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Volvo 1800 ES B20E — 1973

A representative ES in well-preserved export-correct condition with an American history. It has been refined with factory assistance following its re-import.

Peter Sundfeldt
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"A solid and cohesive driving feel in the engine, transmission, chassis, and brakes. It has an exciting engine history and a mysterious odometer reading."

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27 MAR 10:00
237 000SEK
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17887
STENSTORP/FALKÖPING
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Peter Sundfeldt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"A solid and cohesive driving feel in the engine, transmission, chassis, and brakes. It has an exciting engine history and a mysterious odometer reading."

Description

The car was delivered to its first owner in California in 1973. A Volvo executive stationed on a long-term assignment in the USA brought the car back home as part of their belongings in 1992. It was rust-free, but likely sun-faded, and therefore received a new paint job upon arrival in Gothenburg. Since then, the car has traveled just over 2,000 miles from 1992 until today.

The speedometer is in MPH, and the odometer shows just over 251,000 miles, or about 40,000 kilometers—which confuses both the owner and others. With that mileage, the rest of the car would not look as it does, so this reading seems unlikely. Unfortunately, the previous owner, the Volvo executive, who could have shed some light on the mystery, is no longer alive.

The most recent and final approved inspection was carried out on 2019-06-05.

Technical data

  • Year
    1973/1973 
  • Registration date
    1993-06-22 
  • Mileage
    251 114 miles  
  • Registration Number
    PPA815 
  • Chassis Number
    1836354005494 
  • Kw / hp
    91 / 124 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Light Blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    When the car was sold, the seller, who was also the Volvo executive, included a virtually new B20E test engine with the correct USA specs. The current owner drove the original engine for a couple of years but then installed the new one simply for the fun of having a fresh engine. Today, the new engine has just over 1,000 kilometers on it. The original engine is still in its delivery crate in the garage and, of course, comes with the car.

  • Interior condition:

    The original carpets in the interior were brown and a bit worn, so the current owner decided that a newly sewn blue interior would complement the car’s blue metallic exterior and black leather seats better. The car has a good headliner and door panels.

    The original steering wheel is in excellent, well-preserved condition and is included with the car. The air conditioning system has been removed by the current owner, but all parts are included.

  • Exterior condition:

    Beautiful paint in its original color, applied to the car at the Torslanda factory in one of their paint shops. It's likely that the original paint was slightly faded from the California sun.

    The car is equipped with nice original ATS wheels fitted with fresh Bridgestone tires. The chrome details on the trim and bumpers are in great condition.

  • General condition:

    It’s great that the car has been preserved in its USA-specification. When cars are re-imported, it’s common for the side lights specific to the U.S. market and the larger, higher bumpers to be removed and replaced.

    This car remains a vintage Volvo export model in a lovely original condition, with even an almost new engine in the correct export version.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2003-06-02
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1993-05-19 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1993-06-22
Senast godkända besiktning: 2021-06-07
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2

Facts about the model

The Volvo 1800 ES was a shooting brake model produced only between 1971 and 1973. The model was specifically tailored for export markets, including the USA, where it became popular due to its stylish design and practical combination of sportiness and cargo space.

The Volvo 1800 ES featured a 2.0-liter B20 engine with fuel injection (B20E/B20F in the USA), delivering approximately 125 hp in the U.S. version, which was adapted to meet stricter emission standards.

One of its most distinctive features was the large full-glass rear hatch, which in Sweden, and especially in Gothenburg, earned it the nickname "Fiskbilen" (the Fish Car).

Despite its elegant design and positive reception, its production was short-lived. This was due to stricter safety and emission regulations in the USA as well as high manufacturing costs. Only about 8,077 units were produced, with a large portion of them being exported to the U.S. market.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Stenstorp/Falköping

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2025-04-10.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

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