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One-of-8,077 Volvo 1800ES's produced from 1972-1973.
The 1800ES was the final evolution of the Volvo P1800 line and introduced the sporty "shooting brake" body style. Its distinctive feature was the frameless, all-glass tailgate, a cutting-edge design for the time that greatly increased cargo space and would later be echoed in models like the Volvo 480 and C30. The design, penned by in-house designer Jan Wilsgaard, was so unique that it was nicknamed the "Snow White's Coffin" (Schneewittchensarg) in Germany and the "Fish Van" (Fiskbilen) in Sweden.
The 1800ES was only produced for two model years, 1972 and 1973. Production was halted because Volvo determined that the considerable cost of redesigning the small-volume model to comply with impending, stricter U.S. safety and emissions regulations for the 1974 model year was not financially justifiable. Only 8,077 examples of the 1800ES were built in total.
The 1972 1800ES was powered by the robust 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder B20E engine. The 'E' signifies that it used a Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection system, which provided better performance and emissions control than the carbureted versions of earlier P1800s. The U.S. market versions, however, typically featured the lower-compression B20F engine to meet stricter emission standards, which had a slightly lower horsepower rating.
The 1800ES featured many of Volvo's hallmark safety and ergonomic advancements. This included specially designed front bucket seats with integrated, non-adjustable headrests and an infinitely variable lumbar support system, which were developed in conjunction with orthopedic surgeons for superior comfort. Standard safety equipment for the 1972 model year also included inertia-reel three-point seat belts for the front passengers and a seatbelt warning light.
Consistent with the higher-performance models in the later P1800 line, this 1972 1800ES featured hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels, a significant upgrade over the earlier P1800s that used rear drum brakes. This provided much improved stopping power, fitting for its sporty image.
1972 Volvo P1800
$35,000
1972 Volvo P1800
$35,000
Description
The 1800ES was the final evolution of the Volvo P1800 line and introduced the sporty "shooting brake" body style. Its distinctive feature was the frameless, all-glass tailgate, a cutting-edge design for the time that greatly increased cargo space and would later be echoed in models like the Volvo 480 and C30. The design, penned by in-house designer Jan Wilsgaard, was so unique that it was nicknamed the "Snow White's Coffin" (Schneewittchensarg) in Germany and the "Fish Van" (Fiskbilen) in Sweden.
The 1800ES was only produced for two model years, 1972 and 1973. Production was halted because Volvo determined that the considerable cost of redesigning the small-volume model to comply with impending, stricter U.S. safety and emissions regulations for the 1974 model year was not financially justifiable. Only 8,077 examples of the 1800ES were built in total.
The 1972 1800ES was powered by the robust 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder B20E engine. The 'E' signifies that it used a Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection system, which provided better performance and emissions control than the carbureted versions of earlier P1800s. The U.S. market versions, however, typically featured the lower-compression B20F engine to meet stricter emission standards, which had a slightly lower horsepower rating.
The 1800ES featured many of Volvo's hallmark safety and ergonomic advancements. This included specially designed front bucket seats with integrated, non-adjustable headrests and an infinitely variable lumbar support system, which were developed in conjunction with orthopedic surgeons for superior comfort. Standard safety equipment for the 1972 model year also included inertia-reel three-point seat belts for the front passengers and a seatbelt warning light.
Consistent with the higher-performance models in the later P1800 line, this 1972 1800ES featured hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels, a significant upgrade over the earlier P1800s that used rear drum brakes. This provided much improved stopping power, fitting for its sporty image.
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