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Volvo P 1800 E, a time capsule for everyday.

Jul 07, 2014,14:59 PM
 

This is not a secret that I am madly in love with this car.

Which you may not know is that I drive it almost every day, to go to the Court, or visiting my clients... Or during week ends or holidays.

There are still a few things to improve or do, but I surprise myself to take it much more than the modern car.

Ok, to tell the truth, I am doing some fine works on my new car engine, which explains that most of the time, it is my friends' garage.

But Life with this P 1800E is really something!

Here is a funny picture I took during my last summer holidays.


 


It is really strange to see it in the modern circulation. You can notice how the automotive world has changed. In the best way? That is the question...

I will take more pics soon, as I will take the road very soon with it, for a good trip in Bourgogne.

Best,

Nicolas


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I can easily understand your love for this car my friend...

 
 By: Subexplorer : July 7th, 2014-19:52
... And I agree with your comments too. As a matter of fact I had always felt that wearing a classic vintage watch has a lot in common with the feeling of driving a classic vintage car. We do love both feelings isnt it my friend Nicolas? Keep enjoying dri... 

Por cierto, amigo.

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2014-22:23
Even if I would love to drive a modern Mzserati, Alfa, Aston, well, you see what I mean... Like for watches, modern cars have a lot of advantages, and can offer a lot of pleasure too. But most often, soul is from the vintage side. Un fuerte abrazo desde u... 

Very nice indeed.

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : July 8th, 2014-07:32
Your Volvo is a real pleasure every time I see it! I hope you use it even more often than you already do! As to your comment 'have things changed for the better' ? Are you kidding? Today all cars look alike. They look awful. Part of the problems is regula... 

The 964 is my fav 911. We do share that one!

 
 By: amanico : July 8th, 2014-07:37
Well, in my dreams as I would love to get one... Since I am a child. In the meantime, I have a lot of pleasure with this P 1800E. No big mechanical issues, a superb body, very enjoyable to drive on a daily basis, even if it is far from being a sports car.... 

Sharing

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : July 8th, 2014-12:22
Nicolas- sharing our passion be it cars or watches- that is what is important and thats what it is all about. I think one day very soon, you should make your dream a reality. Prices of 964 are very reasonable now (few people want to own one because they a... 

With a 964, I broke the speed excess record...

 
 By: amanico : July 9th, 2014-08:32
Of my life... It was 20 years ago, on a french motorway, there was no cars, no traffic, or almost... I had to drive 400 Kilometers on the whole afternoon. A friend of mine let me drove it for the trip... An unforgettable souvenir. ;) Best, Nicolas

The strange thing ...

 
 By: bimbeano : July 11th, 2014-04:30
... about my speed(ing) records is the fact that i have never been faster than 260 kph in a car (apart from an indicated 284 as a passenger) ... with a bike i don't really know as i once saw an indicated 270 and there must have been really a lot i didn't ... 

Nowadays, this is a too risky game... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 11th, 2014-10:51

"964...last real aircooled..." Finally! Some REAL Purist POV not blinded

 
 By: ThomasM : July 11th, 2014-21:41
By the cult of "last air cooled 911" that surrounds the 993... Bravo! There's a reason Porsche went to watercooled...but old skool has it's charms no doubt! TM

Yes, old school has a lot of charm, when it comes to the 964. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 11th, 2014-22:47

I saw one recently...

 
 By: patrick_y : July 9th, 2014-03:49
I saw a P1800 recently in California. A brown-gold one with a barred grill (not a mesh grill). A gorgeous machine. A looker, but one with a subtle and timeless elegance. A Grace Kelly. Thought of you Nicolas... Upon reaching my destination, I was driven i... 

Both nice cars. I will write something on the C 70, one day. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 9th, 2014-08:29

Evolution...

 
 By: DrStrong : July 19th, 2014-23:56
...in terms of size also ! ...  

Yes, terrific demonstration. We know where the pleasure is. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 23rd, 2014-10:05