Volvo is not the first marque to come to mind when one thinks of the great sports cars of the 1960s. Yet their sole commercial success in this arena was groundbreaking: just look at this 1964 Volvo P1800S. Located… more»
P1800S
Apr 11, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1970 Volvo P1800S
The Volvo P1800 was a 2+2, touring car that was built by Volvo Cars between 1961-73. It was made famous on television as driven by Roger Moore in the spy-type show The Saint from 1962-69. As was common at… more»
Mar 5, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Drive and Restore: 1966 Volvo 1800S
When I first saw this 1966 Volvo 1800S, I was immediately attracted to the vehicle’s honesty. It has a history that has seen it owned by the same family since new, which is always a reassuring sign when considering… more»
Jan 13, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Solid Swede: 1968 Volvo 1800 S
Before he starred as James Bond, the late Sir Roger Moore played the role of Simon Templar in the television spy thriller “The Saint” from 1962 until 1969. It was in this role that his chosen mode of transport… more»
Jan 2, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hidden Issues? 1968 Volvo 1800S
It is quite possible that no other vehicle manufacturer has tried as hard to change the public’s perception of its image than Volvo. Long seen as a company that produced staid and safe cars, Volvo has also been capable… more»
Nov 15, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Project: 1966 Volvo 1800S
Recently here at Barn Finds, we featured this 1972 Volvo 1800E, and the reception for it was luke-warm. This was mainly due to the extent of rust in that car. This 1966 example appears to be a far more… more»
