This 1972 Volvo 1800E is finished in yellow with a black leather interior and is powered by a fuel-injected 2.0-liter inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Features include 15? Dayton wire wheels with knock off hubs, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, a rear window defroster, and an original Blaupunkt stereo radio. This 1800E is offered with service records and original owner’s manual and a Maryland title in the owner’s name. The car was recently refinished in Yellow including the engine compartment. Additional features include chrome bumpers and trim as well as black pinstriping. Exterior details include side mirrors, rear fins, and a dual-outlet exhaust. 15? Dayton wire knock off hubs and are mounted with New Pirelli rubber. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs. The interior features bucket seats trimmed in black leather joined by matching door panels and carpets. Amenities include a clock, a lockable center console, a rear window defroster, and Blaupunkt radio and rarely seen factory air condition. An internet search on the VIN indicates that this particular example came with every option available at the time. The three-spoke steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for water temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows approx. 52000 miles which the owner states are original. The previous owner maintained the vehicle for close to 42 years. The provenance of the car is considered reliable by the owner. Owner’s research indicates that it appears to have been 18th from the last off of the assembly line. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a four-speed M41 manual transmission with overdrive. The current owner made the following improvements; New paint with the motor removed and engine compartment painted, new gas tank, new brakes, new fuel injectors, new Dayton knock off wire wheels matched to new Pirelli tires. This is an 1800E in superb condition, with super low mileage. Examples like this are rarely found in today’s marketplace. The car is located on the Eastern Shore of MD. Please contact hank at hank@easternshoreclassiccars.com or text to 201-317-9277 for more information.
