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1972 Volvo 1800ES

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 9, 2025.

$31,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $29,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Volvo P1800
Generation
1800ES (1972 to 1973)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1836363001854
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 29 comparable sales, 12% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,000 to $26,000
Median$22,000
Sales behind it29Likely

From 29 sales of the Volvo P1800 1800ES (1972 to 1973) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,000 and $26,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Volvo 1800ES 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 26, 2026$31,250
38-Years-Owned 1972 Volvo 1800ES 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2025$14,750
1972 Volvo 1800ESBring a Trailer, May 5, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 5, 2025$14,500
1973 Volvo 1800ES 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$16,000
1972 Volvo 1800ES 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2026$10,800
1973 Volvo 1800ES 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2026$21,500
1973 Volvo 1800ES 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$26,250
1972 VOLVO 1800ESBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$22,000