Up for consideration is a highly complete 1972 Volvo 1800E that
runs and drives quite well. Acquired directly from the daughter of
the original owner, the provenance is documented by a photograph of
its original metal Volvo Owner Identification Card issued on
December 22, 1971, to the original purchaser in South Elgin,
Illinois (the physical card was retained by the family for
sentimental value). The car was well-maintained and always
garage-kept, which is reflected in how well it runs despite the
cosmetic and structural rust. We are pricing this vehicle
accordingly as a running, driving project.
The Mechanicals
Powered by the 2.0L B20 inline-four equipped with factory Bosch
D-Jetronic fuel injection.
Always starts with ease, runs smoke-free, and drives well on the
road. The clutch feels good and engages smoothly.
Features the 4-speed manual gearbox with an electronic overdrive
toggle prominently mounted on the woodgrain dash. The transmission
and Laycock overdrive unit are fully intact underneath.
The highly original engine bay retains the factory York A/C
compressor, brake booster, and the original Volvo data plate.
Factory 4-wheel disc brakes and live rear axle suspension are
present and intact.
Exterior & Undercarriage (Transparent Disclosure)
Important Note on Tires: The tires are completely shot and not
road-worthy due to delaminating. They will need to be replaced
before the car can be safely driven.
The body is crusty but complete. All difficult-to-source side trim,
glass, brightwork, lenses, and original steel wheels with trim
rings are present.
The vehicle received an older respray in its factory Gold Metallic.
The paint shows age, bubbling, and patina throughout.
The underbody exhibits significant corrosion and will require
substantial metalwork. There is heavy rust and prominent
perforation completely through the floor pans and inner rocker
panel sections.
The exterior body requires rust repair with visible perforation
along the lower outer rocker panels, door bottoms, and lower
quarter panels. There is a visible dent on the front driver-side
fender.
The exhaust piping and muffler are heavily rusted and will likely
require replacement.
Interior & Extras
The original tan leather seats are present but show age-related
wear, including a tear on the passenger seat lower cushion.
The classic woodgrain dash holds the original Smiths gauges.
Retains the factory under-dash Volvo air conditioning unit,
original 4-speed shift knob, and classic 3-spoke steering
wheel.
The trunk includes a spare tire with a black vinyl cover, the
factory scissor jack, and original tool pouches.
The sale includes a clean title, a Chilton repair manual, and
assorted boxed and binned spare parts.
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