1970 Volvo 1800E

Description

Volvo's P1800 sports coupe debuted in 1961, with styling penned by Pelle Petterson while he was working at the Italian design house Frua. The model became the 1800S after production moved to Volvo's Gothenburg factory and was updated with the 2.0L B20 engine for 1969. The 1800E followed for 1970 with the B20E engine, which used Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection and was rated at 130 horsepower and 130 lb-ft. of torque. Additional 1970 updates included four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, an M410 four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, flow-through ventilation, revised instrumentation, and wider 15" wheels.

This 1800E is finished in Dark Green over tan upholstery and is powered by the fuel-injected B20E inline-four paired with the M410 four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive.

Work completed under prior ownership includes a suspension refresh with Bilstein shocks, as well as clutch, rear main seal, brake master cylinder, ignition components, and weatherstripping. A driveshaft center bearing and support were replaced in 2025. In preparation for the sale, the seller reports recent work including installation of a stainless-steel exhaust system, recovering of the front and rear seats, as well as replacement of the interior panels, valve cover, and rear suspension bushings.

Modifications include a Nardi steering wheel, electronic ignition, and LED lighting.

This 1970 Volvo 1800E is now offered in Indiana on behalf of the current owner with a tool kit, scissor jack, and a clean Michigan title.

Highlights

• Finished in Dark Green over tan upholstery

• Fuel-injected 2.0L B20E inline-four

• M410 four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive

• Recent suspension refresh

• Nardi steering wheel

Factory Equipment

• Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection

• Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes

• Dual-circuit braking system

• Front anti-roll bar

• 15" alloy wheels with trim rings

• Reclining front bucket seats with headrests

• Folding rear seat

• Rear window defroster

• Wood-grain dashboard trim

• Smiths instrumentation

Modifications

• Nardi steering wheel

• Audiovox head unit

• Electronic ignition

• LED lighting

• Stainless steel exhaust system

• Rear anti-roll bar

Servicing

Engine compression test results are available in the gallery. According to the seller, the following work has been completed:

• Recent:

  • Stainless steel exhaust system installed

  • Front and rear seats recovered and interior panels replaced

  • Rear suspension bushings replaced

  • Valve cover and radiator expansion tank replaced

  • Stone guards replaced

• 2025: Driveshaft center bearing and support replaced

• 2024: All fluids replaced

• 2023: Goodyear 185/65R15 tires installed

• 2019: Fuel pump and fuel filter replaced

• Prior to 2010:

  • Suspension refresh including springs, Bilstein shocks, ball joints, control arm bushings, drag links, and anti-roll bars

  • Clutch kit, clutch cable, pilot bearing, and rear main seal replaced

  • Brake master cylinder replaced

  • Ignition tune-up including IPD spark plug wires, points, condenser, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and Bosch ignition coil

  • Fuel injection, auxiliary air, heater, and radiator hoses replaced

  • Door, hood, trunk, quarter window, headlight, and taillight seals and gaskets replaced

  • Exterior mirrors, nose badge, trunk lettering, grille surround, drip rail trim, and stainless wheel trim rings replaced

Known Imperfections

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

Ownership History

The current owner acquired this 1800E in 2026.

Included Items

• Stock tool kit, scissor jack, and spare