1967 Volvo P1800S

Highlights

• Recently imported from California and first registered with the DVLA in March 2026
• Rebuilt and enlarged 2.0-litre B20B engine installed in 2014, with documented supporting work, according to a previous listing
• Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive
• MOT valid until June 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The 1967 Volvo P1800S is a classic Swedish sports coupe designed for long-distance grand touring. It blends distinct mid-century styling with the brand's legendary reputation for engineering longevity. Power comes from a reliable four-cylinder engine built to handle decades of daily driving. The interior offers a vintage, driver-focused cabin suited for comfortable highway cruising. Today, it remains a highly recognisable and sought-after icon among vintage car enthusiasts.

This example has recently crossed the Atlantic from California, where it spent much of its life. A rebuilt and bored-out B20B inline-four was installed, supported by a programme of mechanical work covering the fuel system, ignition, cooling, and exhaust, according to a previous listing. The car was stripped and repainted in Pearl White in 2011 and retains its black leather interior and a period Volvo by Bendix push-button radio. It should be noted that the car does show honest signs of age and use, including paint imperfections, rust on the lower doors, bumpers, and underbody, cracks in the dashboard and steering wheel, and worn carpet near the pedals. This P1800S presents an engaging proposition for the next custodian willing to continue its care.

Key Information

• Mileage: 32,279 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from the USA)
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 9 June 2027
• Technical specs: bored-out 2.0-litre B20B inline-four petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes
• Paperwork: V5C, handbooks and invoices present

The Detail

• Rebuilt B20B inline-four installed in 2014, bored .040" over to 2,035cc
• Engine assembled with Cloyes timing gear set, Isky lifters and pushrods, Volvo "D" camshaft, and replacement oil pump, water pump, thermostat, and fuel pump
• Carburettors rebuilt in 2015
• Electronic ignition system installed in 2019
• Updated distributor fitted in 2023
• Radiator and fuel tank replaced under current ownership
• Vacuum pump refurbished and aftermarket exhaust system installed
• Temperature gauge rebuilt in 2014
• Seat rail repaired in March 2023
• Stripped and repainted in Pearl White in 2011
• The seller notes imperfections in the paint
• Rust spots noted on the lower doors, bumpers, and underbody
• Cracks present in the dashboard and steering wheel
• Carpet worn and loose near the gear lever
• Front bucket seats and rear bench trimmed in black leather
• Equipped with a Volvo by Bendix push-button radio
• 15-inch painted steel wheels with trim rings, mounted with Kumho tyres

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