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− | '''Volvo 1800S. 1963–9 (prod. 24,000 approx.). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1780, 1985 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Successor to P1800, as Volvo shifted its production to Lundby, Sweden (''S'' standing for ''Sverige''). Power increase with new model; and again in 1966. Better quality than P1800, with annual improvements culminating in two-litre engine from August 1968. Again adopted for TV series ''The Saint'', giving the car a very high profile. | + | '''Volvo 1800S. 1963–9 (prod. 24,000 approx.). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1780, 1985 cm³ (I4 OHV).''' Successor to P1800, as Volvo shifted its production to Lundby, Sweden (''S'' standing for ''Sverige''). Power increase with new model; and again in 1966. Better quality than P1800, with annual improvements culminating in two-litre engine from August 1968. Again adopted for TV series ''The Saint'', giving the car a very high profile. |
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Latest revision as of 11:01, 23 November 2013
Volvo 1800S. 1963–9 (prod. 24,000 approx.). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1780, 1985 cm³ (I4 OHV). Successor to P1800, as Volvo shifted its production to Lundby, Sweden (S standing for Sverige). Power increase with new model; and again in 1966. Better quality than P1800, with annual improvements culminating in two-litre engine from August 1968. Again adopted for TV series The Saint, giving the car a very high profile.
Manufacturing location: Lundby, Göteborg, Sweden
Marque: Volvo | Predecessor: Volvo P1800 | Successor: Volvo 1800E