For sale: a beautifully restored 1973 Volvo 1800ES, refinished in its original Gold Metallic paint. The car has undergone a restoration and has covered only approximately 1,500 kilometres since completion. This stylish shooting brake is powered by the reliable B20 engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and is paired with a smooth-shifting BW35 automatic transmission.
Following the restoration, the car successfully completed an international classic car tour without any mechanical issues, demonstrating its reliability and roadworthiness.
Highlights:
- Recently comprehensively restored; driven only approximately 1,500 km since completion.
- Solid, rust-free body, professionally refinished in the original Gold Metallic colour.
- Engine: Overhauled B20 engine (invoice available).
- Fuel system: Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection system fully inspected, cleaned and professionally adjusted.
- Transmission: Rebuilt BW35 automatic transmission, shifting smoothly (invoice available).
- Only last 6 months, over €10,000 invested in new parts
- Desirable chassis number within the S-6078 to S-6108 production series (see photo).
- Factory Volvo air conditioning fitted; the system is complete but should be inspected.
- Extensive documentation and invoices available.
- A stylish and dependable classic, ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Restoration Details:
Body
- Rust-free body.
- Professionally repainted in the original Gold Metallic colour.
Engine
- B20 engine overhauled.
Cooling system: new radiator, new water pump and new coolant expansion tank.
Ignition: new ignition coil, spark plug leads and spark plugs; ignition timing professionally adjusted.
Fuel system: new fuel tank and fuel lines, rebuilt fuel injectors, complete D-Jetronic system inspected and adjusted.
- Complete new exhaust system.
- New alternator.
- New battery.
Drivetrain & Brakes
- Rebuilt BW35 automatic transmission.
- New tyres; professionally wheel aligned.
- Wheels professionally refinished with new chrome trim rings.
- New brake master cylinder; brake discs and brake pads are in excellent condition.
Interior
- New dashboard cover.
- Tachometer professionally rebuilt and calibrated for electronic ignition.
- New seat belts.
- Black and brown interior upholstery in excellent condition, free from damage.
A beautiful, reliable Volvo 1800ES that is fully roadworthy and ready to provide many enjoyable, trouble-free kilometres.
Asking Price: €28,650 or sensible offers.
Viewing: By appointment, near Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
