Description

This 1972 Volvo 1800E was sold new in California where it stayed until 2004 when it was sold to Michigan to a private collection. From 2005-2008 the car was refurbished and the original automatic transmission was replaced by a manual 4-speed with electronic overdrive. The seller purchased the car out the private collection in 2017 and imported it to Italy, and fitted new stainless steel trim, badging, window seals, as well as an extensive mechanical overhaul. The car is sold with Italian Registration and ASI certificate.

Originally Light Blue Metallic (code 111), the car was repainted in dark green, which the seller states is slightly lighter than Volvo code 94. The seller has replaced much of the stainless trim, as well as the rubber side window, windshield and door seals, as well as the badging in preparation for sale.

A few minor paint defects are present, and the seller has detailed them in the gallery.

The cabin features late-production P1800 seats with integrated headrests, and has been modified with an aftermarket steering wheel and aftermarket radio with speakers in the back deck. The original three-spoke steering wheel is included and pictured in the gallery. The carpets have been replaced with a complete carpet kit, which appear clean and well fitted. The seller states that the car was previously equipped with dealer-installed A/C, though most of the system has since been removed.

Just under 91k miles are shown on the six-digit odometer, and is believed to be correct. The seller states that all of the interior features work as they should, including the clock and radio.

The P1800E is powered by a 2.0L B20 inline-four with electronic fuel injection and backed by a 4-speed manual transmission with working electronic overdrive. The car was originally equipped with an automatic transmission, and the seller states that with the current transmission and the original rear end the car shows 3000 rpm at 70 mph. Recent services performed in August 2021 include a timing adjustment, new temperature sensor and throttle sensor, new valve cover gasket and pinion seal, as well as an oil and lubrication service.

The seller has performed a compression test, which showed 150PSI on cylinders 1,3 and 4, and 140PSI on cylinder 2. Invoices for parts installed during the 2003-2004 refurbishment are included in the gallery. New mechanical parts installed at that time include new brake calipers, pads and hardlines, a water temperature sender, tie rod ends, and more.

Numerous photos of the underside of the car are provided, showing the suspension hardpoints as well as repairs to the structural members and floors made by the previous owner. The repairs were undertaken with fabricated patch panels rather than commercially available direct replacement parts, and are shown in detail in the gallery.