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Volvo 1800ES

The Volvo 1800ES is a sports car from Volvo Cars. It's the successor of the P1800E.
The last model came in 1972, the 1800ES, a coupé station wagon with an all-glass tailgate, sometimes described as a shooting-brake.

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The final design was chosen after two prototypes had been built by Sergio Coggiola and Pietro Frua. Frua's very unusual looking proto-type, Raketen, currently resides in the Volvo Museum. Both Italian prototypes were considered too futuristic, and instead in-house designer Jan Wilsgaard's proposal was accepted. The ES engine was downgraded to 125 bhp by reducing the compression ratio with a thicker head gasket; although maximum power was slightly reduced, the engine was less "peaky" and the car's on-the-road performance was actually improved.

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The ES's rear backrest was folded down to create a long flat loading area. As an alternative to the usual four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, the 1800ES had a Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmission. With stricter US safety and emissions standards looming for 1974, Volvo wasn't able to spend the considerable amount that would be necessary to re-design the 1800 ES. Only 8077 cars of the ES were built in its two model years.

Volvo 1800ES

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What are the advantages of buying a Volvo 1800ES car at ER Classics?
- A great assortment of classic cars for sale
- All cars are carefully checked by the mechanics in our own workshop
- MOT, welding and interior proceedings for your Volvo 1800ES car
- Our specialised oldtimer mechanics can take care of all proceedings
- We can take care of repairs, maintenance as well as customised needs
- Complete restauration of your Volvo 1800ES car
- We can deliver your classic car to any European country

Michael & Angela, Germany
We would like to thank again - especially your coworker Lard van Dongen, for the service we got delivered.We received a warm and great welcome.We would be glad to visit your showroom again.
DK Engineering, DK Engineering
Thank you for an excellent restoration to original specification.
Mark, North Carolina, USA
Really impressed with the quality of work. Thank you guys. I am counting days before delivery like a kid before Christmas!
Antoine, France
I have received the Volvo P1800 in good condition and want to thank you. I’m very satisfied and have recommended you to a friend who wants to buy a classic car.
Hartmut, Germany
It makes me very happy, why? Because I visited your company a couple of months ago and me and my friend were very excited about the condition of the shown cars. Then we looked around in the workshop. You are quite open about all things, nothing is hidden. We saw you working good and thorough. Congratulations - very good!!
Eric, The Netherlands
Due to an illness I had to sell my recently restored MGB. I want to thank the team from ER Classics for the correct way the sell went and will recommend your company to all of my acquantances in de world of classic cars.
Lan, USA
The Lancia Aurelia B21 arrived to Long Beach and been waiting for US Custom inspection and release soon. This is the second cars bought from your Company and overseas as well. Those cars need to much from your help. Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank you for your constructive cooperation and looking forward to having many more fruitful relationship business together in future.
Daniel, France
we got home by the road Sunday without trouble. The car is working well. Thank you for the photo, nice attention. It's a pleasure to see you again
Christian, Germany
The car arrived well, everything is perfect. I was able to register the car with the papers immediately, everything worked really well! Thanks again!
Pierre, Spain
I would like to thank the ER Classics team for the swift delivery of my Austin Healey. My car arrived in perfect condition. Many thanks again and I hope this was the first purchase of many.
Didier, France
We have received the car very well on tuesday 19 July, it is great.
Patrick, Germany
Many thanks for the superior service and for sending me the book.
Bernard, France
The Daimler was delivered at my place last night without problems.
Roland and Hedy, Luxembourg
A thank you from Luxembourg and we wish you beautiful Holidays.
Kenneth, The Netherlands
Thanks again, I’m very happy with the car.
Stu, USA
The Fire truck arrived... I LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for the good business.
Jean-Claude, Belgium
I am very pleased with your kindness and your professionalism. I can not say enough good things about your business.
Michael, Germany
I wanted to thank you again for the warm welcome in Waalwijk and the great car.
Harry, The Netherlands
In 2016 I’ve bought a beautifully restored 1968 Mercedes 250 SL (Pagode) at ER Classics. Even one year after the delivery they still don’t treat you as a ‘done deal’ but offer their good service. This gives you the feeling that you’re really taken care of as a customer. Thumbs up for both the, always friendly, sales as the services staff members at ER Classics in Waalwijk.
Klaus, Germany
Even weeks after I purchased the green TR4A IRS I'm still very satisfied. I only changed some small things, but the car was made TOP by ER Classics. Thanks again to you and your TEAM.