General: - P1800s

Winteriscoming · Aug 15th, 2018, 14:00

Hi, I am a new owner of a very nice 1967 P1800S, my question is should I retro fit wing/door mirrors, or should it stay original, I cannot decide, is there a general view ?

KerPLoD · Aug 15th, 2018, 19:24

Safety trumps style. That's the Volvo way, surely?

At the end of the day though, it's your car. You do you.

Dippydog · Aug 15th, 2018, 20:12

Personally I think the P1800 shape lends itself well to the "bullet" type wing mirror although door mounted mirrors are more convenient for adjusting to suit your driving position.At the end of the day it's your car and you do with it what makes you happy.Don't forget if you do go for fitting mirrors of any type to take all necessary steps to protect the holes you'll need from rusting in the future.

ITSv40 · Aug 15th, 2018, 21:18

As others have said, it is your car so only you can decide. Having said that in the classic world originality is king although safety to cope with modern road conditions needs to be considered.

My take would be: if Volvo supplied mirrors as an accessory at the time the car was new, then fitting that type would cover all bases as regards original spec and safety. However, if period mirrors such as Paddy Hopkirk or Denso were fitted they would cover the safety aspect and also keep the car looking 'correct'.

DaveNP · Aug 16th, 2018, 01:19

Using google and searching for images of P1800 between a third and half of them have mirrors fitted so it seems it's not cut and dried. It depends on what you want, if it's 100% true original concours then you'd need to get 100% original mirrors or leave it with none, if it's a practical classic that you want then fitting mirrors would be safest in any traffic, and some that look right on the car would do fine. From when I used to fit aftermarket mirrors on my cars back in the 80's I'd go for door mirrors as you get a better view, and personal opinion the conical bullet type would be my choice.
But as others say, it's your car, do what makes you happy and comfortable.

LOB · Aug 20th, 2018, 19:30

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Aug 15th, 2018, 14:00	#1
Winteriscoming New Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2020 11:04 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Faversham	P1800s Hi, I am a new owner of a very nice 1967 P1800S, my question is should I retro fit wing/door mirrors, or should it stay original, I cannot decide, is there a general view ?

Aug 15th, 2018, 19:24	#2
KerPLoD 240 Owner, VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2023 15:13 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk	Safety trumps style. That's the Volvo way, surely? At the end of the day though, it's your car. You do you. __________________ 1992 Volvo 240, Silver, B200F, 191k Restored 2002 Vauxhall Corsa 2010 Vauxhall Combo Check out the restoration of my 240 here...

Aug 15th, 2018, 21:18	#4
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:56 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	As others have said, it is your car so only you can decide. Having said that in the classic world originality is king although safety to cope with modern road conditions needs to be considered. My take would be: if Volvo supplied mirrors as an accessory at the time the car was new, then fitting that type would cover all bases as regards original spec and safety. However, if period mirrors such as Paddy Hopkirk or Denso were fitted they would cover the safety aspect and also keep the car looking 'correct'. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Aug 16th, 2018, 01:19	#5
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Today 00:08 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	Using google and searching for images of P1800 between a third and half of them have mirrors fitted so it seems it's not cut and dried. It depends on what you want, if it's 100% true original concours then you'd need to get 100% original mirrors or leave it with none, if it's a practical classic that you want then fitting mirrors would be safest in any traffic, and some that look right on the car would do fine. From when I used to fit aftermarket mirrors on my cars back in the 80's I'd go for door mirrors as you get a better view, and personal opinion the conical bullet type would be my choice. But as others say, it's your car, do what makes you happy and comfortable. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

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Aug 15th, 2018, 20:12	#3
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 11:05 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Personally I think the P1800 shape lends itself well to the "bullet" type wing mirror although door mounted mirrors are more convenient for adjusting to suit your driving position.At the end of the day it's your car and you do with it what makes you happy.Don't forget if you do go for fitting mirrors of any type to take all necessary steps to protect the holes you'll need from rusting in the future.

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LOB New Member Last Online: May 28th, 2019 09:27 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oslo	Here's what you shouldn't do, that's fore sure.... https://mobil.blocket.se/annons/skan...byggd/79710520

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