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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

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Hermann, Germany
Thank you for this splendid car. The motor runs fine and is very powerful.
Frans and Stefien, the Netherlands
Received the MG-B today. We are happy with it and hope to enjoy it together for a long time. Thank you for your service and guidance! The delivery by your colleague was also very correct. We will recommend ER Classics to others if interested !!
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Wolfgang, Germany
Thanks a lot for the delivery of the MGB without any problems - the car is great, my wife happy.
Eddy, Belgium
Thanks very much! Transport arrived on time.
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.
Marc, Germany
My car has now arrived with me and I thank everyone, I can highly recommend ERclassics and especially to you as a salesman.
Tom, UK
The MGA is in excellent condition, thanks guys!
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.
Fernanda, Italy
I am very happy to inform you that the Isetta was delivered yesterday afternoon. It was a great pleasure doing business with you and if I ever will be looking for a "new" old classic car again, I know where to go first.
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.
Robert & Sabine, Germany
We were very impressed with the quality and the selection in your home. You are also a very competent conversation partner in memory.
Umberto, Belgium
I am satisfied from start to finish, I hope that I am very lucky with the car.
Adrien, France
Confirming the arrival of my MGB Blue 1974. Thanks a lot, it's a real good car and i'm verry happy with it.
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!!
Peter, Germany
A Big compliment, great pictures, great restoration. When I have more time, i will come and visit you in Holland.
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Emiel, Belgium
Thanks a lot for the quick intervention and service. By the way, the staff was very kind.
Wim, the Netherlands
I just wanted to thank you for the perfect delivery of the 2 + 2, the transporter is the perfect representation for your organization. Julian did a perfect delivery, my compliments!! For me, the E-type is a "means to" a journey of discovery, discovering the technology behind this American Jag and meeting people during this journey.
Daniel and Nicole, Belgium
Today, the MGB has arrived in good order at his new home. We want to thank you again for the warm welcomes and the great service. Thanks for helping making my dreams come true.