THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A 1972 VOLVO 1800 ES. AN APPRECIATING CLASSIC CAR THAT IS PERFECT AS AN EVERY DAY DRIVER AS WELL. These Volvo p1800's have proven reliability and ease of maintenance. if you've seen the latest sale prices on these cars. you know this car has proven potential in the marketplace. and is one of the fastest appreciating vehicles in the marketplace. this reliable volvo can be enjoyed through time. and still be a very solid investment. this California car has just finished a two year cosmetic restoration. two stage clearcoat paint in the original volvo green that the car was born with. colorsanded and buffed. new triple plated chrome bumpers and much polished stainless trim. new caramel carpets. padding and front seats. leather wrapped sport steering wheel. new rubber weatherstripping. hood insulation. original stock wheels with trim rings. new tires. smooth running original recently serviced Volvo B20 engine. with original bosch d-jetronic fuel injection. nicely detailed engine. nice shifting 4 speed factory manual transmission with working factory electronic laycock overdrive. rare rear bumper guard option. vintage am/fm cassette stereo is in place. and is ready to install speakers where and how you see fit. no holes cut in any of the trim panels. this california car still wears its original floors and pans. and have been coated with por-15 for future protection and peace of mind. curved dual factory exhaust has a wonderful raspy sound. ready for show and shine car shows. gauges and accessories are operational. (not clock and oil press gauge). equipped with air conditioning. but in typical fashion. has had some parts removed from the motor. some a/c spare parts (compressor/brackets are included with the car. brand new tires and recent brake work. dashboard skins make the dash look excellent. and do not show any cracks. factory luggage rack available in a seperate sale if desired. I am able to assist with worldwide shipping. and live close to shipping ports. non-refundable $500 deposit is required within 24 hours of auction's end via paypal. balance to be paid within 3 days of auction's end. and not through paypal. unless special arrangements have been made in advance. please feel free to inspect this car prior to auction's end. I do not show this vehicle after the auction has ended until the balance has been paid. thank you for respecting these conditions. but if you want a very nice 1800 that you can be very proud of and enjoy day in and day out. then you have to bid. and do so right away. as this car is available for local sale. and If I get my price I reserve the right to end this auction early. you are also welcome to take a detailed video tour of the vehicle at: https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=ZVSrzOoaLzQ the car has just had ipd polyurethane sway bar link kit. radiator service. water pump replacement and further micropolish colorsand and buff. to make the paint even nicer. since the video was created. if you have taken on one of these cars as a project. you know how difficult and they can be to restore. and not for the impatient or faint of heart. this one has already had all the blood. sweat. tears and time bestowed on it. this is not a concours car. it is a beautiful car that was built with the full intent to drive and enjoy. and look fantastic while doing it. please consider that this is a 40 year old used car. but you wouldn't know it to look at it. or to drive it. you may be interested that sports car marketplace magazine. has named these cars as one of the 10 best buys to appreciate in value for under $50k. and if you've been watching the auctions. two recent examples sold for over $80k. please bid to win. check with your wife. your mistress. your grandma. your dog. ferguson police chief. or whomever you have to check with. nbsp; before you bid.