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1970 Volvo P1800 E
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Classically finished in California White, this fuel-injected, overdrive-equipped P1800E is superb throughout and has benefited from much recent expenditure in recent years.
ESTIMATE: £25,000 - £30,000
- 1970 marked the arrival of the fuel-injected 1800E, which was fitted with the 130bhp B20E engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel-injection and a revised camshaft and offered 118mph and 0–60mph in 9.5 seconds. The 1970 model was also the first 1800 with four-wheel disc brakes
- This 1971 example is finished in the classic colour combination of California White over a gently patinated red leather interior
- Recently part of a small private Collection, being maintained regardless of cost and ready to be used at the turn of the key
- Fitted with the desirable option of overdrive alongside electronic variable power steering, a rare sunroof and an aluminium radiator which, when all combined, make for a very useable package
- Significant expenditure with specialists Templar Classics of c.£11,500 since 2020 includes an engine rebuild with new camshaft and followers, repair to front crossmember turrets, refurb of front suspension, new exhaust system, new half-shaft seals, new heated rear screen (very rare!) - all 2022- and replacement tail pipes, axle straps, clutch-arm gaiter, rev counter and time clock repairs and Waxoyled - all in 2020
- Conceived in Sweden, designed in Italy, unveiled in Belgium, built in Britain and sold in America, Volvo's P1800 was and still is a niche product and all the better for it
