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Jointly designed by both Volvo and Jensen Motors, most known for their 'Jensen Interceptor' which still carries an immense cult following. The Volvo P1800 is a brilliant showing of top-notch safety, unbelievable engineering qualities and of course, an amazing car to take on any length of drive. The Volvo P1800 comes packing the famous B20 Motor, which when fueled by twin SU Carburetors makes an impressive 100 horsepower, which when coupled with the 4-speed manual transmission, makes for a very fun drive. Of course these cars needed to be engineered well, since Volvo has always been famous for their level of safety throughout the years, including the locking seatbelt system into the center console. Of course the body shows off its beautiful curves at each angle, but every detail has its own seperate feature. By rounding out the doors, and creating a concave design for the inside this actually creates a more comfortable experience for both the driver and passenger, as well as creates sort of a dome effect, adding stability during side impact. The beauty of a car like this however, is that Volvo didn't sacrifice style for safety in any way, this car shows off its rounded curves, beautiful...

First delivered to an eager public in 1961, the project initially started back in 1957 when Volvo wanted a sports car to compete in the US and European Markets. The Volvo P1800 had received a major publicity boost in the early 60's when a white 1962 Volvo P1800 was driven by Simon Templar, played by Roger Moore, and it was featured prominently in the hit TV series The Saint beginning that year and throughout the entire run of the show. Roger Moore was reportedly so smitten with the Volvo P1800 that he bought one for his own personal use. Volvos are known for being overbuilt high quality automobiles, and one owner proved that fact very well. A gentleman in New York owns a 1966 1800S which has covered over 3,000,000 miles! The gentleman claims the reason the car has stood the test of time is that he always used Volvo parts and kept the vehicle 100% stock. This speaks volumes for Volvo's build quality. This particular -71 P1800 E for sale is certainly no exception and could easily be driven daily. The fuel injected 1800E features a 2. 0 Liter OHV 'B20E' engine. The 4 cylinder engine is backed by a...