Lot 68

1972 Volvo 1800 ES

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

one owner Virginia car, vehicle number plate on inside door frame reads 1836356002947, manufacture date reads June '72, odometer reads 41,105 miles, 2.0 liter engine, fuel injected, 4 speed manual transmission with overdrive, 2 door wagon body style, rear seat that folds for additional trunk space, red with red/orange interior, black leather seats, factory air conditioned car, cassette and radio

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Note: This is a scarce model - just over 8,000 ES wagon models were produced from 1971 to mid 1973 when the model was discontinued. Included in the car are various Volvo documents fromÿtime of purchase, owners manual, and maintenance receipts.

Condition

service on 3/24 includes new gas tank, fuel pump and filter, new battery, new front pads and calipers, brake bleed revealed that only the front brakes are working, new transmission fluid, not tested for for full road worthiness; starts and drives, paint and chrome in good condition with some flaws, minor scratches and splotches, slight rust in wheel wells, undercarriage and suspension components with surface rust, slight leaking from transmission, engine and differential, musty interior, upholstery with some wear, window seals in need of replacement