[{"id": 7716749, "authorName": "Skraft83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skraft83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1642785121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716774, "authorName": "Auslander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/auslander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now there\u2019s one I\u2019d add to my personal stable\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642785365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716802, "authorName": "gETo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, one that WANTS ME. Gorgeous. I was just one my way out the door to buy my Lotto tickets....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642785644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716823, "authorName": "jumpindog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jumpindog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642785770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716834, "authorName": "Jaguar3.4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaguar3.4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a delicious P 1800! the modifications tasteful and extremely well carried out. someone will have a ball with this little beauty!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642785878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716836, "authorName": "Collins4A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collins4a/", "bidAmount": 1965, "content": "$1,965 bid placed by Collins4A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642785884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7716850, "authorName": "jdowell362", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdowell362/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "please dont skewer me on this question, but could you realistically have this as a daily driver, or should i look out for a 1800 that is less polished since this one really was put through the white glove treatment (literally lol)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642785994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716866, "authorName": "degreesix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/degreesix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to see this @ Vienna Cars and Coffee! I wish I had the room for another one but I've already got 2. VC&C is on the 1st & 3rd Sunday from 7-9 am @ Cedar Park Shopping Center in Vienna, VA. Sadly with Jan having 5 Sundays the next event is on 2/6. GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642786201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716879, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, you don't see ones as nice as this very often.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642786381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716882, "authorName": "alysonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alysonic/", "bidAmount": 2065, "content": "$2,065 bid placed by alysonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642786386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7716892, "authorName": "santafehoosier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/santafehoosier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would rather see this in my garage @degreesix!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642786455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716897, "authorName": "alysonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alysonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long-time watcher, first-time bidder. I'll eventually be the proud owner of a 1965 like this one, but I suspect this auction will end much higher than I can afford. Still...you gotta be in it, to win it, right?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1642786517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716898, "authorName": "santafehoosier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/santafehoosier/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by santafehoosier", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642786521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7716934, "authorName": "degreesix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/degreesix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Santafehoosier Go for it! It looks amazing. GLWTP!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642786860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716945, "authorName": "jdowell362", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdowell362/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@degreesix would you say this is too nice of a car to be a daily driver? i really REALLY love this body style from Volvo and do want one, but this might seem too good to be a daily", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642786945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7716976, "authorName": "degreesix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/degreesix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdowell362 That's something you have to decide for yourself. Irv Gordon drove his daily for over 3 million miles. So the reality is a Volvo 1800 series car is totally feasible as a daily driver. Any car can be a daily driver as long as you take care of it and are willing to deal with the potential hazards. Door dings, the idiot drivers on the road, wear and tear, etc. I've got a 95 Lexus SC400 that I use as a daily driver. I switch between it and a 2008 Lexus GX470. I don't daily drive my 71 1800E because it's not in this nice condition. My 68 is a project car so not running. But if my 71 were in as nice a shape as this 65 I'd probably drive it a lot more than I currently do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642787368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7717009, "authorName": "jdowell362", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdowell362/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@degreesix thanks! thats makes a ton of sense! i also think any car can be a daily driver. my uncle bought a 71 bug brand new and sold it to my dad in 77 and we've had it ever since, and while there were years it went undriven, he finally got it back up to near perfect condition and drives all the time in OR (one of the reasons i love visiting! LOL). i do understand the potential for hazards out in the wild and know that the likelihood increases with the more it's driven. one thing i have to consider though is my 21month kiddo in that this cant be the safest car in the world to take her in if at all... oh well! maybe i can fit in the logic somehow! haha. thanks again sir, i'm eagerly looking out for this post and will be watching! cheers, and have a great weekend!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642787645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7717044, "authorName": "Kenlobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenlobo/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Kenlobo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642787905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7717161, "authorName": "MrBeanCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbeancar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Daily driver: For me, this HAS to be a completely reliable car. Most new cars fit in that category; few older cars do. Pre-OBD/lots of accessory cars (1969 or earlier) could be brought to that level, much easier than post '69. There's just a lot less to go wrong. A rough cosmetic/near perfect mechanical car would do it. Most rough cosmetic cars, though, the mechanicals are close to matching that level. A cosmetically \"too nice to drive\" car with near perfect mechanicals would make a MUCH better daily driver than a rough cosmetic/rough mechanical car. At least, for me. I've spent enough time on the side of the road when I was younger", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1642789033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7717205, "authorName": "Nperkins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nperkins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to be picky but the \u201871 1800e\u2019s had a two liter engine.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1642789373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7717279, "authorName": "pstopp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pstopp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possibly there is some confusion in the description regarding the engine. The B18 was a 1.8 liter engine and the replacement engine was the later B20 which was a 2.0 liter engine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642790044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7717341, "authorName": "Isfahaninejad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isfahaninejad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a big fan of the front seats but other than that this thing is sweet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1642790505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7717402, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Friday afternoon and thank you for taking a look at my 1965 P1800S. If you love these cars, look closely, because I dont think you\u2019ll find another one like it. I bought it several years ago from a gentleman in Florida who spent 7 years and a boatload of cash putting it together. The published article in Volvo Sports America magazine (included in the pics) was written by him and details nicely the work he did including the replacement 2.0 liter 1971 B-20 motor. I\u2019m hoping he, or someone he knows, is a BaT follower and weighs in here at some point over the next week because the detail and level of restoration he did here was just spectacular and he could probably answer questions better than I. I\u2019m around all week and will certainly do my best. I\u2019m not a dealer, just a certifiable car nut with a penchant for American muscle, but one look at this Volvo and I had to have it. Over the last 4 years (since the restoration), ive kept his creation inside in a heated and cooled space and driven her only in good weather.\r\n\r\nI\u2019m a firm believer that informative videos are critically important when buying a car online so please check out the walk around, driving, and underbody videos included above. They are, in my opinion, the best way to get comfortable with what youre buying.\r\n\r\nEnjoy the weekend! Spring is right around the corner!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1642790871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7717919, "authorName": "CalleLo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/callelo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love the seats and sound on this one - well done", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642793180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7718735, "authorName": "foggydogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foggydogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdowell362 Using any 50-plus year old car as a daily driver would take some thought, as well as a certain mindset about the risk/reward ratio. Irv Gordon (Who I met once, at the 2M mile mark) bought his car new, was meticulous about maintenance, virtually never parked on the street during his later years, and nobody - not even family - ever drove the car but him. And it wasn't a daily driver then, either; Volvo gave him a couple new cars through the years. If a Volvo is in your family's' future, and older models are an interest, maybe a 240 Brick would be an option.\r\nThis car is such a jewel, its current usage seems quite right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642796252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7719002, "authorName": "jdowell362", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdowell362/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@foggydogg thanks! this is helpful to hear. i tend to agree. this car is just so darn beautiful and ive seen a lot come and go on BaT so maybe this one goes to someone who will pamper it and not want it as a daily... :P", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642797155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7719301, "authorName": "MMBDK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmbdk/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by MMBDK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642798363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7719454, "authorName": "Shupela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shupela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance Beautiful car. I'm hoping the former owner can chime in because I need to know where he got that aluminum radiator. Refreshing my 1971 1800E. Anybody know?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642799043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7719634, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the engine is sourced from a 71 1800 it wasn't an 1800S, because 1969 was the last year of 1800S. The 1971 went to fuel injected B20. This head is not a fuel injected head: no injector ports. Maybe somebody had already swapped a carbureted B20 into the '71 donor car. It is unimportant. Clearly, somebody put a lot of work into this beautiful, well-sorted and upgraded car. The Weber side draft carbs and intake manifold alone are a chunk of money and a really fine modification.\n\nI'd be proud to drive it and I'd do so on a daily basis, as long as the roads are dry.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1642799697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7719973, "authorName": "bigboysurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigboysurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the cleanest, well sorted and nicely modified 1800s I've seen, well done.\r\nWhat a beautiful car.....love the egg crate grill and front end, (pic 32). Prancing horse emblem wouldn't look out of place if you didn't know.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1642800899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7720764, "authorName": "Erv52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erv52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The minute I saw this car I felt I'd seen it before, so I checked, and found pics from the 2018 Mecum auction in Kissimmee, FL. I went to that auction mainly to see this car (and others). I had conversations with the owner at the time. He let me sit in the car, started it up, etc. I do agree with the seller, the seats could go back more, but mostly, I thought they were set too high. I'm 6' and my legs had a hard time not hitting the wheel. If you change the seat brackets to lower the seat, you will be much more comfortable driving. The car did not sell at auction (apparently did not meet seller's reserve). I'm assuming the current owner bought from the owner after that auction? This car does get your attention, and I agree, you will not see another one like it, I sure never have. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1642803967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7720848, "authorName": "belgianvt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/belgianvt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous built with tastefully done upgrades (maybe with the exception of the seats). I owned a Jensen built 63 in the 70\u2019s in Belgium and mine had the same heavy chromed \u201cbullhorn\u201d bumpers devoid of rubber. I believe that after 64 they were no longer available, so I bet these were also sourced from an earlier model and not original to this car\u2026good luck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642804219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7720930, "authorName": "Kvox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kvox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car. Got me at the 'egg create' grill.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642804531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7721586, "authorName": "JDLhome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdlhome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What braking system?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642811322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7721617, "authorName": "mjohnston5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjohnston5/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by mjohnston5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642811779, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7721795, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOLY COW!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642814312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7721957, "authorName": "LarsOlsson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larsolsson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is accually a 64, so the bumpers are correct.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642816450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722149, "authorName": "CNaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cnaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance\r\n\r\nWhat are the controls shown in shot 83. They look like power mirror switches, and joystick... but the mirrors look factory (not electronic)... so what exactly are they for?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642819831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722167, "authorName": "pzito52863", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pzito52863/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642820362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722222, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CNaylor power seat controls", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642821395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722396, "authorName": "MinutemanMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minutemanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just pulled out my copy of VSA Vol 40, No. 4 re-read the VOLVOOM! article. It's all there and all very impressive still. VOLVOOM! and I share this issue of VSA magazine that's the photo I took of my Dark Green '67 1800S on the cover in 2017 on our PSVSA island drive called the W.A.V.E. Does the Florida VOLVOOM plate go with the auction winner?\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642825462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722707, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the video you said the seats came from a C3 Corvette. Can you confirm that they are actually from a C4. Were the seats and side panels redone together with the same material, or is the material slightly different (grain, etc.)? Is it real wood on the dash? Do you have any restoration photos from the prior owner, and if not do you know how much rust repair was done when it was restored? Rare early 1800 if there never was any. Would it be possible to shoot a couple shots that show the tracks that the seats are on and how they were mated to the tracks. Seems like that might be the one thing to change. Thanks...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642845526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722780, "authorName": "Roundfender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roundfender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \"18345 VD\" type code and \"12164\" chassis number (pic 101) make this a 1964 model. The \"D\" production model (1964) ended with chassis number 12499. Bumpers and grille are correct for that year. The cowl vent air intake and the clear front turn signal lenses are from an earlier car. https://volvo1800pictures.com/production/production.php", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1642854466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722835, "authorName": "MMBDK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmbdk/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by MMBDK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642857340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7722936, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CFD i think your right. These seats, based on images, look like they\u2019re out of the first few years (84-87) of the C4 Vette, not the latter years of the C3. The match with the rear seat is very good and ive tried to take some pics of how they\u2019re secured to the floor. I\u2019m sorry but ive got no pics of the restoration though, as you can see from the videos, solid frame and no rust at all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642859386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7722962, "authorName": "Damaho912", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/damaho912/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous! Just gorgeous!! And no doubt way better than it ever was when rolling off the assembly line!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642859903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7723006, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Probably one of the most beautiful cars every made IMHO, plus really great drivers. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642860686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7723023, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color! Not sure on the radio though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642860996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7723025, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Stropp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642861009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7723053, "authorName": "Fuzz148", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuzz148/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "O-M-G!!! Drop dead gorgeous. I have to agree, this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I wouldn't change a thing about this design.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642861358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7723565, "authorName": "Kenlobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenlobo/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Kenlobo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642867542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7723643, "authorName": "KBANAI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbanai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely done, tasteful mods, best of luck for the seller and the bidders.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642868425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7723814, "authorName": "Amazon123gt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazon123gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding photo 86, I'm always surprised when I see mid-60s Volvos of this caliber with broken or missing thumb loops on the hand brake handle. Those loops are $10 parts from any of the vintage Volvo parts suppliers. For me, the broken loop indicates a lack of thoroughness in the restoration/refurbishment....but that is just me. This is a nice looking 1800 in my favorite year. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642870776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7723925, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cSeason to your taste\u201d. One of the coolest things to me about this build is that its not purporting to be original. Seats, radio, tuning of the motor, wheel size, etc are all easily modified to the taste of the buyer without hurting value. The foundational frame, body, paint, motor, suspension, etc are the best that ive seen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642871533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7723948, "authorName": "Amazon123gt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amazon123gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance, well said. It is a solid car with lots of potential for further personalization.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642871708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7724052, "authorName": "tasdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tasdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great to restomod! My green 69 is WAY more fun with a sbc, 5 speed tranny,ps, pb etc. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642872736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7724107, "authorName": "deilenberger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deilenberger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nicely done. Right down to the heater air intake - the cast one from the P1800 rather than the stamped aluminum one from the 1800S. And chroming the cast one looks good (they were originally painted body color IIRC.) It's especially nice how the AC system was worked in (much better than the Volvo solution later on), and the Girling Hydrovac is still there and connected.\n\nVERY nice car!\n\nThe car is just about perfect as it is..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642873395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7724209, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Really amazing 1800! Such a beautiful design just enhanced by the restoration.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642874503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7724245, "authorName": "Mdeheus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdeheus/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by Mdeheus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642874792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7725070, "authorName": "SpeedsterBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedsterbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tastefully modified.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642879388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7725690, "authorName": "boxerboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car would make grown men weep...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642882466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7726022, "authorName": "MMBDK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmbdk/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by MMBDK", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642883944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7726214, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by tnida29075", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642885182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7726235, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK I would like to make this my fourth Volvo P1800 (1962; 1967 and 1972)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642885328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7726512, "authorName": "Dorsal900", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorsal900/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know what A/C evaporator this is? I would like to add A/C to my 1970 1800E, and the dealer add-on evaporator is not optimal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642886726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7728299, "authorName": "JOB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/job1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@balance Comfortable for drivers to what height? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642900674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7728406, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JOB1 probably depends on your build but I\u2019m 6\u2019 180lbs and I\u2019m good. Regardless, if youre a bigger guy, re-setting seat tracks (or even replacing the seats) aren\u2019t difficult modifications.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642902294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7728431, "authorName": "JOB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/job1/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by JOB1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642902759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7728561, "authorName": "andy_m1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andy_m1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How difficult is it to find original type wheels for this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642905129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7729063, "authorName": "Xerceas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xerceas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You mentioned Jim Duffey in one of your videos. Is that the same gentleman that did a white on red ES about 10-15 years ago?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642931589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7729127, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Xerceas not sure but in the attached VSA article he does mention having done 2 previous restorations so it certainly could be", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642940658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7729185, "authorName": "smitty122", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smitty122/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing build here! If you are going to modify, this is the way to do it. Tastefully done.\r\n\r\nOnly concern would be the driving stance and I agree with others, that it could be an issue for some. \r\nChanging seat design from original (therefore driving position) will alter the steering wheel clearance and pedal distance feel for sure, especially without an adjustable steering column.\r\nCan always find a set of original seats as long as the mounting hardware can still be installed.\r\nNot sure how the present owner can let this one go! Best of luck with the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642943410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7729235, "authorName": "Jan_Dreptak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jan_dreptak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't help myself and have to ask. Why in US people tend to ruin classic by unnecessary customisation. Those wheels and upholstery in Europe would immediately relegate this otherwise beautiful car to last row in the car show. Somewhere between stand selling insurance and portable toilets.\r\n12 volts instead of six, alternator instead of dynamo, metallic paint, accessory wheels, radial tires. There is some logic behind but for speed, comfort and safety I have modern wheels. Why not leave classic alone. The way it was designed and made?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1642944871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7729336, "authorName": "Jims4re", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jims4re/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful car. The mods are tasteful and well done. I recently purchased a Ferrari 360 from this seller and the entire transaction was flawless. When the ac did not work properly, he graciously offered to reimburse me for the repair, which he has since done as promised. It was a pleasure working with a gentleman with integrity.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1642946785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7729534, "authorName": "Kenlobo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenlobo/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Kenlobo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642949633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7730377, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andy_m1 It should be easy to find original wheels. I am pretty sure the wheels on my 1967 1800S will fit and are of the original style for a 1965; so, you win this auction and I'll gladly swap wheels with you. In fact, I'll swap whole cars!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1642957882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7730664, "authorName": "Xerceas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xerceas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jan_Dreptak - Because this is the land of the free and home of the brave! The only limit in this country lies within your vision...your level of dedication and your desire to put in the countless hours of hard work to bring your dream into reality. The builder clearly had those attributes in spades and brought to life what he deemed to be his ultimate 1800S...which may or may not appeal to the masses. Upsetting the \"purist\" is a risk that all custom car builders happily take...and kudos to him and to the future caretaker of this incredible build. Hope that this answers your question sir...\r\n\r\n@Balance - I'm pretty sure that JD follows BAT. I'll send him an email just the same...not only to advise him of the auction but also to thank him for not keeping his creations all to himself. GLWTA", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1642960912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7730757, "authorName": "ArtThomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artthomas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Xerceas and Jan Dreptak, Along the theme of what Xerceas wrote, I note that a George Barris customized 1951 Mercury just sold at auction for $2,145,000. So apparently there is a lot of interest in customized cars in this world.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642961781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7731000, "authorName": "Saman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jan_Dreptak The great news is when you have this car, you can do anything you want to your car just as this owner did. I\u2019ve been up close & personal with this car & it is a thing of beauty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642963752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7732737, "authorName": "Kvox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kvox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful example with some nice mods. Good thing is - we are not in Europe @Jan_Dreptak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642970951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7733064, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So ive had two serious inquiries about this car this weekend from prospective buyers in Europe. Is it possible @Jan_Dreptak doesn\u2019t speak for the whole continent??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1642972202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7733204, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding how originality and modifications affect value for 1800's, note that the highest price on BaT (by far) is also one of the most highly modified ones. \n\nThe highest price 1800 I've ever seen has about 5% of the original car remaining: Cyan Racing for about half a million bucks. That would be a Swedish company, BTW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642973077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7733525, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by Stropp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642974439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7733758, "authorName": "Xerceas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xerceas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@charlie55 - If you deduct the cost of all of the carbon fiber and all of the racing tech used in the Cyan, you would barely hit $60K ;-)...but your point is a valid one. The market does lend some credence to Jan_Dreptak point however. IMHO, highly original examples of classic cars tend to fetch the most money from collectors for that reason...being 100% original and gingerly used...but not so much from enthusiast looking for a more contemporary ride and feel, which is who this particular example was built by...and for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642975481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7733913, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Xerceas It is sometimes true that original, unmolested classic cars bring more money than restored, modified ones; but so far Volvos are not one of those marques. Restomods rule.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1642976794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7734411, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Five days to go and the bid is $32.5k; I would really like to own this P1800. I will keep my powder dry and wait to see how high the bid is on Sale Day!. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642984260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7734454, "authorName": "Xerceas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xerceas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tnida29075 - I think this won't go for less than $60K...unless Seller is REALLY trying to move it. Historically, offers for less than that on this vehicle have not been successful...and the market is hot right now. Perhaps the stars are aligned properly at the moment...time will certainly tell. Best be ready for a battle my friend as this one ticks ALL the boxes...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1642984902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7734576, "authorName": "MinutemanMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minutemanmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's pretty amazing how well the Corvette seat color matches the original brown-tan-hyde \r\n310-557 door panels and the rear seats This original Pearl\tWhite (79) '64 would have had a red interior but with Rosso Barchetta red the tan interior works well.\r\nAll Dark Green (94) and a few Medium Blue (99) 1800S Volvo's come with tan 310-557 interiors. The builder of this outstanding Swedish machine had an eye for interior colors too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1642986529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7736821, "authorName": "boxerboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, yeah, when first posted I immediately thought $55-60K but the more I look at it the more I think those numbers may be low. We'll see...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643044096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7737283, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 1800S looks just fabulous. Back when I still owned my '63 P1800 (over 50 years ago now), I always dreamed it would look best in a deep red or burgundy shade, but I felt that black was the interior color of serious sporting machines back then. Now, I think this shade of tan looks perfect! The treatment of the dash in this car is what Volvo should have done, instead of the rather fake-looking wood-grained appliqu\u00e9 they chose for their 1800E's and ES' from '70-'73. And, that custom leather wrap of the dashboard covers is the nicest-looking solution I've yet seen on these cars. Very sharp appearance indeed, not to mention the nice integration of A/C equipment and various control switches. But, my preference would still be for the crisp silver metal dash backdrop of the earlier 1800's, i.e. the famous \"jukebox\" look. The +1 alloys and dual Weber carbs? All terrific adds.\r\n\r\nI can't say for sure, of course, but I'd guess that for me to comfortably drive this car I'd be shopping for a set of original seats, though. From the comments made so far, I'd assume my 6'4\" would likely be pretty cramped inside this beauty. Not a huge deterrent overall, but can the Seller, @Balance, confirm that the original seat mounting points remain in the floorpans of this car?\r\n\r\nIt's probably all academic for Yours Truly, but I'd agree with the recent post suggesting the likely value of this car. Five minutes after it arrived on BaT, I told my car buddies that this one would have to reach at least $60K, and probably much more, before it would begin approaching the Reserve. Yeah, this car is far from the original configuration, but it is so well done overall that some devoted 1800 fan will just have to own it. If two such bidders are in the room on Friday, this one's headed for the moon.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643048549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7737944, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wadds71 Thanks so much for the nice comments and appreciation of the build. I hate to mess with the carpet to look for the original seat mounting points as you ask, but I\u2019ll have a look and decide when I get home tonight. Also, thank you all for your value commentary throughout but would ask you to consider setting expectations a bit higher. Thanks and have a good week everybody.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643052180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7738406, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Xerceas given @Balance's comments and other Posters I think you are correct that the seller has set a reserve above $60k. If so, then I am already out as I would prefer to buy an AH100 (possibly a Tiger) for that kind of money. But I will continue to watch this auction - you never know?\r\n\r\nWith hindsight I should have purchased the AH100 listed on BaT last year that I had the opportunity to inspect in person. Could have had it for $62k-$63k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643054123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7738676, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Link follows to a 1972 P1800 that sold on BaT Dec 30 2021 for $50k - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-volvo-1800e-25/\r\n\r\nLink to the AH 100 listed on BaT to which I referred in my previous post - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-austin-healey-100-bn1-roadster-2/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643055095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7738833, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last September @ccrunner offered IMO the ultimate resto-mod P1800, if a modified car is your objective -\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-volvo-p1800-7/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643055577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7740549, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by DCenthusiast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643062239, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7740767, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Stropp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643063216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7741001, "authorName": "Mcqmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcqmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in love! Do you think it would fit in my backyard shed? Lol. Prettiest one I\u2019ve seen. Love the C3 seats. It works in this one 4sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643065527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7741768, "authorName": "Waikiki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waikiki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have purchased from this seller previously. Honest and very helpful. Cars were exactly as described even when the truck I hired broke down and wasted his time he never made me feel like I was putting him out.To me he was a very honest guy that happens to be a very detailed car nut.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643075516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7742107, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK, @Balance, I concede your point. Rather than aiming for the moon (which has already been done over 50 years ago), how 'bout we make the target for this auction Mars instead? Should be do-able, again if the right two 1800 fans are on board in a few days. And, I'm sure the amount of cash that has been spent on this beautiful interpretation of a classic Volvo would easily justify some extraordinary bidding.\r\n\r\nJust keep in mind, though, that in my case you're talking to a guy who bought his one and only '63 P1800 in 1965 for the then-princely sum of $1300, and who sold the same car in 1971 for $1200. As much as I'd love to own one of these cars again, the thought of spending high five figures, and quite possibly six figures, to bring one home is a bit of a mind-blowing idea. But, in today's market, I can easily imagine your car being worth that much to a very discerning buyer. I hope one or two are \"in the room\" this Friday. Good luck to all who can play at this level!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643079680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7742120, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And, @tnida29075, I can't disagree with your thinking here. For me, the early Austin-Healeys ignited my passion for sports cars all the way back in the '50's. Never owned one personally, as they are a pretty tight fit for someone well over 6 ft. tall, but I still think the earliest versions are one of the most beautiful automotive shapes of all time. Hang in there, find a good one, and enjoy it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643080023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7742153, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by DCenthusiast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643080794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7742190, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Stropp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643081404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7742791, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wadds71 I too have never owned an AH100 but have lusted after that car since my Army days in Europe (1970-74).\r\n\r\nI can't recall what a P1800E listed for in 1972 when I was in possession of a sales brochure but do recall paying DM6000 (approximately $1500) for a used 1967 1800S. I also had the privilege in 1975 of paying $4500 to General Black for his 1972 1800E (last one sold new in the State of Kansas).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643115326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7743137, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A \u201cmid auction thank you\u201d to @stropp @dcenthusiast @kenlobo and others for your bids and interest and to @waikiki and @jims4re for your kind remarks based on other deals. I love this BaT platform and really appreciate the car community friendships that have come from it. Adding a few pics of the fully climate controlled building this car has been in every day since acquired right after the restoration 4 years ago. Looking forward to meeting the new steward of this classic in 3 days!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643121025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7743404, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the pictures @Balance; a beautiful facility. Any chance you are going to list an AH100 in the near future?\r\n\r\nDo you have a website or can you identify the physical location?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643123682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7743499, "authorName": "ccrunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning, stunning car.. Very few 1800s get to this level; amazing attention to detail.. Many have attested to the seller's character, and the car speaks for itself.. Someone will be getting a standout 1800 from a stand up seller- win win win :-)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643124811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7743810, "authorName": "DCenthusiast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcenthusiast/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by DCenthusiast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643128007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7743869, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @tnida29075. Check out WoodMotorSports.com, my personal site. Most are not for sale; just put up to enjoy the hobby", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643128506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7744315, "authorName": "Stropp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stropp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a beautiful car and stunning attention to detail. Appreciate the dialogue, insight and enthusiasm.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643132188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7744430, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a truly fine 1800. I hope it comes to the Seattle area so I can see it in person. If I didn't already have my 1800S, I'd be bidding; although this will probably go well above my financial reach.\r\n\r\nLet me ask about the VTO wheels with 16\u2033 Sumitomo tires measuring 195/55 in the front and 215/55 at the rear. I love the look. Was anything done to allow for the size? No clearance problems?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643133027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7744510, "authorName": "wadds71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadds71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just reviewed the new set of pics submitted by @Balance, and, based on pic #7 of the group, I'm going to have to retract my earlier statement about preferring the original silver metal dash of these cars. This wood inlay treatment is just so rich, and classy in appearance, and a perfect complement to the steering wheel, and that superb leather on the upper dash covers. So nicely done. Looks like the bidding is at least getting closer to the halfway point. Should be a wild finish in a few days! \r\n\r\n@ccrunner, your record may indeed be in jeopardy here, but from your comments and conduct during your own auction some months ago, I sense you will nevertheless be cheering on the bidding during this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643133782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7746979, "authorName": "tnida29075", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnida29075/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance thanks for the link; enjoyed your video on the 59 Corvette Feulie. My older brother owned a white 59 fuel injected Vette and I got to drive it a few times. Too much car for me at 15 years of age but will admit today I exceeded the posted speed limit by a large measure on each occasion I drove it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643144299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7753343, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That steering wheel and wood veneer on the dash look terrific. I wonder why more people don't replace the (IMHO hideous looking) faux wood with really beautiful real wood. Does the car have power assist steering? With the wider tires and smaller diameter steering wheel, one of those aftermarket upgrade kits might be worthwhile.\r\n\r\nLooks like the water temp gauge is out of whack, photo #77. The yellow should rise from the bottom as temp increases.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643218435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7753693, "authorName": "jestem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jestem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I made the trip to the car barn/museum of @Balance (seller). I can confirm all the favorable comments already made about both the car and the seller. In my 50 years of building, driving, judging, and racing all models of pre-1975 Volvos, this 1800S would be my choice to own. While his pictures are great, they can\u2019t capture the beauty of seeing the car live. We did a cold start and the DCOE40\u2018s came instantly to life, neither lean nor rich. A slight rough idle I attribute to the performance cam as the seller stated it\u2019s smooth and fast at higher RPM. This car and seller will not disappoint!!!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1643220915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7755005, "authorName": "GChesterton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gchesterton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the Bob Morris garage. Are you guys neighbors there in Great Falls? Can the climate control system keep up with our DC summers?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1643226946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758781, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GChesterton yup, Bob and I are friends and neighbors who share this crazy collector car passion. And, rest assured, the building stays at a comfortable 72 summer and winter :) \r\n@jestem Just a pleasure to meet you Jim and was blown away by your knowledge and love for these unique cars. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and comments.\r\n@charlie55 no, the car doesn\u2019t have (nor IMO does it need) power steering. Also, I checked out the water temp gauge based on your comments and i think youre right, its stuck in that fixed position (though the car has no overheating problem whatsoever and the larger tires clear the wheel wells perfectly with no obstruction while turning.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643241352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7758988, "authorName": "GChesterton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gchesterton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha thanks @Balance I was actually referring to the Volvo\u2019s climate control system. I had no doubt that your stable keeps your horses dry and comfortable. :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643243603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7759098, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GChesterton LOL! Same answer for the car \ud83d\ude02", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643244832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7759332, "authorName": "charlie55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance Good to know those size tires work, assuming no modifications were made to give them clearance. I want to put larger tires on my '67 1800S and I really like that style of wheel.\r\n\r\nThe Bourdon tube oil and water temp Smiths gauges are really cool, purely mechanical almost like an old clock. I think those particular gauges in a vertical pair are unique to the Volvo 1800 prior to 1970. It might just be way out of calibration. They can be repaired, but not many places can do it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643247126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7760168, "authorName": "GrayRaceCat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grayracecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In photo #90 the screw for the trunk release handle is not fully seated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643259253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7760268, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I look at this beautiful 1800S, it hurts when I remember that I traded my 9/10 original 60k mile dark green/tan 1968 1800S in for a 1988 Honda Prelude in 1990. These cars have gone out of my $$$ willingness, so I went to plan B. I now am the proud caretaker of a PV544 and 122S, both show quality. $43k total investment, so that reduces the regret a little. The next lucky caregiver of this work of art will have an \u201c1800 Mona Lisa\u201d \ud83c\udf7e", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1643262505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7761295, "authorName": "andy_m1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andy_m1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were any modifications made to the body to fit/clear the rear wheels/tires? Thx.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643296372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7761304, "authorName": "andy_m1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andy_m1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Balance: Were any modifications made to the body to fit the rear wheels/tires? thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643296460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7762055, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andy_m1 as you know, I bought this car fully restored so I don\u2019t know for sure but am fairly certain that it was not modified to fit the 16\u2019s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643303517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7763439, "authorName": "boxerboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxerboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, stuck on $40K for more than two days now. People are keeping their powder dry, I suspect. I predict a well deserved and wild finale.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1643312299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7763528, "authorName": "ccrunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ccrunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those 215-55-16 at the rear on this car.. they're tight, but they fit without mods.. I briefly ran 225s at the rear of my 1800, but found I didn't like that much tire, so I pulled back and ended up running 205s.. These 215s work well on this car with no interference issues :-) \r\n..@boxerboy.. I think you're right, this will be an auction to watch!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643312575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7766938, "authorName": "MagnetGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnetguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a Saintly-looking car! Simply love these! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643324076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7767900, "authorName": "Skraft83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skraft83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking forward to Friday. This is a gorgeous example, very little to fault with this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643333641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769120, "authorName": "EUbrainwashing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eubrainwashing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As good as new - scratch that. Better than new - Yup!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643376519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769123, "authorName": "Balance (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Friday morning all and welcome to the final countdown. Sometime ago, I sold a 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue and it so reminded me of my father and grandfather that I bought a big bottle of Woodford bourbon that I left on the passenger seat for the new owner. It seemed appropriate. Earlier this year, when I sold a 1941 black Chevrolet, I bought a couple of bottles of moonshine and left them on the front passenger seat. That too seemed appropriate. Feels like a bottle of something Swedish and a little different should go with this P1800. Excuse me, I\u2019ve got to go hit up the liquor store. Good luck today and anxious to meet the new caretaker of this beautiful automobile", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1643376611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769136, "authorName": "alfa02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let me first add, Beautiful 1800S. This one brings back memories, my Father had the first 1800 on the west coast (1962) He ordered it from Rowland Motors (Seattle) in Oct 1961. it was supposed to stay for a month there, so people could see the 'New 1800' well that lasted one WEEK !! He had to take it home. I spent my youth in that jump seat (6yo, and my little sister 3yo) We traveled the country in that Safe, Fast (GT), 100MPH across Montana, no sweat, I think top speed was 115 ;) In 1969 SAAB had the V-4 Sonett II out, so he brought a new one (For Auto-xing), but when it came time to trade the 1800 in, he just couldn't do it, it was \"Family\". We just kept both, best of both worlds. I still miss that 1800. Cheers & GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643376777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769147, "authorName": "Jaeggernaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaeggernaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643376855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769250, "authorName": "Masu7161", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masu7161/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by Masu7161", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643378208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7769447, "authorName": "str8tcash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/str8tcash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643380577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769730, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. Nice touches. GL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643383733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769825, "authorName": "Galen.K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/galen.k/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Galen.K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643384630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7769857, "authorName": "PerpendicularBisector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perpendicularbisector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a late arrival to this party and @Balance\u2019s earlier offerings, I concur with many other commentators about this car\u2019s jaw dropping beauty. As an architect, I can\u2019t help but notice and comment on this car\u2019s setting: the \u201ccar barn/museum\u201d. It\u2019s stunning\u2026standing in contrast to some display and storage buildings that I have visited. Thinking specifically of friends who collect sleek and hyper-modern vehicles (Ford GTs, Porsches, McLarens), I am initially taken aback by homes and garages that resemble Bavarian castles. If I were a psychoanalyst, I would be tempted to know if cognitive dissonance is at play; why is a forward looking collection set in a container that looks back several centuries? Not here: what I see is a collection of vehicles and a display setting that works in unison\u2026in perfect balance, one might say.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1643384949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769895, "authorName": "knuck39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuck39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the P1800 has always been my favorite Volvo of all time....worked with a man once at a dealership in the 70's who had a heavily modded one and another who had an amazon 4 door with the same mechanical mods....fun times ...and this one has all the same mechanical mods and the icing to go with it....nicely done...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1643385365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7769944, "authorName": "andy_m1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andy_m1/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by andy_m1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643385840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7770071, "authorName": "Mopar316", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mopar316/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking 1800! I may be biased but I think this will go much higher. Looking forward to watching this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643386987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7770743, "authorName": "thegtcman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegtcman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Simply a stunning P1800. I must compliment the seller for his wonderful presentation of this car, and the excellent photography presented here. Very well done.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1643393243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7771009, "authorName": "jestem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jestem/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by jestem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643395165, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7771389, "authorName": "AEROVIVE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aerovive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice House, Very cool Garage, and oh yeah good looking car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643396637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7771483, "authorName": "Blondy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blondy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect choice on the chrome wheels", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1643396911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 7771512, "authorName": "Galen.K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/galen.k/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by Galen.K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1643396955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 7771732, "authorName": "Citabria98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citabria98/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to try to maintain my self control by reminding myself of what @TRD_OKC said a few weeks a