Description
Volvo P1800 | 1967
Highlights:
– 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, manual transmission, Buttkereit-tuned
– Prepared racing car with full roll cage, FIA bucket seats, harness belts and fire extinguisher
– Competed in the 2010 Carrera Panamericana, finishing in the top 10
– ATL safety fuel cell installed in the boot
– Registered in Austria as a historic vehicle (Historisches Kraftfahrzeug)
The seller offers for sale this 1967 Volvo P1800, powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual gearbox.
This P1800 has been converted into a fully prepared race car and carries an impressive competition history. The car participated in the 2010 Carrera Panamericana, one of the most demanding classic rallies in the world, and achieved a top-10 class finish. The bodywork wears a distinctive red and white racing livery with period sponsor graphics, and the body shows no significant damage. The engine has been tuned by Buttkereit Autotechnik, a well-regarded specialist in classic competition preparation. Safety equipment includes a multi-tube roll cage, FIA-specification bucket seats with harness belts, an onboard fire extinguisher and a plumbed ATL racing fuel cell in the boot. A Terratrip rally computer is mounted in the cockpit. The interior has been fully stripped for competition use and is in the condition you would expect from an active race car.
The Volvo P1800 was introduced in 1961 and became widely known for its elegant Italian-styled coupé bodywork. The 1800 series was produced through 1973 and gained international recognition partly through its appearance in the 1960s television series The Saint, driven by Roger Moore. The model is respected in the classic car world for its robust mechanicals and distinctive styling. The P1800 has a strong following in historic motorsport, and examples prepared for events such as the Carrera Panamericana are particularly sought after by enthusiasts who combine a love of the model with competitive ambitions.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
1 — Poor. Severe damage or mechanical issues; may not be drivable.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
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This car is currently located in: Styria state, Austria.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a Austrian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
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