1,782cc OHV 4-Cylinder Engine
2 SU Carburetors
108bhp at 5,800 rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Electric Overdrive
Front Disc - Rear Drum Brakes

*One of the finest P1800S examples to be found
*Nut-and-bolt restoration by marque specialist
*Desirable early S model constructed in Sweden
*California car from new with full ownership history

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This stunning Volvo P1800S was sold new to its original owner, Fumiko Carlson, in California, where the Swedish sports car would remain in for its entire life. Over the years, the car would have only four additional caretakers, each of which is partially responsible for the vehicles incredible condition. In 1988, the cars 3rd owner had the B18 engine fully rebuilt. The cars 4th owner decided to bring the car back to showroom condition. Show Car Restoration of Van Nuys, California, was entrusted with the vehicle and given the task of bringing it back to its as-delivered condition. In 1995, a 4-year rotisserie restoration was commenced. During the restoration, only the very best parts available were used. The exterior was refinished in the original shade of Pearl White. The interior shines just as brightly with a complement of beautiful, original blue-faced gauges and an original radio delete plate on the dash. Volvo accessory Recaro chrome-plated seat recliners and headrests make the front seats fully adjustable while the original folding rear seat with original leather luggage straps is in the rear. During the restoration, the dealer-installed air conditioning was removed, but the thermostatically controlled electric cooling fan was left in place should the unit, which will accompany the car, want to be reinstalled. Underneath, the chassis has been tastefully updated with a more sporting oriented suspension, Bilstein shocks, ipd sway bars, 30mm lowering springs, and Panasport wheels (stock wheels accompany the car). Thanks to the choice upgrades, this P1800S handles like a lightweight sports car should, and is a real joy to drive.

Since the completion of the restoration, the car has been used sparingly and always properly stored inside, undercover. Since 2016, the car has been under the stewardship of the country's top P1800 specialists, where it has benefited from continuous upkeep and kept up to current parts standards, including recently receiving an original Girling brake booster, accurate interior upholstery panels, new rubber body seals, and a new wiring harness. In addition to the original spares mentioned above, the car is accompanied by its original owner's manual in sleeve, original tool kit, jack and covered spare.