VOLVO P1800/1800 (1961-1972)
VOLVO P1800/1800 (1961-1972)In 1960, Volvo presented a new sports car, just a few years after the previous attempt with the plastic-bodied Volvo Sport.
The new car became known as the P1800. Later the designations were changed to P1800S, 1800S and eventually 1800E. This new sports car had Italian-influenced styling by young Swede Pelle Petterson and production began in 1961.
As Volvo did not have the capacity to build the car itself, production during the first years was contracted to England. Pressed Steel made the bodies and final assembly took place at Jensen Motors Ltd.