448 Volvo P1800 (1962) 480 MTT by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Volvo P1800 (1961-63) Engine 1778 cc S4 OHV . Registration Number AEH 656 A (Devon) VOLVO (Cars) ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157623738795351/ Long gestation involved the project begining in 1957 under engineering consultant Helmar Pettersson with design work being done by his son Pelle Pettersson who worked for Pietro Frau. Volvo always insisted the car was designed in Italy by Frau but in 2009 Frau admitted that though they built the first three prototypes they were not responsible for the design. There then followed a protracted search for a company to build the car and Karmann initially agreed only for the deal to be scuppered by Volkswagen, Karmann biggest customer. Eventually Jensen Motors who then had spare capacity were approached and agreed a contract to build 10,000 cars Jensen sub contracted Pressed Steel in Linwood to build the uni-body shell and transport them to West Bromwich by rail the first P1800 being completed in 1960. The B18 1800cc engine (with a different cam shaft to that of the Amazon) was made with twin SU carburettors and giving 100 bhp. P1800S (1963-69) In 1963 after the first 6,000 units the Jensen contract was cancelled and production was moved to a Volvo plant in Gothenburg, subsequent cars being called P1800S (S=Sweden) and in 1969 the engine was replaced by a 1985 cc unit to create the P1800E P1800E (1969-72) For 1970 numerous changes came with the fuel-injected 1800E, which had the B20E engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and a revised camshaft, and produced 130 bhp with simular fuel economy as before.the 1970 model was the first 1800 with four-wheel disc brakes; until then the 1800 series had front discs and rear drums. In 1972, to meet emission standards mainly for the US market, a lower compression B20F engine was introduced for specific markets. Along with the new "F" head, the ECU, manifold pressure sensor, and head gasket were also changed for all cars with B20F engine. Volvo P1800ES (1972-73) Volvo introduced its final P1800 variant, the 1800ES, in 1972 as a two-door station wagon with a frameless, all-glass tailgate. To my generation the P1800 will always be the car of the Saint (Simon Templar played by Roger Moore) Of the two new cars on show in Geneva in 1961 the programme makers approached Jaguar regarding using the new E Type but were rejected Volvo on the other hand jumped at the chance and a marriage was made. Roger Moore was so impressed he purchased his own. Diolch am 99,460,142 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,460,142 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-448
