@@sabretooth1981 It's not, the clack is the changing gear, the rattle that happens is on top of that. You can hear that more clearly in the Autocar video.
@@zakelwe Just saw that video... I'm not going to argue, but still sounds to me like the 'click-click' is coming from something directly in the cabin and not from the gearbox or shift mechanism. 🤷🏻♂️
I think most car companies got carried away with 0-60 times and forgot the recipe of what makes a fun car. I’d have this car over modern supercars. I love it. Also great video carfection 👍
I agree totally! Besides 0-60 is meaningless. 40-80 is useable info. I live in Maine, retirement community for the old! Redundant Boomers who forgot how to drive! 40 in a 55 zone is all to common!
@@bigneutron77 I think you interpret Jaqen's comment wrongly. Never did he say that cars with a fast 0-60 time are not a blast to drive. Jaqen is saying that companies should focus on making cars a blast to drive, and if a fast 0-60 is also possible within that fun driving recipe, sure go ahead. Just like your own car (which car is it by the way, I'm curious :), both a fast 0-60 and fun driving can be achieved simultaneously! But fast 0-60 times should not be a company's main focus.
@@jaaphoogendijk671 Supra and ss. They both get to 60 quick, and both are a blast to drive on the track, or curvy road. Both give you a different type of thrill, or pleasure while doing so. With that being said, neither would be fun to drive, if they didn’t get to 60 in the manner they do.
@@lordbenny And it succeed, it is a cool car. Original P1800 didn't have this great aesthetic because of the wheel arches and tyres but this one is just perfect.
Been watching Henry for many years now. He always manages to convey his passion in a subdued way, where you can learn about the car and appreciate it's characteristics without being there yourself.
I remember seeing a black one of these about 20 years ago when I was driving to the sunrise and remember being overwhelmed by its beauty and the fact it was a Volvo as well. If I had the money I’d love one of these. Amazing video as usual Mr. Catchpole.
What a beautiful thing. The engineers and designers totally nailed it with this one. Also, 400hp+ from a 2L 4cylinder. 15 years ago that was a completely preposterous idea.
This car shot right up to the top of my want list. I've always loved the look of the P1800, and to have one with this level of performance would be awesome.
I've known about this car before and I loved it instantly, but one thing I haven't noticed before is that yellow strip - and it's amazing on sooo many levels. The exact shade of yellow just being very nice and composing beautifully with the cyan blue, that same shade of yellow being on the 850 R and both colours being a reference to the Swedish flag. Perfect.
Can you imagine a car like this one passed true me just an hour ago.. It was the first one I’ve ever seen and then this video came recommended Such amazing experience
I'm not even kidding, an older man lived next to my parents, had one of these Volvos, and we talked about putting a SBC in it, over 20 years ago. of course it didn't happen, but seeing this vid brought me back to that very day. I haven't seen this car since.
I don't like using the phrase "disgustingly beautiful' because it implies that every nook and cranny is detailed to perfection.... BUT GOD DAMN this build by Cyan is beyond amazing. over the top in all the best ways.
I think the fact that they're matte grey helps a lot. They don't instantly grab your attention away from the rest of the car. But when they do catch your attention the big centerlock nut is another nice detail.
Restomods are absolutely the way to go if you want pure design, style, individuality & performance! Why would anyone want a common modern day performance car is beyond me
This has done the rounds on youtube from a number of channels. I've watched all of them. I've maybe seen one or two of these cars in my 56 Years on the planet - but maybe only a day after seeing the first video (last saturday) I saw a cream P1800 on a trailer on the M40 heading north just before High Wycombe. I love coincidences. I love this car.
Oh my goodness! What an absolute stunner of a car! Forget the HP and TQ, this is one of those cars you could just sit in the garage and put several chairs around it, and just sit on each one appreciating this vehicle. But, of course, driving it would be stupendous! Damn, I’d even keep the rattle to make it feel that much more appropriate. Proper restomod, fantastic review, and I can only thank you for the content. After watching this, I gotta relieve this pent up need to go for a drive.
I’m not a Volvo guy in any sense, but this is automotive perfection ⚡️Easily up there in terms of style with the Singer vehicle design Porsche 911. Henry once again captures the essence of automotive journalism in one easy episode 👍
A friend of mine in the 60s had a P 1800 and it had a Paxton supercharger on it. He was a machine designer and a very excellent machinist and at the time I didn’t understand the way everything for the supercharger worked but he certainly did and the car had a lot more power if you could call it that. He also owned a Volvo that looked like my 47 Ford sedan. LOL. The best part of all of this relationship between he and I was he taught me a lot about mechanics and automobiles and he also built a 53 Ford stock looking as it could be with a hemi in it, again at the time I didn’t understand racing camshafts etc. multiple carbs etc. One of the best parts about this is it got sold to a friend of mine for $1000, and we certainly did have fun with it and just to add one additional thing it had a three speed Cadillac transmission in it and it was on the column.
I have loved this model from afar for decades. Growing up in the 60's and 70's, somebody in my hometown owned one of these. I always thought it was the coolest, whenever I saw it. For some reason, I thought it was a British car for a long time, then I got a close look at it, when it was parked one day. A Volvo! Well, I guess they can make cool looking cars too! You did a great job with this one.
found this channel because of this video - so far very impressed! well done! and on that note ... I have NEVER wanted a volvo restomod so much ... IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! wow I am in awe, what a beautifully executed amalgamation of art and machine!
as a life long Porsche fan, but also a Swede... I cant really say if I would chose a singer 911 or this. Super tough choice. This is absolutely magnificient .....
Back in the late '90s I had it in mind to put an Oldsmobile 215/3.5 engine in a P1800. Actually bought the engine, had a P1800S in the driveway. At that time people were putting Ford 289s in them, there were books published on how they did it. Never did it but I still think it would be a good pairing, not as radical nor as expensive as the subject car, it would've been more relaxed yet quite powerful for the era. The view from the side mirrors of a P1800 is quite nice, those fins are iconic.
A friend of mine had an original P1800 in bright red and it was a conversation piece. The old guys equated it with the TV show The Saint automatically. The panels were restored with traditional panel beating, no plastic filler or fiberglass. They are timeless.
Because calling these "restomods" unfairly lumps them in with…classifieds that read: “PRICLESS!!! 1of1 1969 Dodge Charger!!! Foose weels!!!! Two manny mods to list!!! Serious inquiries ownly!!! Will accept trade for two quads and a snowmobile”
Agree mate. Restomod sounds like a 'reality' show from Venice Beach presented by a bloke covered in questionable tatts which he thinks makes him look tough and credible, but because he lives in a flat above the garage with his mum, any tough vibes from said tatts are negated. We could give them a Biblical touch, call them 'John 3:3s' - as in, they've been 'born again'. That could work. "I've just collected my 911 964CS - it was born again by Singer."
I understand why some people like those cars, but not so sure if I would call them tasteful. You will always look way more tasteful in a real classic car. As a driving piece of kit those are probably great, but in the End it's just a modded car, same mindset behind it like with any modded car, just done with more money. Plus it's so trending that it's also becoming extremely boring. In 10 years those will just be considered ruined classics, nothing more, cause putting actual technology into it means it will be out of date by that time, while a real P1800 will still be a piece of art. Same goes for a Bertone or a classic 911. On the other hand....if you build something like this at home in your garage, you have all my respect as a petrolhead.
Nah, that gear knob rattle happened in the original p1800s too, its appropriate that its still there even after all the restomod work hahaha. My dad fixed his by taking the knob off, and sticking some foam earplugs inside and screwing it back on. Worked like a charm.
I had a '67 with a 4 speed and hydraulic OD. They cut thru the air real nice, so nice no air came blasting thru when the windows were both down. Was hella hot in summer. Fun and unique tho.
Now this is how you make a car video! I saw the autocar review of this car a few days ago and it was absolute garbage, sound was so bad and was so dull and boring that I just muted it and watched the video for the car! Henry and the gang really let passion show and cover a car like this in the best way possible! Super video worthy of an epic car like this! This one goes straight to my favorites along with the carfection eagel e type Video from some time back! Restomods are the best kind of cars today period!
