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1971 Volvo 1800

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$7,150Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,150, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Volvo P1800
Generation
P1800, 1800S and 1800E (1961 to 1973)
Chassis
18435336659
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 68 comparable sales, 210% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,063 to $35,750
Median$26,500
Sales behind it68Likely

From 68 sales of the Volvo P1800, 1800S and 1800E (1961 to 1973) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,063 and $35,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, Sept. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 21, 2026$20,250
B20B-Powered 1971 Volvo 1800E 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$35,750
1971 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$10,250
1971 Volvo 1800E 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$21,250
1971 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$33,500
Modified 1971 Volvo 1800E 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 21, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2026$48,000
1971 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, Jan. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 16, 2026$27,000
1971 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2025$44,000