Volvo P1800: Classic Spy Car - XCAR

[@rodfromcranston]

I owned a P1800 for 16 years. This makes me want to somehow find a restored one, and relive those times.

[@mikeking733]

Simon Templar [The Saint] was not a spy. I do not recall any spy using this car. Having said that, it is a classic beauty of a car ! !

[@gabevisser]

Nice video, I do own a Volvo 1800 (1966) by myself. I love it!

[@BanijayComedy]

Colin Furze would love a go in this...

[@KroK013]

Great video. I like that you did the entire thing in B/W. Don't get me wrong, I love a nice transition from black and white into color and vice versa, but those shots of Alex with his sleeves rolled up are absolutely perfect.

[@Gewehr_3]

I love The Saint!!

[@wizardskills]

Nice video. I so nearly purchased a P1800 a couple of years back but the good ones were just outside of my price range. I ended up going for a Mk1 Triumph GT6 in the end and I haven't looked back.

[@seinsmeld13]

Excellent car. The one that was owned by a U.S. teacher that had a few million miles on it died recently. His car was great.

[@LysergikFuneral]

Love these cars. The answer to a fast yet subtle car is a P1800 with a Chevrolet LSx swapped in.

[@YouArentSlick]

The sport wagon version arguably looks better. Beautiful either way, but to me the glass on the sport wagon is so beautiful

[@wurlitzer895]

Very subjective. I've owned a 1966 1800S for over 30 years, and have always preferred the coupé to the ES. It's just personal preference at the end of the day.

[@laroccavlogga]

Ha,ha... the bit about the gauges dancin' about is so true. Add the fact that there are no side mirrors and yes, these cars can be exciting and scary ta drive. Easy thumb up.

[@jimmurphy3045]

My p1800 handles great will do 110 all day

[@elsiekaminski8588]

Had a 1968 1800 and am in the accessory brochure-a former employee of Volvo Inc

[@heimatschutz]

One of the most beautiful cars ever. - And I crashed my golden (!) 1972 model.

[@cptfrecell]

This needs 10 times more views!

[@marts500]

Driving around Monte Carlo etc in a DBS is keeping a low profile.Go down there in a clapped out Vauxhall Vectra and see who gets noticed.

[@MrRaitzi]

I used to own a red 64 model.

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

4:12...nope. The "P" was dropped and from then on it was known as the Volvo 1800s.

[@nicfewer8393]

Roger Moore drove one in real life, too and still drives a Volvo.

[@mikkolaine3263]

What is that song in the begining???? Nice video😉👍

[@RockinAristocratMusi]

Swingin'! Absolutely Marvy. Well done lads! Gotta have the songs at 4:14 and 6:57, respectively. Names and artists, please?

[@riochcogan8913]

Great review. Thanks.

[@johannesr9166]

So what you are saying about the fact that spys should drive completely inconspicuous cars means, that todays James Bond should drive a VW Golf?

[@ketchup5344]

I 💖this special car. I drove the wheels off one in the ninetees. Loved it. I recently had a jaguar xk8 convertible but sold it. Wish I hadnt😢 Theres something about a special car isnt there? Deffinately they can come to mean more than the average possesion we have in our lives. Nice review!!👍👍

[@atharvaatre3273]

best review ever

[@ronplucksstrings7112]

Nice car...nice video! ...but don't complain about the gauges not working...they also were British supplied, and we know about British car electrics...!

[@K0E0M0O]

LOVE IT

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

and I owned a black (originally grey) 64 cowhorn model and drove it nearly everyday for 6 years...why did I sell it?!

[@bokibiz]

I love this car

[@OMENAKAKKU-xe1nt]

i wishd id had 2 p1800s 67 and 71. i like it

[@hoodagooboy5981]

Grinds gears going into 2nd. "It's not me",........... it's you.

[@Vehiclevideo]

Excellent report! Thoroughly enjoyed your style. I love the car. Sadly had to sell mine due to it needing what I couldn't afford to give her but not before shooting my own video for posterity. Search... Volvo 1800E Colorado Run

[@hejmuesli]

lovely

[@roystone9682]

nice shape car.

[@eduardogatoify]

Irv Gordon haz 3 millon miles with these car, gotta respect dat!

[@philrulon]

I hope that you will have a chance to drive one that has been restored as well mechanically as it has been cosmetically. The tragedy, these days, is that a swell paint job passes for a restoration. All of the complaints you make in this presentation can be attributed to negligence in the chassis maintenance. Though not fast in the extreme, they were capable of reliable, consistent, comfortable, high speed cruising. Among British sports cars of the day, they were second only to the E-Type.

[@TheHeftyDanielson]

If you don't want to be spotted, get a Mondeo or a Rang Rover, every one seems to be driving them these days.

[@ТВ-программы]

What so g is 02:15

[@peterfranks6243]

I'll bet Jaguar where kicking themselves

[@MrRaitzi]

Well, MOT guy made a good offer and I wanted something newer for a change :)

[@XR4turbo]

It was a mistake to do this is in black & white. The colors of the cars of this era are very important.

[@zurcherzurich213]

...no, atmospere is better ;)

[@buckwheatINtheCity]

This nerd is a trip.

[@maykelsokolov3498]

Music from 007

[@bog300]

anyone know what car in the intro

[@rs_cuber4394]

Just came to this video after seeing the real car that played in the movie

[@hxrxlx]

this car is use too in fast furios 5

[@cptfrecell]

Is it?

[@benhur_9377]

❤

[@maykelsokolov3498]

Need

[@yves2348]

Oh c´mon, fix that gearbox and instruments and do some work all around. That car deserves better ! (Yes, I´m restoring one these days 😊)

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

ok....I think we both made the wrong decision ;)

[@volvofansthesaint9465]

Volvofan .... OK Spy-car

[@ss9c1]

LMAO Typical old Smiths gauges.

[@muhdelyas-abgyas562]

OMG, You have hair...

[@muhdelyas-abgyas562]

hehehe, thanks, didn't expect a reply on an old video. Nice channel btw..Keep it up !