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Thanks for taking us on this journey ...
... of 40+ years, Nicolas. The P1800 is a lovely car, full of emotive lines and history. I hope it is reliable and a fun ownership experience. Sometimes the reality of classic car ownership overwhelms the fantasy, but the passion should see you through the down times when it is in the garage and you are searching for parts. Part of the fun I guess, provided you (and your wife) can see it that way.
I look forward to many future updates.
Andrew
My story with the Volvo P 1800. An article on this car.
As very often, a dream car is a dream car because it first is a car with an History, and because you have a story with the car. This is exactly the case of the Volvo P 1800, and a story I will tell you, now. 1/ The History of the P 1800: Here, I will make...
Great review Nicolas !
Can't believe it's already one year since we picked up the car in Holland with my brandnew Jaguar :-) .That was quite a weekend ! I hope to see you soon ... WITH the P1800 !!! Bim
I brought the car to my garagist, yesterday, to remove the speedometer and
to repair it, then a big service, and a auxiliary air valve to hunt, and if all goes well + the weather is fine, I take it for my Belgian trip in ealry November. Normally, all should work well, the only doubt I have is about the auxiliary air valve, which...
Lovely story to read Nicolas
Thank you Nicolas and congratulations for this Purist choice (IMO). The car is superb and perfect for your taste. My first car was 28 years old when I bought it and I know what pleasure vintage cars can give. I miss it. I can't wait to put my back in your...
Fabulous story to read...
.....and fantastic to have been co-passenger in her in Paris. I can see a road trip ahead. 993/1800
Not something
I should be proud of but I'm envious on your passion and love (and not only for this car) :) Something to admire and aspire to Yours truly D
Thanks for taking us on this journey ...
... of 40+ years, Nicolas. The P1800 is a lovely car, full of emotive lines and history. I hope it is reliable and a fun ownership experience. Sometimes the reality of classic car ownership overwhelms the fantasy, but the passion should see you through th...
Since I got it, I always tried to do some works on a regular basis.
Fall, and winter, are two great seasons to do repairs, services and so on... As it is a real pity to not use it in the good days! I will change all the filters, all the fluids, and still have to find an auxiliary air valve, in the weeks to come. Then, pau...
Great post, Nico.
Are there any special dispensations (or penalties, for that matter) for old cars in France? Here in Victoria, if you are a member of a registered car club and your car is 25 years old, a permit is available for up to 90 days usage for one-fifth of normal ...
in France, when your war is 30 years old, it is considered as a Collector.
You can register it as a Collector car, with no restrictions, and one good advantage: The MOT is each 5 years, not each two years, as for any other car. Best, Ben. Nicolas
Thanks, Nico.
No MOT on ours once it has been vouched for via a club :-) (In Victoria, we only do MOT (roadworthy cerificate) when a car changes hands.)
Hi Ben, are in talking Victoria Down Under?....
I didn't know these rules only that a car 25 year old or more is considered a Vintage. So a VN Commodore is considered a Vintage! Wow... We have different styling standard in OZ for sure:):) Cheers Francois from Perth Down Under
Vintage?
There are classifications for the years.. :-) a VN, vintage? never. A 1961 Alfa is under Classic. A Volvo Vintage? Never. Classic, yes. Vintage...needs to be pre-1931.
LOL! No, I have never had and never will! But perhaps......
if you are interested in one I can find one for a bargain price for you:) below are two pics for "Your Eyes Only)! Pictures shamefully taken from the WEB credit to whoever is due! Please Nicolas let me know if this is your cup of tea, I can get one probab...
thats a journey i wouldnt...
thats a journey i wouldnt fancy doing unless you mean Perth Scotland :) On 29 Sep 2013 10:41, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* amanico (registered) on September 29th, 2013 - 02:41 > > *Title: To go from Berlin to Paris thro...
sorry Nicolas, the Holden Commodore...
sorry Nicolas, the Holden Commodore is so NOT cool unless you have 3 kids and a boring office job. then it becomes the most exciting thing in your life :) the Vauxhall VXR8 on the other hand is a very cool car(formally the Monaro). best G On 29 Sep 2013 1...
Awesome post, Nicolas!
I love your passion for this car. To be truthful, I have never been a Volvo man -- except for this P 1800! She is a beauty with style and an unbelievable design. With you behind its wheel, I have no doubt this Volvo' "shark mouth" will devour many, many k...
Volvo made some awesome Coupés, Respo.
This one is a perfect example, as well as the C 70, and the new Concept they introduced a few weeks ago. A good alternative to the sempiternal BMWs, Mercedes or Audis. They all play their own register. With a certain class. All the best, my friend. And th...
Amanico... The Volvo P1800 is...
... one of the most classic cars on the road. So cool. So retro. So! Can't wait to see it in the flesh. - Scott
a great review of a great car that is part of my childhood memories
it strikes me that it is a very english car with so many similarities to our cars of the same period. i used to love the saint with both actors so remember this car well. i would love to own a nice classic, but dont think it will ever come to pass until m...
Between your son and his Golf GTI and our dear Filip with his 205 GTI
It seems that the 80ies are back, and in a strong way! ;) thanks for your kind words, my friend. Keep on dreaming! Best, Nicolas.
to be honest, if Bim...
to be honest, if Bim really wants a 205 1.9GTi, my son would be the man to ask. being a mechanic he has access to cheap cars on a daily basis. he is even looking for a small cheap runner for me as a daily driver as my subaru is now costing me a fortune wi...
haha :)...
haha :) On 24 Sep 2013 21:24, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* amanico (registered) on September 24th, 2013 - 13:24 > > *Title: So, it looks like Filip has no more excuses to not achieve his > dream! ;) [nt] > * > > *
Great read, well researched , Brovo Nico..
Your passion for the hunt ( like in your hunt for watches ) shows in your post. Enjoyed reading your story and your support crew , Bim being the principal one . Enjoy the ride. Cheers,dreamer
Thank you so much, Dreamer. Yes, you are right. it is all about Passion...
And... Patience, which is new for me. ;) Best, Nicolas
Very nice writing about an iconic car, very sensual and......
at the same time kind of aggressive with its from "shark" grill. This is a master piece of elegance from Frua . As you know my father had one, I think it was the 65 model in grey with red interior and it really had a big impact on me, that was The Best, M...
I could have gone on a Porsche a Jag, a Fiat Dino...
I hesitated a lot with a few Vintage cars: Alfa Montréal or 2000 GT, Fiat Dino, Fiat Coupé 850, Peugeot 504 Coupé V 6... And this P 1800. I don't regret my choice. I still have to do some work on it, but I think that if all goes well, the car will be read...
Well Porsche 911 is a classic of classic....
but my preference is by far the Dino 246 Spider, my head says that it is a "Real Piece of Art", "Architecture", "Sculpture". My heart has fallen in love with her many, many moons ago and still is. The problem is the bloody wallet :) My opinion on the othe...
I still remember a Paris / Dubrownik with a Fiat 850 coupé, when I was 6 years old. :)
Ok, I will wait for your call from Dublin. :) :) :) Best, Nicolas.
Yours is the E!
Beautiful car Nico. In my opinion, the P1800 is the most beautiful of the cars Volvo has ever produced. I personally like some of the earlier designs with the chrome grill, but the modernity of the drive of the later ones would definitely be the best choi...
To be honest, I prefer the aesthetics of the Jensen or S versions.
But driving an E is better. you have more power than a Jensen which only had 90 HP. The car of your childhood? what can it be? From you era, or before? Best, my friend. Nicolas
My first introduction to cars...
I was six years old. One of my teachers gave me a Porsche 911 brochure. It was one of my most treasured possessions. A Porsche 911 from that era would be the classic car from my childhood.
This is really going to date me...
But actually it was the 993 911. That's what it was when I was six. I didn't even know how to drive yet, I just simply looked at it as a beautiful work of art. And I knew I liked fast cars and g-forces. And back then, I was so young, but I just fell in lo...
Fantastic post my friend
Your car is almost as legendary as the number of posts you write on this forum ;) I hope it brings you many years of joy and pleasure. I think its a great car - with a nice colour combination! I also like the story behind you getting the car. How it alway...
Well, this week end and for two weeks, I will take the " moderrn " one.
For a long road trip. Funnily, I much more drove the P 1800 than the C 70 T5, this year. Three times more! On the 22d of September, it will be 3 years that I own this old timer. Three years of pleasure. Of love. Best, and thanks for reading, Bill. Nicolas...