1962 volvo p1800 jensen
This 1962 Volvo P1800 was purchased by the current long term owner in 2006. It had previously been 75% restored from 2004 to 2006 under prior ownership, and the remainder was completed from 2006 to 2008 at a specialty Volvo restoration shop. Work reportedly included boring the 1.8-liter B18B inline-four .030″ over, rebuilding the SU carburetors, overhauling the suspension and brake systems, reupholstering the interior, converting the analog clock to quartz, refurbishing the Smiths gauges, polishing the aluminum exterior components, rechroming the brightwork, and painting the body red. Additional details include very rare 15″ Robergel wire wheels, Michelin X tires, Talbot Berlin mirrors, H4 headlights, mesh headlamp grilles, clear front turn signal lenses, “bull horn” front bumpers, three-point front seatbelts, an original reworked AM/FM stereo radio, and Alpine speakers. This P1800 was first presented at the 2008 Greenwich Concours, and won Best in Show at the Volvo Club of America National Meet in 2011. It was also given special recognition at the 2015 Hilton Head Concours with a unique Volvo Heritage award, presented by the then head of Volvo Cars North America Lex Kerssemakers. It is now offered on behalf of the current owner with a Maryland title.
In 1960, Volvo presented a new sports car known as the P1800, which featured Italian-influenced styling by Pelle Petterson. Production began in 1961 using bodies produced by Pressed Steel in Scotland, and final assembly took place at Jensen Motors Ltd. in West Bromwich until spring 1963. As part of the refurbishment, this car was completely disassembled and refinished in its original red, the brightwork was rechromed, and the aluminum components were polished. Additional details include Talbot Berlin mirrors, H4 headlights, mesh headlamp grilles, clear front turn signal lenses, “bull horn” front bumpers, and Volvo badges on the sail panels.The 15″ Robergel wire wheels wear hubcaps with three-eared spinners and are mounted with 165-series Michelin X tires.
The car has reportedly been fitted with John Parker Racing variable-rate springs, Bilstein dampers, and polyurethane sway bar bushings. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes.The reupholstered cabin features low-back front bucket seats trimmed in ivory vinyl joined by a replacement perforated headliner and red carpeting. Interior elements include a padded dashboard, a rear parcel shelf, Volvo-branded black rubber floor mats, three-point front seatbelts, and hand-crank windows.The rear cargo area has been modified with a “cubby” that has been fitted with Alpine speakers.
The two-spoke Volvo steering wheel frames refurbished Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and vertical gauges for coolant and oil temperatures. An analog clock and auxiliary readouts for fuel level and oil pressure are centrally mounted on the dashboard. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 74k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.The trunk houses a fire extinguisher, spare tire, and a reserve fuel can.The 1.8-liter B18B inline-four is said to have been bored .030″ over circa 2004, and additional work performed at that time reportedly included balancing the internal components, rebuilding the SU carburetors, refinishing the fuel tank, and installing a stainless steel exhaust system.Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, which was reportedly rebuilt and fitted with a replacement clutch as part of the refurbishment. A Laycock de Normanville overdrive unit is factory equipped, with an original dash mounted switch and indicator light.
In 1960, Volvo presented a new sports car known as the P1800, which featured Italian-influenced styling by Pelle Petterson. Production began in 1961 using bodies produced by Pressed Steel in Scotland, and final assembly took place at Jensen Motors Ltd. in West Bromwich until spring 1963. As part of the refurbishment, this car was completely disassembled and refinished in its original red, the brightwork was rechromed, and the aluminum components were polished. Additional details include Talbot Berlin mirrors, H4 headlights, mesh headlamp grilles, clear front turn signal lenses, “bull horn” front bumpers, and Volvo badges on the sail panels.The 15″ Robergel wire wheels wear hubcaps with three-eared spinners and are mounted with 165-series Michelin X tires.
The car has reportedly been fitted with John Parker Racing variable-rate springs, Bilstein dampers, and polyurethane sway bar bushings. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes.The reupholstered cabin features low-back front bucket seats trimmed in ivory vinyl joined by a replacement perforated headliner and red carpeting. Interior elements include a padded dashboard, a rear parcel shelf, Volvo-branded black rubber floor mats, three-point front seatbelts, and hand-crank windows.The rear cargo area has been modified with a “cubby” that has been fitted with Alpine speakers.
The two-spoke Volvo steering wheel frames refurbished Smiths instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and vertical gauges for coolant and oil temperatures. An analog clock and auxiliary readouts for fuel level and oil pressure are centrally mounted on the dashboard. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 74k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.The trunk houses a fire extinguisher, spare tire, and a reserve fuel can.The 1.8-liter B18B inline-four is said to have been bored .030″ over circa 2004, and additional work performed at that time reportedly included balancing the internal components, rebuilding the SU carburetors, refinishing the fuel tank, and installing a stainless steel exhaust system.Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, which was reportedly rebuilt and fitted with a replacement clutch as part of the refurbishment. A Laycock de Normanville overdrive unit is factory equipped, with an original dash mounted switch and indicator light.
