Looking for P1800

charlski · Sep 20th, 2012, 21:28

Hi, New to forum , looking for a P1800 pref late 60's car, looked at a few on e bay, and i am new to this car, (although wanted one since the 80's !!) and the few i have looked at are less than honest !! if anyone knows of a good affordable one, would be great to know ... looks like a just missed a lovely one in the Isle of Wight !! ... Damn !!

Thanks

KC

paul staines · Sep 21st, 2012, 11:14

The one from the isle of wight turned out to be a bit of a shed. I know as i paid well over the odds for it £8,500 paid +£500 to have it delivered.True value approx £4,500. So many things wrong,so many parts missing,so many jobs done poorly.The paintwork that looked good in the advert looks like it was applied by brush.poor chromework and rust,bad door shuts due to poor fitting replacement sills. Be carefull dont buy with your heart like i did.On the plus side engine now fully rebuilt,carbs fully rebuilt,new clutch,electronic distributor,all new chrome tims,spears ,caps window surrounds gutter trims,all other chrome sent for refurb.some great quality quarterlights and window surrounds from america.All new rubbers and seals.Next job is to strip the paint to see what horrors lie beneath. good luck Paul

charlski · Sep 21st, 2012, 23:13

hey paul ... sorry to hear that, it looked good in the pics !! just goes to show as you say dont let your heart rule your head, think this will make me doubly aware ! trouble is paint can cover a multitude of sins.

paul staines · Sep 22nd, 2012, 10:28

The plus side to this is,when its finished it will be rust free and mechanicaly sound as i am replacing many parts.should be ready feb. Then its ready for interior re-trim,i think black alcantara with red stitching.Although i am enjoying doing this an extra 8k on top of the purchase price of the car hurts.When its done its for keeps ! Regards Paul.

skysurfer · Sep 24th, 2012, 16:48

I bought mine unseen for £5k about 6 years ago. They say the camera never lies but unfortunately it does ! Should have known better, but had been looking for some time and they rarely come up nearby. I was also fussy about the spec (B18, colour and all that). Having said that, the problems were mainly superficial......chrome, interior, minor mechanical stuff....and the shell itself was relatively rust-free and it had been properly resprayed in its original colour. I suppose I've spent about £3k on it over the six years and it's now very presentable - but no show pony. However, you have to be philosophical about these things. £500 a year is a lot less than the annual depreciation of an average eurobox. There are still things to do but they can wait whilst I spend time enjoying it. I do think that these cars will gradually increase in value over time which makes the investment in improvements all the more worthwhile.

blind-dog-birtles · Sep 28th, 2012, 10:39

Hi KC.
I have a 67 1800s in green that I'm thinking of selling.
Car was painted during the 90's and still looks good, lots of new trim incl bumpers, grill, side trim etc. Virtually new tan interior but dash needs tidying. All mechanics are good & the car is currently mot'd & on the road.
Not sure of price, plan was to put it in upcoming bonhams auction @ harrogate, where I would hope to reach 10k, I don't fancy the eBay route with such a nice car. Your welcome to come & view before it's offered on the open market. I'm in wakefield, west yorkshire so just up the M1 for you.
Cheers, Pete 07939 504325.

red13 · Oct 21st, 2012, 18:26

Are you still looking for volvo? I've a 1967 p1800s.
If so and want to take a look I'm in Oxfordshire.
07919207859
Thanks Jo

midgetman · Nov 16th, 2012, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlski

Hi, New to forum , looking for a P1800 pref late 60's car, looked at a few on e bay, and i am new to this car, (although wanted one since the 80's !!) and the few i have looked at are less than honest !! if anyone knows of a good affordable one, would be great to know ... looks like a just missed a lovely one in the Isle of Wight !! ... Damn !!

Thanks

KC

Hi are you still looking for a p1800 ? if so im contemplating selling my 1972 p1800e. Please ring me for details, 07941772013.

123GT-AMAZON · Nov 16th, 2012, 17:41

may have a p1800s for sale in british racing green left hand drive tho but is a very sold project and i know a good one from a bad one ( no !! panels needed apart from out of chioce one rear floor pan which is with car but is the pressed type and will cost extra ) if any good asking price in its present state is £4,500 b20 with overdrive and it is the next car inline so dont hang around to long or in the new year its next into workshop

v5 present and the car has everything to do it chrome work etc bumpers its a runner aswell so can hear it run and drive it

on request i can post a few pics when next over at workshop

Sep 20th, 2012, 21:28	#1
charlski Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2017 12:55 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northampton	Looking for P1800 Hi, New to forum , looking for a P1800 pref late 60's car, looked at a few on e bay, and i am new to this car, (although wanted one since the 80's !!) and the few i have looked at are less than honest !! if anyone knows of a good affordable one, would be great to know ... looks like a just missed a lovely one in the Isle of Wight !! ... Damn !! Thanks KC

Oct 21st, 2012, 18:26	#7
red13 New Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2012 11:33 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Henley	volvo p1800s Are you still looking for volvo? I've a 1967 p1800s. If so and want to take a look I'm in Oxfordshire. 07919207859 Thanks Jo

Nov 16th, 2012, 17:41	#9
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Today 12:04 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	may have a p1800s for sale in british racing green left hand drive tho but is a very sold project and i know a good one from a bad one ( no !! panels needed apart from out of chioce one rear floor pan which is with car but is the pressed type and will cost extra ) if any good asking price in its present state is £4,500 b20 with overdrive and it is the next car inline so dont hang around to long or in the new year its next into workshop v5 present and the car has everything to do it chrome work etc bumpers its a runner aswell so can hear it run and drive it on request i can post a few pics when next over at workshop __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle ! Last edited by 123GT-AMAZON; Nov 16th, 2012 at 17:44.

Sep 21st, 2012, 11:14	#2
paul staines Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2024 11:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bradford	The one from the isle of wight turned out to be a bit of a shed. I know as i paid well over the odds for it £8,500 paid +£500 to have it delivered.True value approx £4,500. So many things wrong,so many parts missing,so many jobs done poorly.The paintwork that looked good in the advert looks like it was applied by brush.poor chromework and rust,bad door shuts due to poor fitting replacement sills. Be carefull dont buy with your heart like i did.On the plus side engine now fully rebuilt,carbs fully rebuilt,new clutch,electronic distributor,all new chrome tims,spears ,caps window surrounds gutter trims,all other chrome sent for refurb.some great quality quarterlights and window surrounds from america.All new rubbers and seals.Next job is to strip the paint to see what horrors lie beneath. good luck Paul

Sep 21st, 2012, 23:13	#3
charlski Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2017 12:55 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northampton	hey paul ... sorry to hear that, it looked good in the pics !! just goes to show as you say dont let your heart rule your head, think this will make me doubly aware ! trouble is paint can cover a multitude of sins.

Sep 22nd, 2012, 10:28	#4
paul staines Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2024 11:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bradford	The plus side to this is,when its finished it will be rust free and mechanicaly sound as i am replacing many parts.should be ready feb. Then its ready for interior re-trim,i think black alcantara with red stitching.Although i am enjoying doing this an extra 8k on top of the purchase price of the car hurts.When its done its for keeps ! Regards Paul.

Sep 24th, 2012, 16:48	#5
skysurfer VOC Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 10:47 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chichester	I bought mine unseen for £5k about 6 years ago. They say the camera never lies but unfortunately it does ! Should have known better, but had been looking for some time and they rarely come up nearby. I was also fussy about the spec (B18, colour and all that). Having said that, the problems were mainly superficial......chrome, interior, minor mechanical stuff....and the shell itself was relatively rust-free and it had been properly resprayed in its original colour. I suppose I've spent about £3k on it over the six years and it's now very presentable - but no show pony. However, you have to be philosophical about these things. £500 a year is a lot less than the annual depreciation of an average eurobox. There are still things to do but they can wait whilst I spend time enjoying it. I do think that these cars will gradually increase in value over time which makes the investment in improvements all the more worthwhile.

Sep 28th, 2012, 10:39	#6
blind-dog-birtles Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2023 10:50 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wakefield	Hi KC. I have a 67 1800s in green that I'm thinking of selling. Car was painted during the 90's and still looks good, lots of new trim incl bumpers, grill, side trim etc. Virtually new tan interior but dash needs tidying. All mechanics are good & the car is currently mot'd & on the road. Not sure of price, plan was to put it in upcoming bonhams auction @ harrogate, where I would hope to reach 10k, I don't fancy the eBay route with such a nice car. Your welcome to come & view before it's offered on the open market. I'm in wakefield, west yorkshire so just up the M1 for you. Cheers, Pete 07939 504325.

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