1967 Volvo P1800S

Highlights

• Extensive mechanical refurbishment carried out earlier this year
• Body-off restoration reportedly carried out circa 2012, with a large folder of invoices available
• Underside reported as sound and Lanoguard treated
• Interior retrimmed with relatively new carpets, seat upholstery and door cards
• Four new tyres fitted

The Appeal

The producers of TV Series The Saint originally wanted a Jaguar E-Type to be Roger Moore's steed, but the Coventry marque underestimated what a cultural icon the show would become and declined to loan any cars. That left a vacuum that was quickly filled by Volvo with a white P1800. The Saint, and indeed the car, soon became world-famous, even inspiring one of Corgi's most successful diecast toys of all time. But P1800s are so much more than just stylish coupés; American schoolteacher Irv Gordon drove his over three million miles. They really are special cars.
This 1967 example benefits from a body-off restoration reportedly carried out around 2012. The vendor purchased it earlier this year and promptly sent it to a classic car specialist for a thorough inspection of the mechanics, electrics, and bodywork. This led to extensive refurbishment work across the suspension, drivetrain, fuel system, and exhaust, bringing the car to a reliable, usable standard. The interior presents well, with minor cosmetic imperfections noted below. The vendor describes this P1800S as a usable classic for the next owner, or a solid basis for someone wishing to take it to the next level.

Key Information

• Mileage: 25,500 miles (indicated); the oldest available document is an MOT from 2016 recording 20,185 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 1.8-litre inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: folder of invoices available dating back to a body-off restoration circa 2012

The Detail

• Serviced within the last six to seven months, per the vendor
• Fuel tank drained and fuel cap rubber replaced after water ingress caused by a perished seal
• Exhaust removed; new rear support/torque arms and bushes fitted, new reducer section welded to middle box, rear box mounting bracket re-welded, exhaust refitted and aligned
• Front and rear shock absorbers replaced
• Prop shaft bearing and mount replaced
• Engine and gearbox mounts replaced
• Rear wishbones removed, checked, serviced and refitted; front wishbone bushes replaced
• Middle track rod replaced
• Fuel pipes to tank, filter and carburettors replaced; new fuel pump and fuel filter fitted
• O/S rear half shaft and associated components replaced
• New battery mount fitted; fuses checked and cleaned
• Horn replaced and rewired
• New front window side rubbers fitted
• Bonnet hinges stripped down, cleaned and regreased; stress crack next to O/S hinge welded and made good; new bonnet stay fitted
• New steering wheel fitted
• Scratch on the boot lid and some small paint blistering on the driver's side door
• Driver's door lock barrel intermittently fails to lock and could do with replacing
• Tear in the covering on the lower padded dash on the driver's side near the door
• Clock does not work
• Currently stored in a warm garage

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