Volvo P1800 Volvo classic cars, From year to year 1961-1962

Prot.

P1800
61-63

1800S
1963

From Prototypes to Production Cars

The first Volvo 1800 production cars assembled by the Jensen Factory in West Bromwich differed quite a lot from the prototypes . On this page you will find the main visable differences between the Frua prototypes and serial produced cars.

Features not carried over to the finished concept

-The "V-emblem" in the grille -The wooden steering wheel was replaced by a cheaper model made of bakelite
-Hub Caps -Dual Tail Lights
-The rear licence plate, dual exhaust ports through lower body and rear curved up bumpers -No middle part on the front bumper
-Rear swivelling ventilation window

Volvo P1800 Classic cars


Volvo 1800 Picture Gallery is a section of the Swedish Volvo P1800 Club's website with photos, chassis number database, handbooks, manuals and other documentation related to Volvo P1800.. Please send a mail to karl@volvo1800pictures.com if you want to add pictures to the gallery and database or if you have documents that you want to share with the rest of us. There is no fee or club affiliation required to register a car in the gallery. We welcome Volvo P1800 in any shape and condition!.