in smaller
vehicles. Volvo first offered the 1800 ES in 1972 as well as the
1800 coupe, however in 1973 only the 1800 ES wagon was offered in
the sporty 1800. These stylish little wagons featured all the best
equipment of the 1800 coupe, 2.0 litre fuel injected four cylinder
and four-wheel disc brakes, and weighing in only 30 kg more than
the coupe, the ES featured the same suspension as well. From 1972
to 1973 this model remained nearly the same with only a slight drop
in horsepower in 1973 from 130hp to a 112 hp net due to a drop in
engine compression. Volvo only produced a little over 8000 1800 ES
models in those two years, an average about 4000 per year. Garage
Kept Motors is delighted to offer for sale this blue-on-blue
example of the 1973 Volvo ES. Painted in the factory light blue
metallic this wagon present very well with a deep luster. The
stainless trim and chrome bumpers are well maintained showing only
some light patina and scratching and maintains a rich shine. A set
of aftermarket wire wheel covers have been added over the factory
steel rally wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Radials. Inside the car
features newer front seat upholstery that was upgraded with a dark
blue inserts and matching piping trim. The door panels, headliner
and carpet appear to be original. The carpet has some very light
wear and sun fade but is otherwise well maintained. There is also
some soiling of the headliner as documented in the photos and the
vinyl dash has several cracks in pad and is protected with a
carpeted cover. The black dash features faux wood grain trim and
frames the factory Smiths gauges that give this sporty wagon a
retro-modern look that is pure early 70's European feel that still
feels just as relevant and timeless and features both metric and
English units of measurement. The tachometer measures the RPMs in a
unique 1000 increment. The factory radio has been upgraded with a
Sony AM/FM Cassette player and rear Jensen 3-way speakers. Factory
rear window defroster, or demister in Volvo speak, is standard on
these sporty wagons. Under the bonnet the 2.0 litre inline
4-cylinder is clean and has been lightly detailed and the factory
decals and markings are still present in the engine compartment.
The 112hp is transferred through a 3-speed automatic transmission
to rear solid axle differential. Underneath, the floorboards and
subframe have been undercoated and there appears to be some surface
rust present but no rust through. As mentioned, these 1800's
feature 4-wheel power disc brakes with manual steering. The Volvo
1800ES has a reputation for remarkable handling and are spirited
drivers. These sporty hatchbacks are fun cars to cruise in
especially on winding two lane back roads and comfortable enough
for long drives, with plenty of room for luggage to take this car
on a weekend away. Please call if interested or e-mail with
specific questions. Thanks for looking.