Is there a Volvo magazine?
Agenda Magazine is printed in 33,000 copies in three languages: Swedish, English and Dutch. It is distributed nine times a year to all Volvo Cars’ employees round the world. The magazine is produced by Volvo Cars’ Public Affairs department in cooperation with the publishing agency Studio Desktop.
What year did the Volvo P1800 come out?
1961
It was in 1961 the P1800 entered production and it reached showrooms after four years of careful planning and development; remained in production until 1973. From a sales perspective, the P1800 played a modest role for the company, but from an image viewpoint, it played a far bigger role than any previous Volvo model.
What are Volvo drivers like?
A recent survey conducted by car dealership Peter Vardy revealed Volvo owners are the most law-abiding across the country, with 75 per cent of owners having no penalty points on their licence. Penalty points can be handed out for a range of on-road offences, including speeding, road rage and dangerous driving.
What is a Volvo P1800?
The new car became known as the P1800, with later designations being P1800S/1800S and 1800E. This new sports car had Italian styling and production began in 1961. As Volvo did not have the capacity to build the car itself, production during the first years was contracted to England.
When did the Volvo 1800ES come out?
Misc: This Volvo model became very famous as a result of its role in the films about “The Saint” in which the hero Simon Templar (Roger Moore) drove the car. In the autumn of 1971, a new version of Volvo’s famous 1800 model was presented. The new version was called the 1800ES.
When did Neil buy his first Volvo P1800?
Neil acquired his first P1800, a 1970 1800E, in 1988. He has owned and worked on them ever since, and now shares his first-hand experience and expertise in this book. STOP! Don’t buy a Volvo P1800 without buying this Essential buyer’s Guide first!
What’s included in our P1800 guide?
Covering all versions of the P1800 from carburettor-equipped Coupés to electronically fuel-injected Shooting Brakes (Estates), you’ll find the correct original specifications, and advice on how to spot potential body and mechanical problems.