1972 Volvo 1800E
Day 2 photo gallery
The car was moved for the first time in 12 years in March 2023. Greg (My Dad), Howard (Norwegian), and I got a few things cleaned up, sorted, and put on some new tires. It was a pleasure to clean everything from the glass to the grime. We worked all day and it’s now ready for more storage. The car is in great shape overall. We even cranked over the engine a few times and found some lights on the dash. No gas tank and a bad ignition coil mean there’s parts to buy before it’ll run, but the brakes and steering seem to be in operational. Now it rolls good too!
The original hood hinges! Cleaned & mounted thanks to the Dad & Howard!
The 1 and only window crank.
A beautiful spring day at Sparkle Auto Sales, home of Gopher Broke Racing! Thank you dad for letting us use your shop for the Volvo!
DMV Photo Left Side
DMV Photo Front
DMV Photo Right Side
DMV Photo of the butt <3
DMV photo - missing pieces/interior
2 Horns! I tried, they didn't work :(
Howard prepping the interior for Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The M41 Transmission plate, able to get all the numbers!
Not sure what it is, but it's cleaner now.
Cleaned the rims, they'll get painted someday. Mounted and balanced 4 new tires.
Checkout those hood hinges in action! And a clean oil pan! Original Red!
I can tell the team was warming up to the Volvo. We like it :) A LOT!!!
Clean(er) engine bay. Very complete and cranked over with ease connected to a jumper pack!
So much cleaner now :) Just a gentle wash.
Engine now in full spectrum color!
What a good day...
Next up, moving to a nearby storage facility.
Need to find a rear left quarter panel for our only troublesome section. AND LOTS OF OTHER PARTS :D
Thanks for scrolling through the pictures! Next update will likely be 2-3 months. Until then we have a lot of very fun research and planning to do! Thanks again Dad and Howard!
1972 Volvo 1800E
Day 1 photo gallery
It's been sitting here a while
What a beauty
rear right quarter panel - rust free
rear of rear right quarter panel - rust free
gas tank in the boot
some damage to the rear left caused rust
only rust on the body!! :D
Door seam
The dash (see FULL Interior Video below for more)
4 Speeds! 1 less than expected
Behind the rear seats! 50yr old carpets
Reflector when the door is open. Original?
Is this sticker rare and worth millions or trash?
Inside the door - VIN plate looks good
The worst of the underneath rust :)
good frame
no rust where the frame connects in the rear
Rear left
up the rear left
More sturdy looking brackets and things
ORIGINAL STICKERS!!!!!!
Holding the hood open was precarious!
So cool
My dad will want to remove them, I like em!
more engine
more plates (I'll look more up about these)
mmm values
Swedish
Swedish
more Swedish
1972 Vovlo 1800E spec U built Jun 1971
What’s in the front?
Day 1 Videos
Swedish under the hood
What’s in the trunk?
Underneath it all
The FULL Interior Video
Up next: Pebble Beach