1972 Volvo

P1800 E Coupe

4 - Cyl.

Manual

1826354038956

Clear

Gasoline

First and foremost, I would like to thank you in advance for any consideration. ...and most importantly, Good Luck ! Here up for bid on eBay is this original 1972 Volvo P1800E. This car was bought new, and has been in the care of one owner since new. Always garaged, the car is well preserved and completely solid. The body on this Volvo is rock solid, with no rust issues anywhere, a classic Illinois survivor car. The body panels are very straight throughout the car. Panel fit is good, the doors hood and trunk lid all close precisely. Tires are matching with great tread. All of the chrome of the car is in great original condition with no pitting. All of the glass is original, including the windshield, all of it in good shape. Volvo marketed the P1800 as a Frua designed car, later acknowledging that it was actually penned by Pelle Petterson. His design has held up well over the years, with distinctive lines that have now become iconic. The interior is very well preserved, a testament to the car's garaged history. The only element showing wear are the Driver and passenger leather seats, These could easily be re-dyed by any competent upholsterer, although to me they resemble that leather chair at home you settle into with a glass of scotch, and a cigar. Perhaps some things are best left the way they are. All of the carpet in the car is original and very well preserved with no areas of wear of fading. The steering wheel is perfect with no cracks. The center console is mint with no cracks or damage. Back seat area is very nice, rear parcel shelf carpet shows no fading thanks to being garage kept over all these years All gauges are working, including the clock. Lights, signals, wipers, horn - all working, no gremlins to chase down in this car. Both upper and lower dash pads are excellent with no splits or shrinkage. Usually you see one or two right behind the steering wheel, none on this car. Underdash area is clean and original. The headliner and sunvisors are in terrific condition. The car comes with the original manuals, partial tool kit, and original radio. All of the warrantly booklet maintenance entries are checked off, the work was all done according to schedule by the owner himself, back when you could do that sort of thing with your new car. The motor fires to life easily and runs very well. It has the correct fast idle on startup, doesn't smoke, makes good power, shifts great and brakes well. The overdrive engages as it should, making freeway driving a breeze. The car rides down the road straight and true with the feeling of quality that Volvo is known for. The car has been recently serviced and tuned, along with fresh fluids in the transmission and differential. The undercarriage is dry and rust free, showing perfect pans and rockers. These Volvos were heavily undercoated. The bare steel underneath gives you a glimpse of this car's integrity, a true Illinois survivor, garaged from day one. About Payment: I will contact the winning bidder via email within 12 hours of auction completion. I would like a $500 deposit via paypal within 2 days. Balance is due (bank check or bank wire transfer only) within 7 calendar days of auction end. The car will be securely garaged until pickup. About this auction: This auction process is a legally binding contract into which you enter when you click "confirm" on your bid. Please have finances in order before you decide to bid and please ask all questions before you decide to bid. Basically, please only bid if you are ready to purchase this car. Car is sold as-is with no warranties express or implied. License plate is for illustrative purposes only. Any disputes regarding the sale of this vehicle shall be resolved through binding arbitration exclusively in Cook County, Illinois under applicable state laws. By bidding you agree to these terms. About me: Post Auction details: The transport cost is the responsiblity of the winning bidder, although I can certainly help with logistics.