1973 P1800ES in Essex, CT

You are looking at a 1973 Volvo P1800ES For Sale in Essex, Connecticut – half an hour drive east of New Haven.

As of the time of this post, it is still available – you can find current pricing and contact the seller at the ad in our marketplace. If you want to skip our write-up, a direct link to that is at the bottom of this page just below the pictures.

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AI Summary

This Volvo P1800 estate coupe, located in Essex, Connecticut, is running and driving with 33,793 miles on the odometer. It is powered by a 2.0L B20 inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, both of which operate properly. The exterior paint presents well, and the car is not considered a project vehicle, though the driver’s seat requires restoration. Additional minor needs include replacement of the rear glass pistons, repair of a driver’s door latch that only opens from the outside, and reattachment of a rear bumper trim piece. The sale includes four original steel wheels, extra trim pieces, and information on seat restoration vendors specializing in P1800 models. Test drives are available on the property.

 

Key Info:

• Location: Essex, CT
• Year: 1973
• Trim: P1800
• Mileage: 33,793
• Engine: B20 I4
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Condition: Project

 

 

Seller Write-Up

This lovely estate coupe hails from the town of Essex, CT.

A stunning piece of Swedish Iron, it is running and driving. Aside from the driver’s seat needing TLC, you can get behind the wheel immediately. Chassis number is 1836353-006029.

Showing 33,793 miles on the odometer, with great-looking paint, this is not a project car. As mentioned, the driver’s seat needs attention. The owner has researched options for seat restoration and that information will be included with the sale of the car.

Mechanically speaking, the B20 engine with 2.0 L inline-four starts right up and works to its potential. The four-speed manual transmission featuring electric overdrive shifts properly and as expected. This rolling beauty is not only stylish, but practical. The sloped back and finned tail provide plenty of cargo space.

Miscellaneous tinkering to keep your passion alive would include: rear glass pistons need to be replaced, driver’s door opens only from the outside, piece of trim on rear bumper needs to be reattached, and there may be others. There may be other smaller weekend projects, but the guts are there, and the exterior is dazzling.

Test drives are an option on the property, which has a lengthy driveway for your full experience. I am an estate manager, selling this for a family. They are well-versed in the P1800 and are happy to respond to inquiries.

Sale includes: set of 4 original steel wheels, extra trim pieces, options for seat restoration and contact information for a vendor who specializes in the P1800 Volvo and can provide an authentic, reupholstered original seat.

 

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**Please note this 1800S was originally listed for sale in September of 2025. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**