Eric is the design type. He is a thinker, philosopher, tinkerer, designer and pinion gear grinder. Always thinking of form and function.
Eric bought this car 15 years ago as a solid but not running project. It is a 1967 1800S, chassis number 24759. The paint was tired and the leather seats were shot.
Eric does all his own work including paint. The Paint Code on the car is Light Green, code 91. However, when it was time to paint this Volvo he custom mixed a color that he felt would look right on the car. Introducing Anton Sea Foam Green Cream DeLuxe Color.
I am sure that some of you know-it-allers will point out that the 1967 1800S did not come with the early style Jensen bull horn bumpers. That did not stop the designer. They were installed as they are nicer.
The 1967 cars also had the straight stainless steel side moldings. Eric installed his own chrome moldings following the pattern of the early Jensen cars.
You are wondering about the wheels, aren’t you? I did. At first glance, the look just like the expensive Enkie 92 pictured above. But why go out and buy expensive custom wheels when you can find what you need at the junk yard? Well excuse me, recycling facility! Done.
Turns out, the 1994 Mercury Marquis have a very similar wheel and the same 5 X 4.5 inch bolt pattern as our vintage Volvo cars. Note: this only applies to early cars before they came out with four wheel disc brakes including the 1800E. They have a different bolt pattern, 5 X 108mm.
Some more Jensen parts: These beautiful c-pillar emblems were only on the early cars but they look right at home here.
The era correct Talbot style mirrors looks right at home on this car too.
Motivation comes from a stock B18 connected to a M41 four speed overdrive transmission.
YOM. Year Of Manufacture plate with 1967 tab for authenticity.
The trunk is as sanitary as the rest of the car.
Excellent fit and finish between panels togheter with timeless styling is the reason why the collector world have finally starting to pay attention to the Swedish sports car.
Another sneaky Anton detail. Using a “V” that is part of the VOLVO lettering usually found on the rear panel, Eric created a unique mud flap.
The office: An aftermarket wood steering wheel with the original horn button makes it look factory. Eric had a 1971 1800E parts car that donated the leather seats.
The Type Code is 183451M
183 On all 1800
4 = US market
5 = 5 speeds as in four speed with overdrive
1 = Left hand drive
M = 1967 model year
Thanks Eric for sharing your Volvo 1800S with us and the world.