Remaining Volvo 1800 in the world

[karlmalberg]

Based on photos in the Volvo 1800 chassis register and information from several Volvo clubs and national registration offices I have made an estimate of how many 1800 are still remaining and in what state and condition they are The information has been collected during my 17 years as administrator of the 1800 chassis register and it is still updated almost daily. Here is a link. http://volvo1800pictures.com/product...1800_world.php and here a direct link to the 1800 chassis register https://volvo1800pictures.com/PHPMaker/1800/index.php

[Army]

Interesting numbers

Have you ever considered comparing your numbers with the production numbers showing how many are left?

I imagine that as these vehicles have nearly always been popular more have survived than other vehicle types.

[karlmalberg]

I am sure you are right in saying that more have survived than other vehicle type. If we look at 1800 ES 1973 for example

Looks roadworthy = 948
Not roadworthy = 140
Unknown state (from lists etc) = 796

A total of 1885 which is 37% of all produced

[Groundes-Peace]

Karl,
Very interesting statistics.
Can you throw any light on the huge number of unroadworthy cars in the Swedish figures. Is this in part because of the hostile winter climate there, or because of stringent legal requirements?
It is also interesting that so many cars went to Australia. Any rationale?

[karlmalberg]

Two reasons for the great number of "not roadworthy cars" in Sweden.

-Many of the produced 1800 went to the Swedish market (We love our Volvos)

-I have a complete list of all Volvo 1800 in Sweden from "Transportstyreelsen" (Swedish DVLA) were I can see exactly how many 1800 have or have not recieved a roadworthy certificate (MOT) recently. The cars with "unknown state" in Sweden has for some reason a no longer valid registration number

Unfortunately I don't have as detailed information from other countries.

Why so many cars went to Austrlia? I don't know maybe someone else can answer

//karl eric

[simonvolvo]

Originally Posted by karlmalberg

Why so many cars went to Austrlia? I don't know maybe someone else can answer

My guess: A dyslexic compiler.

Compare the figures for Australia and Austria.

[karlmalberg]

Originally Posted by simonvolvo

My guess: A dyslexic compiler.

Compare the figures for Australia and Austria.

Haha 447 RHD 1800 in Austria.

https://volvo1800pictures.com/PHPMak...%3D&cmd=search

You can ask the Volvo 120-1800club in Australia to verify the figures if you don't believe them. Here is the chairman's email address ozamazon(at)tpg.com.au

[arcturus]

Would be interesting to see a similar breakdown for PVs. I suspect many in Sweden & Holland

[Groundes-Peace]

I don't doubt the high figures in Australia, as I was already aware there were many many cars there. No dyslexic mix with Austria, Simon.
I assume that Volvo saloons were seen as robust vehicles suitable for the tough Aussie terrain hence the marque was popular. However why per capita the numbers were so high I don't know....

[ozamazon]

Originally Posted by Groundes-Peace

I don't doubt the high figures in Australia, as I was already aware there were many many cars there. No dyslexic mix with Austria, Simon.
I assume that Volvo saloons were seen as robust vehicles suitable for the tough Aussie terrain hence the marque was popular. However why per capita the numbers were so high I don't know....

The reason for the high figures of 1800s in Australia is simple. This figure is most probably 98% of the cars in the country. I don't think other countries have managed to document on a register all the cars in their country. I have kept the register for over 30 years and I think I have almost all of them. I am very surprised when a new one comes up that is not on the list. In some cases, new ones are new private imports. George