Speaking of dumb ideas: P1800

jpgurl · 07-31-2015, 01:30 PM

It is very likely I will be getting one of these within the next year.

I've been thinking I want a vintage car to tool around in but everything even remotely cool is way too expensive. This post on BAT last week got me thinking about these. I don't think I want the wagon, but the coupe is super sexy.

Just need to find one that meets a narrow criteria. This one is great. But I'm not quite ready to act on it. I will probably regret this decision.

May keep the Miata at that time. May have to use some of the funds from the Miata and buy a cheap DD.

Anywhoo...

We'll see. Thought I'd share.

Josh (PA) · 07-31-2015, 01:38 PM

interesting, looks like a good price point to possible collectability ratio where you can test it out see how if it scratches the itch. If it does great, if not you won't lose anything

wdc330i · 07-31-2015, 01:39 PM

I have a friend who really covets one of those.

3LOU5 · 07-31-2015, 02:54 PM

Get it.

And then go after this record.

JST · 07-31-2015, 03:36 PM

I had a friend in high school that had one. They're very striking.

kognito · 07-31-2015, 05:29 PM

I won't try to talk you at of this idea! Always liked the 1800, and the wagon version too.

jpgurl · 08-01-2015, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3LOU5

Get it.

And then go after this record.

Ha! Yes. I heard about this while searching. Crazy.

Sharp11 · 08-01-2015, 10:18 AM

Those and Karmann Ghias are really beautiful!

JST · 08-02-2015, 09:33 PM

http://bringatrailer.com/2015/08/02/...2-volvo-p1800/

I don't know that the Jensen body is really a plus, since I think they had QC issues that led them to bring production in-house.

kognito · 08-02-2015, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

http://bringatrailer.com/2015/08/02/...2-volvo-p1800/

I don't know that the Jensen body is really a plus, since I think they had QC issues that led them to bring production in-house.

Shame some idiot cut the roof to install that sunroof. Otherwise it might be worth the asking price

07-31-2015, 01:30 PM	#1
jpgurl Carmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 MACH-E; '74 Austin Mini Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,759	Speaking of dumb ideas: P1800 It is very likely I will be getting one of these within the next year. I've been thinking I want a vintage car to tool around in but everything even remotely cool is way too expensive. This post on BAT last week got me thinking about these. I don't think I want the wagon, but the coupe is super sexy. Just need to find one that meets a narrow criteria. This one is great. But I'm not quite ready to act on it. I will probably regret this decision. May keep the Miata at that time. May have to use some of the funds from the Miata and buy a cheap DD. Anywhoo... We'll see. Thought I'd share. Attached Thumbnails

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Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,560	interesting, looks like a good price point to possible collectability ratio where you can test it out see how if it scratches the itch. If it does great, if not you won't lose anything __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

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wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,378	I have a friend who really covets one of those.

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JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,653	I had a friend in high school that had one. They're very striking.

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Sharp11 Vicarious Twitterer Join Date: May 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 06 330 cic ZHP Location: CT Posts: 7,566	Those and Karmann Ghias are really beautiful!

08-02-2015, 09:33 PM	#9
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,653	http://bringatrailer.com/2015/08/02/...2-volvo-p1800/ I don't know that the Jensen body is really a plus, since I think they had QC issues that led them to bring production in-house.