1963 Volvo P1800

Snook’s Dream Cars is a multi-generational collection of cars that started when Bill and his son Jeff restored a 1929 Model A Ford in 1963. The collection grew into a public museum serving Bowling Green, OH over the last two decades, with an emphasis on keeping the cars road-worthy and regularly enjoyed. Their in-house service gained local reputation for high-quality service, keeping classics on the road in their best condition possible. Hagerty Marketplace is proud to present Snook's Dream Cars Collection, offered entirely without reserve.

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The Volvo P1800 Coupe combined Scandinavian engineering integrity with Italian-influenced elegance, rare in this era’s sports cars. Designer Pelle Petterson's flowing fastback roofline and clean surfaces created a timeless look free of excessive ornamentation. Its overhead-valve inline-four delivered smooth, dependable power through a four-speed manual. Production was initially performed by Jensen in England, as with this P1800.

This Volvo P1800 was acquired for the Snook’s Dream Cars Collection in 2025. Prior to its acquisition, it was restored and upgraded by a California-based owner. Upgrades included a later 2.0L B20E inline-four engine with SU carburetors paired with a four-speed manual with overdrive. The car was subsequently exhibited at local Volvo meets, where it earned numerous first-place awards in the Modified P1800 class.