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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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It’s good to know the S-type sold that quick! I didn’t expect this to happen and I guess you did neither. I experienced your service as very joyful and correct. Thanks !
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We had a nice afternoon in your showroom and drove home with a good feeling. Have a nice evening and who knows, see you soon.
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We were in Waalwijk last Sunday and looked at the imposing vintage car exhibition. There we were very friendly by Lars v. Dongen received. Although we were there before the official opening hours, but still got a coffee offered. Lars showed us the whole exhibition, was very courteous and never intrusive. So I spontaneously decided to buy. Complicated my MG was taken in payment. I never felt overcharged and looking forward to my (new) car. My thanks are to ER and especially Lars v. Dongen.
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A little message to let you know that the delivery of the Studebaker went well and at the right time. I was also very satisfied with the guy who braught the car to the garage and told us how to handle the car. We congratulate you.
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Bert, The Netherlands

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I wanted you to know that I already had lots of fun driving this vehicle, thank you. I thank you for your professionalism and hope to do business again.