1973 Volvo P1800ES

Description

1973 Volvo P1800ES
A Unique, Antique Classic located in Fairfax, California
A Rare, Beautiful Touring Car -Owned by Seller for 36 years
Always restored exclusively with Original Replacement parts ! All records available.
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Item specifics:
For Sale By: Private Seller
Condition: Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1836353-006484
Year: 1973
Make: Volvo
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: P1800ES
Transmission: Manual 4 Speed with 5th speed electric overdrive
Trim: Sport Wagon chrome trim
Body Type: Sport Wagon / Hatchback
Engine: B20 Fuel Injected
Vehicle Title: Clear
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 240,740 (Engine rebuild at 120,000)
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Exterior Color: Orange
Interior Color: Black leather and vinyl / Brown carpeting (All new original replacement interior)
Options: Radio / CD Player
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Contact Info:
I am hoping for a local buyer/pick-up. Tel: 415-459-6285 Email: martytep@sbcglobal.net
History:
The car has always been a West Coast automobile and is located in Fairfax, California. It has been in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1981 and resided in the Napa California area previous to that. This is a collector’s dream! One of the nicest examples of this highly desired and sought after model found on the market today! Always gets compliments by passers by.
After 35 years of faithful service, I am selling this classic 1973 Volvo 1800ES, a car that has always been well maintained and has had the benefit of timely, full servicing. The time has come for me to pass my great little car on to someone who will be as taken by it as I have always been. I am looking for a good home for my faithful friend. It's in amazing shape for a 43 year old car... not a trailer queen but pretty close, finished in orange with almost new, original replacement interior: black leather/vinyl seats, panels and dash with brown carpeting interior. Every day that I take my P1800ES on the road, at least two people will stop, stare and inquire about the vehicle and ask if they can take pictures. The most common comment made is that the car makes them "happy". It is one of only 8077 produced for the model years 1972 and 1973. This is a 43 year old automobile that will still serve you well for many years to come. This P1800ES is a very comfortable, dependable long distance touring car and great fun to drive while getting lots of attention and receiving constant "thumbs up" from passing motorists. Since my purchase in 1981 I have used this car as my main transportation, both local and long distance. It has been my one and only driving machine and it has always proved to be a faithful, dependable machine, serving me well. I would not hesitate to drive it cross country. And for the past 20 years, the car has been garaged for 6 months out of every year while I am away on business. The car had a full bare metal repaint in 1998 though recently there is minor paint bubbling/rust behind front wheels where wheel well is exposed to road grime, low on body panel which will require minor body repair/repainting. Minor cracks in paint on the top of the front fender cowlings will need repaint..
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Mechanical Work History:
The car has been kept in great mechanical condition and all maintenance/repair records and work order/parts receipts are available from the mid 1970's to present. All replacement parts have been original replacement.
Engine: Rebuilt Original Volvo fuel-injected B20 w/ approx. 100k miles on rebuild. Runs great.
Transmission: original replacement rebuilt, low mileage 4-speed manual with electric 5th over-drive.
Bosch fuel injection system rebuilt.
New electrical wiring harness. Coil: New
Disk Brakes: New disks, calipers, pads, etc. Completely new system.
Bilstein suspension
Seat Belts: New
Headlights, Parking lights, Brake lights, Turn signals, Wipers and Heater: Working. Turn signal spring return mechanism in need of repair.
CD/Radio
4 acoustic boxed speaker system
All exterior rubber/weatherstripping replaced (door surrounds, rear window, engine cowling.)
Comes with a spare tire and original jack, owner’s and service manuals.
Stock exhaust system with replacement headers.
The vehicle has its original factory styled steel wheels.
New Michelin 185-70x15 Tires
Original gauges in place and operational except for speedometer/odometer which needs cable replacement.
Driver and passenger wool seat covers: special order wool dashboard covers.
Extra rear window: two large boxes spare parts.
Repair books, Volvo Service Manuals and all repair/maintenance records dating back to the mid 1970's come with the purchase of this vehicle
Interior:
New original replacement seats, panels, upper and lower dash, headliner, sun shades and carpeting. The interior is in superb condition.
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Shipping/Transport:
Buyer is responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping. Vehicle shipping will be quoted upon request. All shipping/insurance to be paid by Buyer. Full payment before shipping the vehicle or before driving it away. Please have your permissions and funds in order before bidding.