THE "SAINT´S" CAR VOLVO P. 1800 - CORGI TOYS
# 258.
The "Saint´s" Car Volvo P.1800 (1962).
Figure, spring suspension, headlamps reflectors, seats, steering wheels.
Escala 1/43.
Corgi Toys / Playcraft Toys Limited. London.
Patent application 21101/59.
Made in Gt. Britain.
Production from 1965 to 1970.
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"THE SAINT’S" VOLVO P1800 - 258 [CORGI TOYS]
(...) "Corgi put the non-Saint version of the car into production in 1962, a year after Volvo so it was still very new and very hot when launched by Corgi.
The Saint also started driving this car on TV in 1962, but it was not until 1965 that Corgi painted it white, put Roger Moore in the driving seat and stuck a decal on the bonnet to make it the Saint's car.
The variations which affect value are based on the bonnet sticker.
The cars made from 1965 to 1968 had a black stick man on a clear decal (transfer), from 1968 to 1970 the decal was changed to a paper label with a white stick man on a red or blue label.
After 1970 the model number changed to 201 when Whizzwheels were added. All 258s are valued highly, the cars with the paper stickers, especially the blue paper stickers are very valuable indeed.
One or two more anoraky facts, it was only 'P1800' in 1961/62 in 1963 it became the 1800S when production switched from Jensen in England to Volvo's own plant in Sweden. Also - this model is of a pre-production prototype, the big V on the radiator grille never made it into production."
Sources:
www.chezbois.com/corgi/1965/Model_258.htm
www.chezbois.com/corgi/1962/Model_228.htm
"This model was based on the earlier 228 Volvo P1800. It was Corgi’s first character toy and represented the car driven by Roger Moore as Simon Templar (alias The Saint) in the TV series of the same name.
The model was extremely successful and featured jewel headlamps, a figure of Templar behind the wheel and a Saint logo transfer on the hood. It enjoyed a long production run in this form before being converted to WhizzWheels and renumbered 201."
Source: www.hobbydb.com/catalog_items/the-saint-s-volvo-p1800
More info about The "Saint´s" Car versions made by Corgi in:
www.hobbydb.com/variant_groups/9860
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Volvo P1800
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Volvo P1800 is a two-door, two-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive sports car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars as a coupe (1961-73) and shooting-brake (1972-73).
While the P1800 was more of a stylish touring car rather than a sports car when it came to its speed capabilities, the P1800 first became popular when it was featured as the main car driven by Roger Moore in the hit television series The Saint which aired from 1962-1969.
The P1800 featured styling by Pietro Frua and mechanicals derived from Volvo's Amazon/122 series."
In 1998, a P1800 was certified as the highest mileage private vehicle driven by the original owner in non-commercial service — having exceeded three million miles (over 4.8 million km) as of 2013."
(...)
"The project was originally started in 1957 because Volvo wanted a sports car to compete in the US & European markets, despite the fact that their previous attempt, the P1900, had failed to take off with only 68 cars sold.
The man behind the project was an engineering consultant to Volvo, Helmer Petterson, who in the 1940s was responsible for the Volvo PV444.
The design work was done by Helmer's son Pelle Petterson, who worked at Pietro Frua at that time. Volvo insisted it was an Italian design by Frua and only in 2009 officially recognized that Pelle Petterson designed it.
The Italian Carrozzeria Pietro Frua design firm (then a recently acquired subsidiary of Ghia) built the first three prototypes between September 1957 and early 1958, (...)"
- P1800
"The engine was the B18 (B for the Swedish word for gasoline: Bensin; 18 for 1800 cc displacement) with dual SU carburettors, producing 100 hp (75 kW). This variant (named B18B) had a higher compression ratio than the slightly less powerful twin-carb B18D used in the contemporary Amazon 122S, as well as a different camshaft.(..."
- 1800S
"As time progressed, Jensen had problems with quality control, so the contract was ended early after 6,000 cars had been built.
In 1963 production was moved to Volvo's Lundby Plant in Gothenburg and the car's name was changed to 1800S (S standing for Sverige, or in English : Sweden).
The engine was improved with an additional 8 hp (6 kW). In 1966 the four-cylinder engine was updated to 115 PS (85 kW). Top speed was 175 km/h (109 mph).
In 1969 the B18 engine was replaced with the 2-litre B20B variant of the B20 giving 118 bhp (89 kW), though it kept the designation 1800S."
- 1800E
"For 1970 numerous changes came with the fuel-injected 1800E, which had the B20E engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and a revised camshaft, and produced 130 bhp (97 kW) without sacrificing fuel economy.
Top speed was around 190 km/h (118 mph) and acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62.1 mph) took 9.5 seconds.
In addition, the 1970 model was the first 1800 with four-wheel disc brakes; until then the 1800 series had front discs and rear drums."
- 1800ES
"Volvo introduced its final P1800 variant, the 1800ES, in 1972 as a two-door station wagon with a frameless, all-glass tailgate.
The final design was chosen after two prototypes had been built by Sergio Coggiola and Pietro Frua.
Frua's prototype, Raketen ("the Rocket", on the right), is located in the Volvo Museum.
Both Italian prototypes were considered too futuristic, and instead in-house designer Jan Wilsgaard's proposal was accepted.
The ES engine was downgraded to 125 bhp (92 kW) by reducing the compression ratio with a thicker head gasket (engine variant B20F); although maximum power was slightly down the engine was less "peaky" and the car's on-the-road performance was actually improved.
The ES's rear backrest folded down to create a long flat loading area. As an alternative to the usual four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, a Borg-Warner three-speed automatic was available in the 1800ES.
With stricter American safety and emissions standards looming for 1974, Volvo did not see fit to spend the considerable amount that would be necessary to redesign the small-volume 1800 ES.
Only 8,077 examples of the ES were built in its two model years."
(....)
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Volvo P1800
Manufacturer
Volvo Cars
Production
1961–1973
39,407 notch coupé
8,077 sports estate
Assembly
West Bromwich, England (Jensen Motors, 1961–62)
Torslanda, Sweden (1963–1973)
Gothenburg, Sweden (1963–1973)
Designer
Pelle Petterson
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
2-door coupe
3-door sports estate
Layout
FR layout
Related
Volvo Amazon
Engine
1,778 cc B18 I4
1,986 cc B20B/E/F I4
Transmission
4-speed M40 manual
4-speed M41 manual with Laycock overdrive
3-speed Borg-Warner 35 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length
4,350–4,400 mm (171.3–173.2 in)
Width
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height
1,280–1,285 mm (50.4–50.6 in)
Curb weight
1,130–1,175 kg (2,491–2,590 lb)
Predecessor
Volvo P1900
Successor
Volvo 480 (1800ES)
Volvo Concept Coupe (spiritual)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_P1800
THE "SAINT´S" CAR VOLVO P. 1800 - CORGI TOYS
# 258.
The "Saint´s" Car Volvo P.1800 (1962).
Figure, spring suspension, headlamps reflectors, seats, steering wheels.
Escala 1/43.
Corgi Toys / Playcraft Toys Limited. London.
Patent application 21101/59.
Made in Gt. Britain.
Production from 1965 to 1970.
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"THE SAINT’S" VOLVO P1800 - 258 [CORGI TOYS]
(...) "Corgi put the non-Saint version of the car into production in 1962, a year after Volvo so it was still very new and very hot when launched by Corgi.
The Saint also started driving this car on TV in 1962, but it was not until 1965 that Corgi painted it white, put Roger Moore in the driving seat and stuck a decal on the bonnet to make it the Saint's car.
The variations which affect value are based on the bonnet sticker.
The cars made from 1965 to 1968 had a black stick man on a clear decal (transfer), from 1968 to 1970 the decal was changed to a paper label with a white stick man on a red or blue label.
After 1970 the model number changed to 201 when Whizzwheels were added. All 258s are valued highly, the cars with the paper stickers, especially the blue paper stickers are very valuable indeed.
One or two more anoraky facts, it was only 'P1800' in 1961/62 in 1963 it became the 1800S when production switched from Jensen in England to Volvo's own plant in Sweden. Also - this model is of a pre-production prototype, the big V on the radiator grille never made it into production."
Sources:
www.chezbois.com/corgi/1965/Model_258.htm
www.chezbois.com/corgi/1962/Model_228.htm
"This model was based on the earlier 228 Volvo P1800. It was Corgi’s first character toy and represented the car driven by Roger Moore as Simon Templar (alias The Saint) in the TV series of the same name.
The model was extremely successful and featured jewel headlamps, a figure of Templar behind the wheel and a Saint logo transfer on the hood. It enjoyed a long production run in this form before being converted to WhizzWheels and renumbered 201."
Source: www.hobbydb.com/catalog_items/the-saint-s-volvo-p1800
More info about The "Saint´s" Car versions made by Corgi in:
www.hobbydb.com/variant_groups/9860
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Volvo P1800
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Volvo P1800 is a two-door, two-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive sports car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars as a coupe (1961-73) and shooting-brake (1972-73).
While the P1800 was more of a stylish touring car rather than a sports car when it came to its speed capabilities, the P1800 first became popular when it was featured as the main car driven by Roger Moore in the hit television series The Saint which aired from 1962-1969.
The P1800 featured styling by Pietro Frua and mechanicals derived from Volvo's Amazon/122 series."
In 1998, a P1800 was certified as the highest mileage private vehicle driven by the original owner in non-commercial service — having exceeded three million miles (over 4.8 million km) as of 2013."
(...)
"The project was originally started in 1957 because Volvo wanted a sports car to compete in the US & European markets, despite the fact that their previous attempt, the P1900, had failed to take off with only 68 cars sold.
The man behind the project was an engineering consultant to Volvo, Helmer Petterson, who in the 1940s was responsible for the Volvo PV444.
The design work was done by Helmer's son Pelle Petterson, who worked at Pietro Frua at that time. Volvo insisted it was an Italian design by Frua and only in 2009 officially recognized that Pelle Petterson designed it.
The Italian Carrozzeria Pietro Frua design firm (then a recently acquired subsidiary of Ghia) built the first three prototypes between September 1957 and early 1958, (...)"
- P1800
"The engine was the B18 (B for the Swedish word for gasoline: Bensin; 18 for 1800 cc displacement) with dual SU carburettors, producing 100 hp (75 kW). This variant (named B18B) had a higher compression ratio than the slightly less powerful twin-carb B18D used in the contemporary Amazon 122S, as well as a different camshaft.(..."
- 1800S
"As time progressed, Jensen had problems with quality control, so the contract was ended early after 6,000 cars had been built.
In 1963 production was moved to Volvo's Lundby Plant in Gothenburg and the car's name was changed to 1800S (S standing for Sverige, or in English : Sweden).
The engine was improved with an additional 8 hp (6 kW). In 1966 the four-cylinder engine was updated to 115 PS (85 kW). Top speed was 175 km/h (109 mph).
In 1969 the B18 engine was replaced with the 2-litre B20B variant of the B20 giving 118 bhp (89 kW), though it kept the designation 1800S."
- 1800E
"For 1970 numerous changes came with the fuel-injected 1800E, which had the B20E engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and a revised camshaft, and produced 130 bhp (97 kW) without sacrificing fuel economy.
Top speed was around 190 km/h (118 mph) and acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62.1 mph) took 9.5 seconds.
In addition, the 1970 model was the first 1800 with four-wheel disc brakes; until then the 1800 series had front discs and rear drums."
- 1800ES
"Volvo introduced its final P1800 variant, the 1800ES, in 1972 as a two-door station wagon with a frameless, all-glass tailgate.
The final design was chosen after two prototypes had been built by Sergio Coggiola and Pietro Frua.
Frua's prototype, Raketen ("the Rocket", on the right), is located in the Volvo Museum.
Both Italian prototypes were considered too futuristic, and instead in-house designer Jan Wilsgaard's proposal was accepted.
The ES engine was downgraded to 125 bhp (92 kW) by reducing the compression ratio with a thicker head gasket (engine variant B20F); although maximum power was slightly down the engine was less "peaky" and the car's on-the-road performance was actually improved.
The ES's rear backrest folded down to create a long flat loading area. As an alternative to the usual four-speed plus overdrive manual transmission, a Borg-Warner three-speed automatic was available in the 1800ES.
With stricter American safety and emissions standards looming for 1974, Volvo did not see fit to spend the considerable amount that would be necessary to redesign the small-volume 1800 ES.
Only 8,077 examples of the ES were built in its two model years."
(....)
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Volvo P1800
Manufacturer
Volvo Cars
Production
1961–1973
39,407 notch coupé
8,077 sports estate
Assembly
West Bromwich, England (Jensen Motors, 1961–62)
Torslanda, Sweden (1963–1973)
Gothenburg, Sweden (1963–1973)
Designer
Pelle Petterson
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
2-door coupe
3-door sports estate
Layout
FR layout
Related
Volvo Amazon
Engine
1,778 cc B18 I4
1,986 cc B20B/E/F I4
Transmission
4-speed M40 manual
4-speed M41 manual with Laycock overdrive
3-speed Borg-Warner 35 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length
4,350–4,400 mm (171.3–173.2 in)
Width
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height
1,280–1,285 mm (50.4–50.6 in)
Curb weight
1,130–1,175 kg (2,491–2,590 lb)
Predecessor
Volvo P1900
Successor
Volvo 480 (1800ES)
Volvo Concept Coupe (spiritual)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_P1800