Description
Volvo P1800S | 1967
Highlights:
- Professionally restored example, originally from the US
- Fitted with original B18 engine, overdrive, and electric power steering
- Stylish dark green exterior with cognac interior and Moto-Lita steering wheel
- Documented maintenance and restoration history since 2018
- Upgrades include new fuel tank, woodrim steering wheel, and modern 3-point belts
The seller offers for sale this 1967 Volvo P1800S, a Swedish-built two-door coupe with unmistakable design and solid engineering. This particular car was imported from the United States in the early 2000s and underwent a professional restoration in the Netherlands. The car retains its original 1800cc four-cylinder B18 engine with dual carburetors, and is paired with a manual gearbox featuring overdrive for long-distance comfort. In 2020, the car was fitted with electric power steering (EZ system) for enhanced drivability, particularly at low speeds.
Since acquiring the vehicle in 2018, the seller has stored it in a private home garage and invested in several improvements, including a new Moto-Lita woodrim steering wheel, full replacement of the door and side panels in cognac leatherette, and a new fuel tank. The car also features a factory-correct color combination: dark green exterior matched with a cognac interior accented by black trim. In addition to comfort upgrades, modern 3-point safety belts were installed in 2018. A chrome rear fog light with its own dashboard switch was added in 2023.
The bodywork and paint are in good condition, with only minor imperfections. A paint thickness inspection confirmed consistent quality. The car has been treated with protective coating. The brightwork is complete and in presentable condition, and new tires were installed at the time of delivery in 2018.
The interior of the P1800S is described as beautiful. All dashboard gauges and instruments function as intended. The cabin shows great attention to detail, combining period-correct elements like the original radio with upgraded materials and finishes. The seats, panels, and armrests are all in good shape, making this a turnkey classic that requires no immediate interior work.
Mechanically, the car is solid. Lighting, indicators, and electrics are operational. Although the car is not subject to APK (Dutch vehicle inspection) due to its age, it has been regularly serviced, and invoices for maintenance from 2018 onward are available, which has been carried out by Volvo specialists.
The Volvo P1800S is a distinctive coupe best known for its elegant lines, durable mechanicals, and cultural prominence, most famously as the car driven by Roger Moore in the television series “The Saint.” Originally launched in 1961, the P1800 was Volvo’s first real step into the world of sports cars. Built on a strong unibody platform with a reputation for longevity, the P1800 offered Swedish solidity wrapped in Italian-influenced styling by Pelle Petterson and Frua.
From 1963, the P1800S was produced in Sweden (hence the “S” designation), and featured enhancements in build quality and minor mechanical upgrades. Its robust B18 engine proved extremely durable, with one example famously reaching over 3 million miles. Overdrive gearboxes, disc brakes, and refined interiors made the P1800 a comfortable tourer, bridging the gap between sporty handling and grand touring ease.
Today, the P1800S enjoys classic status thanks to its unique design, engineering resilience, and low production numbers compared to other European coupes of the era. Examples in well-maintained condition, especially with subtle usability upgrades like this one, are increasingly sought-after by collectors and weekend drivers alike.
Condition of the Bodywork and Paint
4. Very Good: Small dents or scratches; may require minimal bodywork or paint correction.
Condition of the Interior
4. Very Good: Clean with minimal wear; may need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical Condition
4. Very Good: Mechanically solid, with possible minor maintenance required.
Overall Condition
4. Very Good Condition: Shows only minimal wear and is ready to drive at any time.
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This car is currently located in North Brabant province, the Netherlands.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
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