Offered is a very presentable 1973 Volvo 1800ES Wagon, finished in rare factory orange over a black interior.

This example features a manual transmission with overdrive and approximately 56,000 miles.

The paint is in exceptional condition and the interior is clean and inviting. Mechanically the car runs well with smooth engine performance.

The underside appears solid, and the spare tire area is very clean.

The Volvo 1800ES is widely admired for its distinctive glass tailgate design, making it one of Volvo’s most recognizable classics.

Price $18,950

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1973 Volvo P1800ES Very Presentable

Much mechanical work completed. Little paint body work left. Straight body.

Volvo 1800 ES

This lovely estate coupe hails from the town of Essex, CT.

A stunning piece of Swedish Iron, it is running and driving. Aside from the driver’s seat needing TLC, you can get behind the wheel immediately. Chassis number is 1836353-006029.

Showing 33,793 miles on the odometer, with great-looking paint, this is not a project car. As mentioned, the driver’s seat needs attention. The owner has researched options for seat restoration and that information will be included with the sale of the car.

Mechanically speaking, the B20 engine with 2.0 L inline-four starts right up and works to its potential. The four-speed manual transmission featuring electric overdrive shifts properly and as expected. This rolling beauty is not only stylish, but practical. The sloped back and finned tail provide plenty of cargo space.

Miscellaneous tinkering to keep your passion alive would include: rear glass pistons need to be replaced, driver’s door opens only from the outside, piece of trim on rear bumper needs to be reattached, and there may be others. There may be other smaller weekend projects, but the guts are there, and the exterior is dazzling.

Test drives are an option on the property, which has a lengthy driveway for your full experience. I am an estate manager, selling this for a family. They are well-versed in the P1800 and are happy to respond to inquiries.

Sale includes: set of 4 original steel wheels, extra trim pieces, options for seat restoration and contact information for a vendor who specializes in the P1800 Volvo and can provide an authentic, reupholstered original seat.

1973 P1800ES in Essex CT

1972 P1800E with automatic transmission and AC……last driven 2013. Pulled into garage for brake issue and transmission leak, never got back to it(kids/successful small business took priority). Time to give it up.

Interior redone professionally, back seats eliminated, very nice and far more useful than ridiculous back seats. Paint job was done, windows tinted, nice custom wheels put on it, points replaced with electronic ignition that works flawlessly. Some rust, front bumper kinked, no battery and for sure bad gas in it now after sitting so long.

Have many extras that need to go with it, including 2 other B20 engines I removed from 144’s i owned before finding this car…one of those engines has a manual tranny still coupled to it, both were running when removed. It will need to be trailered out, so allow for that if you want my p1800.

Loved and drove this car all around the SE for about 10 yrs as my 1st company car. Could not imagine selling it, but too old now to get back to it, so time to pass it on.

1972 P1800E in Atlanta, GA

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Very rare 2 year body style has minor rust but looks great. Not run in a couple of years may need fuel pump as it does not start. Did run fine when parked, needs battery

1973 Volvo P1800es

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1971 Volvo P1800

This is a 1967 Volvo P1800S with an upgraded 2.0-liter B20 engine and 2-barrel carburetor. It is equipped with a 4-speed transmission with overdrive and power front disc brakes. Other upgrades include a sunroof, mini lite wheels, and an AM/FM cassette player. I have owned the car for 17 years and it has always been garaged, registered and insured.
The car was painted with white clearcoat about 5 years ago. It has many new parts over the years including tires, battery, fuel tank, starter motor, carburetor, complete exhaust system from the engine back, speedometer cable, clutch and clutch cylinder, brake booster, car cover, and many small parts. 
Inside the carpet was replaced and the front seats were re-upholstered. The trunk was cleaned up and has a new carpeted mat.
On the exterior the front and back bumpers were replaced along with the grill. The grill surround was chromed. The tail light and backup light housings have been replaced.
The standard points were replaced with Pertronix electronic points. This makes the engine start and run smoothly. One problem it caused is the tachometer reads too high. I am told that adding a resistor could fix the problem. The rear interior lights work but do not shut off when the door is closed. The clock does not work.
The car was recently taken on a five hour round trip rally and ran very well. The gentleman in the car behind me said he saw no smoke come from the exhaust at all. The oil has been changed frequently over the years and the transmission/overdrive and differential fluids were replaced this summer.
It is a very good car that could be made into a great car without a big effort. I have a spreadsheet detailing what was done over the years.