Well, it isn't exactly in a barn. I wish it was. As you can see (hopefully I did it right), It is sitting outside under trees. This car has been given to me by a friend I met in church. It is an early P1800 having the "beehive" front grill. I am trying to decide how to proceed. The car exterior is covered with rust. I cannot find any areas that have rusted through. I have not seen underneath or inside. I will probably accept it and move it to a friend's shop so as to be able to do a closer inspection. Worst case would be to part it out. I would like to find a good P1800 to restore using this car for a parts source. I had an early P1800 and really enjoyed it. I am now on my 14th Volvo. The only model I do not remember owing is the Bertone model. I would appreciate any feedback that P1900 fans have to offer.

Thanks,
Jim Walton

 

Media blast it and see what you have.I think it will be too far gone. The mechanics can be delt with but the body would be hard,unless you have facilities like overhaulin or Boyd Coddington

 

Hi Ed,
Thanks for you message. I think you are right. I plan to move it to a space that will let me do a complete inspection. Apparently the engine was rebuilt but never installed. I do not know how long ago this was done. I think this will probably be a part car. I am actively looking for a better example. Thanks again, Jim