1972 Volvo 1800 ES

Description

The Volvo 1800 ES combines the superb driving characteristics of the 1800 series sports coupes with the added practicality of a station wagon to create a supremely comfortable and functionally elegant sporting car. The thoughtfully designed cabin allows seating for up to four, with plenty of room in the cavernous, fully carpeted luggage compartment - an extraordinary feature for cars of this class. Adding to their appeal was a wide variety of standard features like a leather interior and options, from an automatic transmission to air conditioning. Today these cars are beloved for the rare combination of Italian Frua-inspired styling and wonderful Swedish practicality. 

Highlights

• Finished in Cyprus Green over a Golden Brown leather interior

• US specification 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder ‘B20F’ engine produces 125-horsepower thanks to Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection — the most powerful engine installed in the 1800 series

• As per the consignor, the interior is highly original, with the dash pad and steering wheel replaced, and the audio system was upgraded with a Realistic brand radio and Pioneer speakers

• Bodywork refinished in its original color in 2018 and 2019

• Equipped with the improved and desirable 'M41' four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive

• New for 1972, updated styling features include a redesigned grille insert, a new steel wheel design with square holes, and all-new seats with a folding rear seat backrest for added usability 

• Displaying just over 76,000 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloging, which is believed to be original, as stated by the consignor

Features

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Roof rack

• Locking gas door

• Door-mounted map pockets

• Functional front vent windows

• Manual windows

• Cigarette lighter

• Heater

• Frameless glass tailgate

• Trunk-mounted tie-down straps

• Mud flaps

• 15-inch steel wheels with beauty rings

• Chrome-finished exterior mirrors

• Brightly finished body side molding

• Twin sun visors

Known Imperfections

• The steering box should be resealed, as per the consignor

• The seat belt warning buzzer and rear window defroster are disconnected

• Clock is inoperable

Included

• Parts to reseal the steering box

• Owner’s manual

• Books

• Magazines

• Original steering wheel

• Stock exhaust tips

• Additional spare parts

Ownership History

According to the current owner, they first purchased this 1972 Volvo 1800 ES in 1982 and retained the car for six years until 1988. The next owner placed the car in storage in 1995, where it remained until it was repurchased by the current owner in 2017. After driving Volvos since 1967, this marks their thirty-eighth to date!