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 1800 Picture Gallery

Volvo 1800 Picture Gallery is an independent website with photos, chassis register, handbooks, manuals and other documentation related to Volvo 1800.. 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 us. There is no fee or club affiliation required to add a car to the chassis register. I welcome pictures of Volvo 1800 in any shape and condition!.

I run and maintain the two web sites Volvo 1800 Picture gallery and Volvo 1800 chassis register in my spare time and solely based on my genuine interest of the Volvo 1800. If you appreciate my work, please consider a donation using the button to the right or the Swish number +46 72 7290065

Karl Eric Målberg

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