1961-1973
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The Saint's car. Roger Moore drove a white P1800 in the TV series. A Volvo P1800 also holds the Guinness record for highest mileage: 3.2 million miles.
History
Designed by a young Pelle Petterson (who later became an Olympic sailor), the P1800 proved Volvo could make a beautiful GT, not just safe boxy sedans. Irv Gordon drove his 1966 P1800 over 3.2 million miles, earning a Guinness World Record.
Timeline
1961Production begins
1962Simon Templar drives a white P1800 in The Saint, making Roger Moore and Volvo glamorous
1966Irv Gordon drove his 1966 P1800 over 3.2 million miles, earning a Guinness World Record
1973Production ends
2018Irv Gordon's P1800 reaches 3.2 million miles, certified by Guinness as the highest mileage car ever
Production & Heritage
Production Total47,492
DesignerPelle Petterson / Frua
Production Period1961-1973
Estimated Value$30K-$70K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine1.8L Inline-4 (B18B)
Power100 hp
Torque156 Nm
0-60 mph11.5 sec
Top Speed180 km/h
Transmission4-speed manual with overdrive (M41)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,080 kg
Engine Details
Displacement1.8L (1,780 cc)
Performance
0-60 mph11.5 sec
Top Speed180 km/h
Weight-to-Power10.8 kg/hp
Tags
Designed by Pelle Petterson / Frua
From the 1960s
