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Volvo P 1900.

 
 By: amanico : November 27th, 2014-14:26
This Convertible had a very short life. This is the first attempt of a sports car from Volvo, which was not very successful, to say the least. Produced between 1956 and 1957, only 68 cars saw the light. It seems that Volvo messed ud a bit, as 2 Nr 20 were...  

Wow! I like it a lot...

 
 By: Emil Wojcik : November 27th, 2014-18:37
...never even heard of it. Thanks for the photos! Emil

Styled by Tritt (of Glasspar/boat fame)

 
 By: BDLJ : November 27th, 2014-20:41
...who also did the prototypes. Before the Volvo, in the late 40's/early 50's, he manufactured bodies for modded Jeep chassis' that carried V8s :-) Very early pioneer of GRP for automotive bodies...clever guy. Image borrowed from Geoff Hacker (I think) An...  

Love the face!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 28th, 2014-07:27
It is very cartoonish and so adorable It's perfect car for summer cruising through Istra and I feel you are after it :) Best D

If the price was more around a P 1800, I think I would have considered it.

 
 By: amanico : November 28th, 2014-07:29
But it is much higher, sadly. I'll find a car to go to Istra. ;) Best, Nicolas

Strange car ...

 
 By: bimbeano : November 30th, 2014-02:27
.. but nonetheless pretty cool .. and extremely rare. I enjoyed seeing this car but there were soo many other ones i didn't make enough time to 'investigate' the P1900 .... . Maybe next time, when we go picking up that Lancia for me ;-) Filip

Very cool!

 
 By: Tony C. : December 2nd, 2014-15:36
Love the details on the steering wheel, in particular.

Nice and cool car.

 
 By: VMM : December 11th, 2014-05:15
Never seen it before, I like it. Thanks for sharing. vte

Prestine condition...was it restored? I wonder if ...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 11th, 2014-10:38
the owner actually driving it, looks so new....never knew such design existed from Volvo. Nice alternative for a BMW 507, or Jag E-type. Rgds Raymond

I would rather see the P 1800 as a ( quiet ) alternative of these 2 monsters. ;)

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2014-10:43
Quiet, mechanically, but aesthetically, the P 1800 is a strong competitor! Best, Nicolas

Wow...that looks good...for me who prefer modern...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 11th, 2014-11:17
I'll take this concept if they make it. Thanks for sharing, Nico, I learn something new today :) Rgds Raymond ...  

I saw it some years ago, I mean on pictures, only.

 
 By: amanico : December 12th, 2014-13:24
I am not aware of a later production... Best, my friend. Nicolas