Equipment
1986/130hp, 4-speed, Bendix radio.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Represented with single family California ownership, and as largely original. Dirty but reasonably well maintained engine bay. Clean paint and chrome with a few blemishes. Age and scrapes on the wheels. Track scratches on the wheels. Remarkably well preserved interior with only the slightest wear and age present. An honest car that has clearly been used but loved the whole way. It’s still attractive, and as a Volvo 1800, could have hundreds of thousands of miles left in it despite the 129,911 on the odometer. Sometimes "single family ownership" means neglect by at least one generation of that family. Not here.
Market commentary
The 1800E was the last iteration of Volvo's sexy P1800 coupe, with "E" denoting the Bosch fuel injection that feeds the unburstable B-series four-cylinder engine. Volvo 1800s are great classic cars in that they are easy to drive and built like tanks, not to mention the sexy looks. They used to be solidly in entry-level value territory, too. People have caught on to Volvo's best ever looking car and they're no longer cheap, but they're still a good value. Barely 21 grand for this one, which has had clearly caring ownership and has no serious needs, shows that.