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.
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.
Buying a Volvo 1800ES?
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.
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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
- Sylvain, France
End of august 2012 i bought a Morris Mino 1000. He runs good and I’m very satisfied with it.
- Laurent, France
Thank you very much for the purchase and the delivery, the vehicle is superb! Good efficiency of the transport and certainty of your company.
- Klaus, Germany
All went well. 1 hour after delivery the car had his registration number. everyone who I showed my dream was excited, thanks again.
- Jack, The Netherlands
I wanted you to know that everything went beyond expectations. The only minor thing was that, with the beautiful wheather, I had to leave the cabrio behind at your place. I got a good feeling about doing business wit you and i will certainly recommend you.
- Eric, The Netherlands
I wanted to thank you and your colleagues for your effort at the sale of the Porsche 911S Targa 1973.
- Volker, Germany
MGA was delivered this morning, all the best.
- Thijs, The Netherlands
All your cars are neatly presented done by your accurate and polite employees.
- Julien, Belgium
A little note to tell you that the car has driven very well from Holland to Belgium, without problems. Thanks again for everything and especially for the warm welcome during our visits with you.
- Michael, Germany
I wanted to thank you again for the warm welcome in Waalwijk and the great car.
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The Fire truck arrived... I LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for the good business.
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The Audi TT got delivered today. It's in perfect condition.
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The car arrived well, everything is perfect. I was able to register the car with the papers immediately, everything worked really well! Thanks again!
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Thanks for all, especially the good relationship regarding the sales business of my Triumph TR6.
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We have received our Jaguar last Wednesday and would like to inform you that the delivery person was very professional and helpful. The car looks fine and we look forward to driving a lot.
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- Martin, Holland
I would like to thank you for the professional, quick and nice settlement for the sell of my Volvo 544. I received the amount of consignment last week, as promissed.
- Guy, France
We received the car on wednesday, and are very happy with it. Everything is ok and hopefully we will enjoy driving the countryside with our new car!
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