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This is Alcacer do Sal, an ancient small town in southern part of the country alongside the Sado river. Here you can see the ancient castle as well as the quaint village by the river. A place I advise to visit while in Portugal ... there is a wonderful Pousada in the castle to stay.
To all a fantastic weekend .. and this is just a suggestion where to spend it!
see : www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/30D0D346-4A2F-4413-B0BE-5...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alc%c3%a1cer_do_Sal
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VEsoPN7rrw
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ-ugf0_YPg&feature=related
Don't use my pictures on websites without prior authorization! They are protected by Copyright All rights reserved◄PLS DO NOT USE THIS PHOTO FOR PROMOTIONAL, ETC NATURE .. thank you.
To all my contacts I apologize if I dont comment on all will do my best.
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and grey
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night
You took your life, as lovers often do
But I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged men in ragged clothes
The silver thorn; a bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
A view of Lisbon on a sunny winter day ...old and new, still so romantic and peaceful.
Listen : www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilscxnoJdXM
See: pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santos-o-Velho
See for Lisbon :
www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/4EC2BC03-C5F5-4038-9FAD-0...
To alll I wish a wonderful beggining of the week .. in blue!
Don't use my pictures on websites without prior authorization! They are protected by copywrith ◄
To all my contact I apologize if I dont comment on all but will do my best.
Thanks to The Unforgettable Pictures
A view of Lisbon from "above" - the rooftops in the center of the city - here you see the "Baixa" - in consideration for Unesco World Heritage site mainly refbuilt after the hearquake of 1755; it is the "heart" of the city - here the old city meets the Tejo River as well as the most typical parts of the city. In June 13th the Festivies of S.Antonio (the city patron) make this part a big party - I advise to visit it once at least - you can find all sorts of accomodations!:.)) Enjoy and have a great week!
See: www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/EA93FF97-3C28-4236-B4DD-3...
www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/7EC360E0-6F0C-4311-B069-D...
Do listen to Madredeus: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5LH_0vHjUo
I am sorry but I am busy so I cannot comment on all of you (I am OFF) but will catch up as soon as I can
Here you see the "Se de Lisboa" the ancient cathedral of Lisbon, built upon an old Mosque just after Lisbon was conquered from the Moors in the 12th century A.C. by the english crusader Gilbert de Hastings; the title I gave to this photo is because this monument (today a mixture of many styles) has survived 3 earthquakes - even the big one of 1755. This is a typical view of the bright colours of the city and its amazing light, mixing old and new - this unique combination of styles and colours makes Lisbon a most attractive city to visit.
Do enjoy and have a great weekend!
for info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Cathedral
www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/F39139AF-1709-4970-8DE9-2...
Listen to Mozart: www.goear.com/listen/66b6ae9/Ave-verum-corpus-mozart
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I am sorry but I am a bit OFF - so I cannot comment on all of you but will catch up as soon as I can
“I am a dreamer. I know so little of real life that I just can’t help re-living such moments as these in my dreams, for such moments are something I have very rarely experienced. I am going to dream about you the whole night, the whole week, the whole year.”
― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, White Nights
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2EBncYrozA
MEMORY LOVES YOU – SOPHIE ZELMANI
In dappled sunlight I look across
the lane; the red bricks; window panes
the fences that are inbetween
the hedges; fledglings sing their songs
I feel at peace where I belong
deep in the countryside where time
stands still; where timeless rural scenes of mine
and all those folk who walked before
who trod this ground; this earthy core
of my existence; golden hours
the endless; frameless; bowls of flowers
valleys; fields and silent witnesses
sheep as quiet as ancient tombs
the coolness of the stone church floors
that balm my soul and heal my wounds
I never heard such silent sheep
but they are quiet because they sleep
in blessed peace where no-one shouts
no cars that roar; no roundabouts
the curving; winding country lanes
the turning seasons; weather vanes
the spinning; whirling winds of change
don't linger here; all stays the same
and I am fortunate to be here
to stand; to sit; to meditate
I hear a distant church bell calling
not yet for me; it's not my fate
the biggest, tallest daisies grow here
the fertile soil; the sweetest toil
let meadows; lush, green natural carpet
roll out around and down the hill
meadowsweet and warbling willows
hidden in the canopies
birds of all kinds make their homes here
their world above my head in trees
thick with foliage beneath sheltered skies
here lies the truth; no place for lies
I close my eyes and listen intently
the subtlety of nature's sounds
the heartbeat of the world contentedly
thrums soft rhythms beneath the clouds
I can feel the sweet vibrations
beneath my feet and warmly spread
through my veins and warm my bones
root me; save me; fill my head
with dreams of always living in this moment
one repetition I wouldn't mind
for Heaven exists in moments like this
brings hope to my heart; to my soul; divine.
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Copyright © protected image please do not reproduce without permission
HFF : 0))
The Alentejo is the center region of Portugal - with its strong colours its still unspoiled both inland and seashores. Here the real Portugal can still be found. I dedicate this photo to my friend/contact Rita Crane www.flickr.com/photos/44548980@N00/3217849579/ for her testimonial - dont miss her wonderful photos.
Have a great weekend all!
see www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/EB35964F-03DA-465C-91E1-E...
www.portugalvirtual.pt/_tourism/plains/index.html
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeOhPR_0x8E&feature=related
To all my contacts I apologize if I dont comment on all but will do my best.
Don't use my pictures on websites without prior authorization! They are protected by Copyright All rights reserved◄PLS DO NOT USE THIS PHOTO FOR PROMOTIONAL, ETC NATURE .. thank you.
Lan wearing:
Mina: Mabel Hair @Uber
West: Natalie Frameless Sunglasses
Salt & Pepper: Dandy Outfit @Arcade
Nal wearing:
Doux: Jasmin Hairstyle
Glam Affair: Ella Eyewear
[sYs]: Poupee Outfit @The DollHouse
Gos: Rihanna Perforated Boots
K&S: Kylie Bento Poses @Whore Couture
'Vincent'
- Don McLean
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy, linen land
Now, I understand what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now, I understand, what you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left inside
On that starry, starry night
You took your life as lovers often do
But I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged men in ragged clothes
The silver thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now, I think I know what you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will.
❤
© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
Candid eye contact street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. Enjoy!
M&T Garage creations: The Crystal Sofa
100% Original Mesh, 2 versions (one with frame and one without) 400+ Bento animations, sequences, Face expressions PRO, Autocam positioning, Speed control (softer,normal& harder),
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Available at FaMESHedX (Dec 10 - Jan 10)
> Frameless version featured here
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As you know by now, I love when artists use music to tell a story, weaving the music and the lyrics into a tale filled with emotion and colours. Don McLean is one of those Artists who masterfully achieve this. Vincent is an Ode to the dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh (1853 - 1890). He struggled with mental illness all through his life and died at his own hands at the age of just 37. During his life, he barely sold any of his paintings. Which makes the fact that these days they are worth millions kind of a cruel joke. Don McLean weaved numerous paintings of VanGogh into his Lyrics, which is another nice touch
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy, linen land
Now, I understand what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now, I understand, what you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left inside
On that starry, starry night
You took your life as lovers often do
But I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged men in ragged clothes
The silver thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now, I think I know what you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxHnRfhDmrk
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
For they could not love you
Still, your love was true
And when no hope is left inside
On that starry starry night
You took your life as lovers often do
But I could have told you Vincent
This world was never meant for
One As Beautiful as you
Starry Starry nights
Portraits hang in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged man in ragged clothes
A silver thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will
For my video; youtu.be/ZvdluNUkfBE,
Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon, Portugal
The Segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter invented by Dean Kamen and brought to market in 2001 as the Segway HT, subsequently as the Segway PT, and manufactured by Segway Inc. HT is an initialism for "human transporter" and PT for "personal transporter."
The Citroën H-Type vans (but mostly Citroën HY), are a series of panel vans and light trucks, produced by French automaker Citroën for 34 years (from 1947 through 1981), that are memorable for their Industrial design, using many corrugated metal outer body panels, to save material, weight, and costs. Early models of the uniquely styled trucks were just named Type H, but soon they were differentiated by a second letter, using the last four letters in the alphabet – except for the type HP for (flat-bed) pickups. Thus the vans were built as the types HW through HZ – with the majority of them built as Citroën HY.
The Citroën H-types were developed as simple, low-cost, front-wheel drive vans after World War II, using the same design philosophy as on Citroën's 2CV, but featuring a frameless, unitary body-structure. A total of 473,289 of their variants were produced in 34 years in factories in France and Belgium.
Compositionally Challenged Week 12 - Fun with Mirrors
Took a mirror to the Botanic Gardens today which turned out to be frustrating. It was super windy so I tried to stay low. The mirror kept blowing over, lol! I didn't get exactly what I wanted but this is the best of the bunch. I'm wondering if a frameless mirror would look better? I took this mirror because it rotates for different angles. Lots of experimenting needs to be done here-- framed mirror or frameless, all in focus or just the reflection.... Whoever came up with this challenge anyway (looking at myself). LOL!! : )
Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)
Don McLean
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land
Now I understand what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now I understand what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left inside
On that starry, starry night
You took your life as lovers often do
But I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant
For one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged men in ragged clothes
A silver thorn, a bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now I think I know what you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will
Songwriters: Don McLean
Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
To all you out there that needs a little extra in your everyday life, you are never alone.
There is light ahead, but it is hard to see when you are down, but know that there is - it will be better, it just takes time.
This is my favorite song in a new wrapping/vocal:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR-STh8jECU
Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and grey
Look out on a summer's day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night
You took your life, as lovers often do
But I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget
Like the strangers that you've met
The ragged men in the ragged clothes
The silver thorn, a bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free
They would not listen, they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will
Frameless is described as an immersive art experience and I have to say it truly exceeded my expectations. It features four galleries, with 43 Masterpieces which travel around the walls, floors and ceiling of the galleries to beautiful, relaxing music. The works include Monet, Dali, Van Gogh, Rembrandt .........and Edward Munch, The Scream.
Spotted the Citroen " H " Wagon up at Polesden Lacey serving it's specialties - Haloumi . Well it was called " Haloumi Bite " , so that has to be a fair guess .
You can see in the far background the Water Tower that I recently posted .
The Citroën H-Type vans (most commonly the Citroën HY), are a series of panel vans and light trucks, produced by French automaker Citroën for 34 years – from 1947 through 1981. They are notable for their industrial design, using many corrugated metal outer body panels to save material, weight, and costs. Early models of the uniquely styled trucks were just named Type H, but soon they were differentiated by a second letter, using the last four letters in the alphabet – except for the type HP for (flat-bed) pickups. Thus the vans were built as the types HW through HZ – with the majority of them built as Citroën HY.
The Citroën H-types were developed as simple, low-cost, front-wheel drive vans after World War II, using the same design philosophy as on Citroën's 2CV, but featuring a frameless, unitary body-structure. A total of 473,289 of their variants were produced in 34 years in factories in France and Belgium.
For more info , please check the link ----------
This was no place for a man to be. Alone. On Mumsy Street. A white man, entitled and privileged. He was a victim in waiting, stood in the moon shadow below the old oak tree. It was dark and quiet, the wind rustling the leaves above his head suddenly loud and alarming. Spooky. The women were out there skulking in the empty doorways. All dressed in black, their faces pale in the eerie light of the moon, dark shadows around their eyes from which they peered out of the frameless windows and from behind black treetrunks. They bobbed and weaved and flitted across the grassed street between the houses, haunted shadows like witches at Halloween.
He knew they were coming for him. He was cornered, weak and defeated. And now they would move in for the kill with curved knives and sharpened claws to gouge and hack at his body. It would be bloody and cruel. But divorce always was. Some would say he deserved it. A man, of course. His fault. He heard them snigger and titter amongst themselves in the darkness, concocting evil and poison. Revenge. Fracken feminists. Just the way it was in 18th century North Wales. Midnight horror. Now there would be murder in Dinorwic.
Oh dear. I hope the filmmakers have a better script. But perhaps a horror movie set in the 18th century will come to Dinorwic. Just wait and see!
A bit of darkening in PP and a fake moon added
Frameless is described as an immersive art experience and I have to say it truly exceeded my expectations. It features four galleries, with 43 Masterpieces which travel around the walls, floors and ceiling of the galleries to beautiful, relaxing music. The works include Monet, Dali, Van Gogh, Rembrandt .........and Edward Munch, The Scream.
The "Pacific" is a top floor luxury penthouse skybox featuring its very own private infinity pool, large frameless windows, interesting details and so much more!
The two-story interior layout consists of a large open plan top floor adjoined by the outdoor terrace, with frameless glass windows overlooking the pool and the views beyond!
The lower level features all of the private spaces: a master bedroom with its own smaller bathroom (or closet, it's up to you!) a medium sized corner bedroom, a smaller bedroom in the back and a large and well lit, yet private bathroom.
The pool can seat 6 people at a time and features 30+ lounging animations (28 Singles and 6 Couple animations), and the terrace offers plenty of space for entertaining, additional decor and outdoor furniture :).
Key Features:
- 3 Bedrooms and 1 and a half bathrooms.
- Infinity pool featuring 30+ lounging animations
- Luxurious glossy wood paneling in 5 colors in the corner bedroom.
- Polished concrete accent walls in 2 Bedrooms (6 and 7 Colors each).
- Optional custom rugs in each bedroom (4 Colors + On/Off Toggle).
- Large modern frameless glass windows.
- Marble accents throughout.
- Modern stone flooring (materials enabled).
- Optional backdrop (in 7 flavors)
- Large marble wraparound fireplace.
As always, the skybox comes with a Details HUD which includes a few different customizing options for you to play with!
Full and half texture resolution versions are included with this skybox, with the latter being designed to prevent lag and/or texture thrashing on lower spec systems.
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,500 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976. Although no longer being purchased by the U.S. Air Force, improved versions are still being built for export customers. In 1993, General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation, which in turn became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.
The Fighting Falcon has key features including a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, a seat reclined 30 degrees to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system which helps to make it a nimble aircraft. The F-16 has an internal M61 Vulcan cannon and 11 locations for mounting weapons and other mission equipment. The F-16's official name is "Fighting Falcon", but "Viper" is commonly used by its pilots and crews, due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake as well as the Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper starfighter.
In addition to active duty U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units, the aircraft is also used by the USAF aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and as an adversary/aggressor aircraft by the United States Navy. The F-16 has also been procured to serve in the air forces of 25 other nations. As of 2015, it is the second most common currently operational military aircraft in the world.
Laser Harp in action on Prolight stand during Music and Multimedia Fair in Zagreb. Prolight was awarded a Crystal sculpture for the best overall performance at the 86th International Autumn Fair and Recognition for the highest overall performance at the Music and Multimedia Fair of 2010.
At the Fair, Prolight had a worldwide premier of its Ilda version of laser harp. The visitors had the opportunity to play the immense harp and enjoy its music. The sound is played when a laser beam is interrupted. The harp was played by a girl wrapped in fluorescent light wire. Besides laser harp, the visitors of Prolight’s booth could enjoy other laser attractions. Young and old have tried their best in the laser labyrinth. Every full hour a special laser show was played. It ended with a giant head singing song lyrics displayed on a water screen.
Bartels Inventory panels to be used with barn door hardware are available in three different finishes and are ready for immediate shipping.
Frameless is described as an immersive art experience and I have to say it truly exceeded my expectations. It features four galleries, with 43 Masterpieces which travel around the walls, floors and ceiling of the galleries to beautiful, relaxing music. The works include Monet, Dali, Van Gogh, Rembrandt .........and Edward Munch, The Scream.
. . . redefining the experiential immersive art world.
This was an amazing experience.
Marble Arch, London W1
Frame 10
Camera Minolta Dynax 700si
Lens Minolta 24mm 1:2.8 (22)
Film Kodak Portra 800
Scanned with Epson Perfection V100
22/august/2024
Volvo P1800S (197-73) Engine 1986cc Fuel Injected S4 OHV
Production 39,407 (sports estate: 8,077)
Registration Number DGJ 909 H (London)
VOLVO (CARS) SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623738795351...
The Volvo P1800 (pronounced eighteen-hundred) is a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive sports car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars between 1961 and 1973. At first only available as a Coupe, a Shooting Brake version was added to the line up for 1972-73. Styling was by Pelle Petterson under the tutelage of Pietro Frua when Frua's studio was a subsidiary of the Italian carrozzeria Ghia and it shared its mechanical specification with the current Volvo 122 Series
The project was originally started in 1957 because Volvo wanted a sports car to compete in the US & European markets, The man behind the project was an engineering consultant to Volvo, Helmer Petterson, who in the 1940s was responsible for the Volvo PV444. Unknown to him, design work was done by his son Pelle, under the tutelage of Italian auto stylist Pietro Frua while Frua's studio as a subsidiary of the prestigious carrozzeria Ghia. Volvo insisted it was an Italian design by Frua and only officially recognized Pelle Petterson's authorship in 2009
Originally produced for Volvo by Jensen and subcontracted to the Linwood plant. The P1800 was introduced in 1963 with servo assisted front disc brakes, twin carburettor engines and overdrive on all the British cars. Made famous in the Saint TV series (Roger Moore). The P1800 was powered by the B18, 1800cc with dual SU carburettors, producing 100 hp. 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.
Production moved to Swedish Lundby in Gothenburg after 1963 with minor modifications as the P1800S (s standing for Sverige) . The engine was improved with an additional 8 hp (6 kW). In 1966 the four-cylinder engine was updated to 115 bhp (86 kW). Top speed was 109mph In 1969 the B18 engine was replaced with the 2-litre B20B variant of the B20 giving 118 bhp (88 kW), though it kept the designation 1800S.
For 1970 numerous changes came with the fuel-injected 1800E (the 'E' stands for Einspritzung, the German word for fuel injection), which had the B20E engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and a revised camshaft, and produced 130 bhp top speed increased to 118mph with no loss of fuel efficiency In addition, the 1970 model was the first 1800 with four-wheel disc brakes
Volvo introduced its final P1800 variant, the 1800ES, in 1972 as a two-door shooting brake layout with a frameless, all-glass tailgate. The final design was chosen after two prototypes had been built by Sergio Coggiola and Pietro Frua. The ES engine was downgraded to 125 bhp (93 kW) by reducing the compression ratio with a thicker head gasket (engine variant B20F. 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
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