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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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Michel, France
The car was delivered this afternoon and all went well. Thank you for the effectivity. Maybe we’ll meet again for another car?
Jacob, The Netherlands
Thanks for selling my Triumph TR6 so fast and the smooth process. It was nice doing business with you.
Roel, The Netherlands
The car is certainly well presented and the video is also perfect, as you indicate it is now waiting for the right buyer.
Didier, France
We have received the car very well on tuesday 19 July, it is great.
Roland, Germany
Today, I received the 2 cars I bought at your company. I’m very satisfied, the condition of the cars is as you described them. I’m looking forward doing business with you again.
Wesley, Belgium
I want to thank E&R for the excellent and most of all quick service. I've testdriven the Beelte and all is well. That's one of the reasons why people choose for a compagnie with a good reputation, thanks for that.
Andre & Petra, Germany
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Christian, Germany
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Eugene, France
The delivery went very well. The supplier was on time and handed me the necessary papers. Thanks.
Katrin, Nederland
Last September, I purchased this beautiful 1975 Volkswagen "Bulli" from you. It was love on first sight and I am still a very happy driver! I can't wait to take it out on the road for our very first camping trip. Thank you once again to the entire E&R Classics team for your kind and excellent customer service. Keep up the good work!
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I picked up the car today. I had not yet driven on the highway, but I really enjoyed it. The overdrive is also perfect. With my previous MGs I have driven 2x 10 years; I also expect to enjoy this car for a very long time.