1968 VOLVO P1800 S

Volvo P1800S – 1968 – A car with a story to tell

Today I am offering this 1968 Volvo P1800S for sale, an iconic coupé whose charm remains undiminished, nearly sixty years after it was first produced.

With its elegant lines, chrome trim, cosy interior and unique character, the P1800S possesses something that modern cars have lost: a real presence and a soul.

The P1800S is one of Volvo’s greatest icons. Its timeless design, robust build and true 2+2 coupé character make it a car that’s just as pleasing to look at in a garage as it is to drive along a country lane.

It’s a car that invites you to take your time.

You open the door, settle behind the wheel, turn the key… and you’re immediately struck by that incomparable feeling of classic cars: the direct connection with the mechanics, the smells, the sounds, the chrome and the details that speak of a bygone era.

The car

Volvo P1800S – 1968 model year

- Engine: 1. 8-litre inline 4-cylinder petrol engine

- Gearbox: 4-speed manual + overdrive

- Drive: rear-wheel drive

- Registration document: French, classified as a classic car

Condition and history

The car is in very good running order

The main work carried out includes:

- bodywork and a fresh paint finish

- Replacement of valve seats to convert to unleaded petrol

- Overhaul of front and rear suspension

- Overhaul of carburettors and fuel system

- Fitting of an electronic ignition system with a new coil

- Replacement of the starter motor with a Hi-Torque unit

Service history and invoices available

After all these years, it deserves to continue its story in the hands of an enthusiast who will take as much pleasure as I have had in admiring it in the garage, showing it off at gatherings or taking it out for a spin on Sunday mornings.

Price: €38, 000

Viewing available in the Lorient area (56).

Trade-in options available for this car with any genuinely interested enthusiast.

Further photos and details available on request.