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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

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
Heinz, Austria
Late, but then again, I've received the Triumph on the 25th of April with full satisfaction. I want to really thank you all.
Cynthia & Rutger, Belgium
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.
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.
Eric, The Netherlands
I wanted to thank you and your colleagues for your effort at the sale of the Porsche 911S Targa 1973.
Mickael, France
Hi Ernest, I have received my Triumph in good condition. She is beautiful and I am very satisfied. Thanks again for your sincerety and kindness.
Sylvie and Pierre, Belgium
Thanks for your advice. We are very satisifed with your service. See you for our next purchase!
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.
Ton & Cecile, Holland
Special thanks for the sent photoreport, unbelievable great photo series!!! Compliments! very professional.
Harley, USA
I want you to know I received the Car last week!!!! It is as good and BETTER than I had ever Imagined and I am so Excited to have it actually here in little Tucson AZ. That it is such a great working and special CAR is just fantastic!! I thank you beyond words in all the ease for the deal and getting it to me and all...It is really amazing. I did not believe it would work at the beginning. I have also gotten the Papers and the folder that is from you and the shipper in the mail, it came a few days ago. I am going to keep slobbering praise upon you and the company for your professionalism and sincere desire to get the car to me and to have it be as good as it seemed!!!! But simply, back to the my Enormous "THANK YOU" to you.. and the Team at ER classics for a wonderful Job Done!!!! thanks .
Peter, Germany
A Big compliment, great pictures, great restoration. When I have more time, i will come and visit you in Holland.
Jean-Claude, Belgium
I am very pleased with your kindness and your professionalism. I can not say enough good things about your business.
Wolfgang, Germany
Thanks a lot for the delivery of the MGB without any problems - the car is great, my wife happy.
Sebastian, Germany
A little bit late, but I want to thank you for the troublefree handling and delivery of the Triumph GT6.
Trevor, New Zealand
I have just picked my car today and I am super happy with it. The car looks amazing even better than the photos.
Jean Michel, France
Gratulations for the ER Classics team and specially for Mr. v. Kempen for the excellent French. The Spitfire is exactly the same as on the pictures. Delivery was perfect, the car is in impeccable condition. Certainly, my next purchase will be at ER CLassics, thanks again.
Frank, Holland
Thank you very much for the delivery of the MK2, including all the necessary documents. Also a lot of thanks for the great service in the last weeks.
Jean & Annick, France
Many thanks for your very professional service which also counts for your colleague who delivered the car. The car is super and everything like we had agreed, it’s a pleasure to work under these conditions, honestly.
Gino and Sabine, Belgium
Our sincere thanks for the correct delivery of our "oldies" this afternoon. Also a big compliment for the driver who neatly "parked" the cars and gave the necessary explanation. Another "big thanks" for this!
Karl, UK
Just to let you know the Peugeot was received in good order and has just passed the uk mot inspection, thank you for making the whole process smooth and trouble free.