1967 Volvo 1800S

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced in 1961 as the P1800, Volvo’s two-door sports coupe was first built in England before production moved to Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1963, when it became the 1800S. Power came from the 1.8L B18 inline-four, and the four-speed manual transmission could be paired with an electrically actuated Laycock overdrive.

This 1800S was purchased by the seller in April 2021 as a gift for the seller's wife, and it is currently finished in red over brown upholstery. The seller reports that a shop in Troy, New York, performed mechanical and structural work, with additional repairs completed locally, including replacement of cooling, fuel, braking, suspension, clutch and electrical components. Additionally, the car is said to have had underside rust repair as described below as well as a repaint of its hood.

Reported modifications include a Weber downdraft carburetor, a 4-2-1 header, and LED headlight assemblies.

This 1967 Volvo 1800S is now offered at no reserve with a seller-provided list of completed work and New York registration in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 1.8L B18 inline-four with a Weber 42/48 carburetor and 4-2-1 header

• Four-speed manual transmission with Laycock electric overdrive

• Reconditioned wheels and Coker Classic red stripe tires

• Cherry Red exterior with brown upholstery and red carpeting

Factory Equipment

• Power front disc brakes and rear drums

• Chrome bumpers and a chrome side trim strip

• Steel wheels with stainless steel trim rings and hub caps

• Bucket seats

• Steering wheel with Volvo emblem and drilled spokes

• Smiths instrumentation

• Radio

Modifications

• Weber 42/48 downdraft carburetor, matching intake manifold, and linkage

• 4-2-1 exhaust header with 2-inch exhaust piping and aftermarket muffler

• Alternator conversion kit

• LED headlight assemblies

• Aluminum radiator

• Electric fuel pump with dash-mounted on-off switch

• Urethane suspension bushings and sleeves

• Manual retractable antenna

Servicing & Documentation

The seller reports the following work was completed since the car was purchased in April 2021. See the seller-provided list in gallery for more details.

• Cooling: Aluminum radiator, water pump, thermostat housing assembly, hoses and clamps replaced

• Driveline: Clutch with clutch master and slave cylinders replaced; driveshaft replaced with a Volvo driveshaft; u-joints, bushings, seals and brackets replaced; rear differential rebuilt with replacement bearings and seals

• Fuel: Fuel tank, fuel level sending unit, electric fuel pump, fuel lines and filter assembly replaced

• Brakes: Master cylinder, booster, front rotors, calipers and pads, rear drums, shoes and wheel cylinders, lines, hoses and hardware replaced

• Suspension and steering: Front and rear control arms and springs reconditioned; shock absorbers, ball joints, bushings and sway bar end links replaced; sway bar assembly reconditioned

• Electrical: Battery and cables, coil, wires, spark plugs, horns and wiring harnesses replaced; distributor rebuilt; overdrive activation system reconditioned

• Wheels and tires: Wheels reconditioned and powder-coated; stainless steel trim rings reconditioned; hub caps, valve stems and tires replaced

• Body and structure: Front and rear torque boxes, inner rocker panels and front and middle outriggers repaired or replaced; hood stripped and repainted; exterior rusted areas repaired and painted; undercarriage, wheel wells and floor pans undercoated; ceramic finish applied to the exterior

• Interior and other: Seats reconditioned with seat support strapping replaced; carpet kit installed; factory three-point seatbelts replaced; windshield, windshield seal, side moldings, wiper arms and blades and washer nozzles replaced; jack assembly reconditioned and powder-coated

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle's condition can be found in the photo gallery

• Corrosion on rear valance

• Various interior wear on upholstery and trim

• Heater controls and the oil and water temperature gauges are inoperative

• Cracking is visible across the speedometer (see photo gallery)

• Dashboard crack

• Interior lights inoperative

Ownership History

This 1967 Volvo 1800S was acquired by the seller in April 2021. The seller states, “We bought this car for my wife’s 70th birthday, with the goal of restoring it as a driver. It had been sitting for a number of years.”

Included Items

• Seller-provided list of work completed since April 2021

• Car cover

• Two jacks

• Spare radio

Additional Information

This 1967 Volvo 1800S is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is offered with transferable New York registration.