1970
Volvo
1800 E
TITLE IN TRANSIT
1970 Volvo 1800 E
*Engine – 2.0 liter, 120 bhp, 4 cylinders
*Bosch Jetronic Fuel Injection
*4 spd Volvo M41 gearbox with electrically actuated Laycock de Normanville overdrive
*Power assisted disc brakes on all four wheels
*Color- original Steel Blue (102) with Gray carpet and Black Leather interior
*Designed by Pele Petterson (Volvo), and Italian car designer Frua/Ghia
*Volvo A/C – all A/C was dealer installed
*89,300 original miles per Owner – not driven between 1990 and 2020 when restored by Don Thibault, Cape Cod
Summary: This is a rust free, 98% original car. A few items were changed for reliability and function. This car is completely restored except for the paint, which does not require work at this time. The radio is not original, but the original ones were not very good, and no working ones are available. Speakers in the rear are new JBL speakers, mounted into original 1970 Jenson speaker enclosures, so it has a period correct appearance. Steering wheel is a leather wrapped Nardi wheel giving the driver a better grip. Ignition points and rotor were replaced with an electronic ignition unit that has the same appearance with improved reliability.
• Engine, transmission, and overdrive have less than 1000 miles since being completely
rebuilt including all mounts and seals
• All new clutch assembly
• New electronic ignition
• New fuel injectors
• New coil, spark plugs and wires
• New OEM A/C compressor and reconditioned original internal unit
• New fuel pump, fuel, tank, sending unit, fuel filter, pressure regulator, and lines
• New water pump, thermostat, radiator, and hoses
• New alternator, battery, starter, and solenoid
• New headlights, headlight screens, fog lights
• Sway bars front and rear, and new Bilstein shocks
• New disc brakes all around, including hoses
• New control arms and tie rods
• New horns
• Additional electronically actuated pusher type radiator fans keep the car at ideal operation temperature even in the middle of the summer with the AC on
• New wheel alignment
• New bumpers, mirrors, exhaust, and muffler
• New seat leathers and cushioning, new leather luggage straps
• New window, trunk, and hood rubber
• Newly restored original clock, speedometer, and tachometer. All other instruments work well.
• New heater control valve
• New carpet floor mats
• New trunk mat, spare tire cover, lug wrench, and jack handle holders
• New fitted car cover
• New antenna, rear lights and gaskets
• Underside of car is pristine and painted with corrosion resistant paint
• ….and more
The car starts, runs, accelerates, and stops without any problems. I have had it to 95 mph and it was smooth and stabile. All functions work properly and there are no mechanical, instrument, interior, or body issue that need to be addressed. This car is ready to drive and show.
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 2.0 Liter
Body
- Body Color
- Steel Blue & Gray
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1970
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- 1800 E
- Miles
- 89,324
Interior
- Interior Color
- Black
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Leather
- Shifter Type
- Floor
- Center Console
- No