I just saw this on BaT. I always liked the look of these, alas, they are underpowered (until now). Aesthetically, it proves that bumper removal does not always improves a car's looks.

http://bringatrailer.com/2013/12/18/...volvo-p1800es/

 

I'd love to do this. I am in the process of restoring a 1963 Volvo P1800S coupe. I actually have three 1800's at the moment. I have thought about an F22 in one of them, would be very cool! But by the time I restore the car and then buy the motor and all that, I could have just bought a used S2000 without needing work.

Anyway... cool car!

 

It's beautiful. Two of my favorites combined.. So much want. The only change I would make.. Rear bumper.. Hard to mount a plate and look good without it.

 

Wow, that is really damn cool... I hate to admit it but I don't think I've ever seen that Volvo before. What a great combination... awesome engine with an awesome shooting brake style car

 

beautiful!

 

Awesome something different

 

I'm in love. Don't tell my wife I'm leaving her for this car.

On a side note, now I see the inspiration for the C30 hatch.

 

Without any doubt -- part of the lure of the C30 IMHO.

For those that don't know, the 1800ES wagon was at the tail end of the P1800 coupe's life span, around 1973-74 IIRC. First one I ever saw, I was pretty young but thought it was a Ferrari station wagon.

The truly rare Volvo sporty car was the 1950's P1900, <100 built. I cannot imagine an S2000 engine in one of those, but...

 

Great job, the car looks amazing!

 

pretty cool Volvo