Production of the 1800 was transferred in 1963 from Jensen, England to Volvo’s plant in Sweden, and the model designation was changed from P1800 to 1800S. This example left the factory finished in black (19) and was repainted under previous ownership. Exterior details include a left side mirror, twin exhaust outlets, and bright split bumpers and trim. A scuff is present on the rear bumper.
Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear V-branded covers and 165-series Firestone F-560 tires and…
Production of the 1800 was transferred in 1963 from Jensen, England to Volvo’s plant in Sweden, and the model designation was changed from P1800 to 1800S. This example left the factory finished in black (19) and was repainted under previous ownership. Exterior details include a left side mirror, twin exhaust outlets, and bright split bumpers and trim. A scuff is present on the rear bumper.
Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear V-branded covers and 165-series Firestone F-560 tires and 165/80 Vredestein T-Trac 2 tires. A covered spare and jack are stored in the trunk. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in red vinyl along with matching door panels and carpeting. Equipment includes a fire extinguisher, a dash-mounted rear-view mirror, Volvo-branded floor mats, three-point front seat belts, and a Pioneer cassette stereo linked to aftermarket speakers.
A two-spoke steering wheel wears an aftermarket wrap and fronts an aluminum dashboard panel housing Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, a combination gauge for water and oil temperatures, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 67k miles. A service log lists entries of repairs and replacements of the speedometer, and the speedometer needle shakes. Total mileage is unknown. The selling dealer notes the tachometer needle was repaired and the clock is nonfunctional.
The 1.8-liter B18 inline-four features dual SU carburetors and open-element air cleaners. Factory output was rated at 108 horsepower and 110 lb-ft of torque. Recent service is said to have included cleaning the carburetors, adjusting ignition timing, replacing ignition components, and installing a replacement battery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with an electrically actuated overdrive unit. Additional underside photos can be seen in the gallery below.
Service records and registration documents from previous ownership are included in the sale along with manufacturer’s literature.
Factory paint color 19 (black) and interior color 307-265 (red) are shown on a data plate in the engine compartment along with model number 18345VD and chassis number 8759. The Netherlands registration lists the VIN as 875918345VD.