1800s 63 model help required

redbrock · Oct 21st, 2023, 14:38

Hi
I currently the proud owner of a 1962 PV544 (Picture in gallery) and am seriously considering the purchase of a 1800S (if that is the correct term for this model)
I have a 1963 model year in mind which was first registered new on Aug 1st 1963 in the UK hence R/H drive.
The seller tells me its one of the first batch of this model manufactured in Sweden when this work was taken in house and is hence a P1800S.
its log book shows a chassis Number of 12-1733 does this make sense? the Log book does not show a engine number but the seller has advised me it has had a new B20 engine fitted sometime during its life which may explain this.
He also tells me that the side Pillar decals which are on it should really not be fitted being restricted to Jensen assembled cars only but they had been retro fitted later is this correct?
Its not got a 1800s badge currently fitted to the rear but again he advises me this should be fitted and was omitted during a full restoration. Apparently they are still available?
The car is to a non expert in this model immaculate and this extends to the underside. the speedometer and rev counter gauge covers have hair line cracking to them but are fully serviceable they have been left this way as again I have been advised they are no longer available.
Again any help would be appreciated on the questions above.
Thanks in advance for any help.

JP 1800 · Oct 21st, 2023, 15:58

Hi, I sent you a pm.

Derek UK · Oct 21st, 2023, 22:04

Rub the conical instrument lenses with Johnsons Bay Oli. The clear type. It won't fix the cracks but will disguise it pretty well. Make sure the lenses are perfectly clean first or dirt will be trapped in the cracks.

Groundes-Peace · Oct 22nd, 2023, 11:35

Interesting read on this car.
When first registered the dealers seem often to have been confused as to the chassis number. My car was the same. The dealer had used a body reference number instead of the chassis number on the bulkhead under the bonnet. The chassis number of this car will be in a sequence between 6000 and 10000.
My car is much like the car you describe.
Originally will have had 1800S badge on the rear, and no badges on the rear quarter.
My car also has a B20 engine retro fitted at some time.

Oct 21st, 2023, 14:38	#1
redbrock New Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 22:18 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bangor View Photos By: redbrock	1800s 63 model help required Hi I currently the proud owner of a 1962 PV544 (Picture in gallery) and am seriously considering the purchase of a 1800S (if that is the correct term for this model) I have a 1963 model year in mind which was first registered new on Aug 1st 1963 in the UK hence R/H drive. The seller tells me its one of the first batch of this model manufactured in Sweden when this work was taken in house and is hence a P1800S. its log book shows a chassis Number of 12-1733 does this make sense? the Log book does not show a engine number but the seller has advised me it has had a new B20 engine fitted sometime during its life which may explain this. He also tells me that the side Pillar decals which are on it should really not be fitted being restricted to Jensen assembled cars only but they had been retro fitted later is this correct? Its not got a 1800s badge currently fitted to the rear but again he advises me this should be fitted and was omitted during a full restoration. Apparently they are still available? The car is to a non expert in this model immaculate and this extends to the underside. the speedometer and rev counter gauge covers have hair line cracking to them but are fully serviceable they have been left this way as again I have been advised they are no longer available. Again any help would be appreciated on the questions above. Thanks in advance for any help.

Oct 21st, 2023, 15:58	#2
JP 1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 10:52 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	Hi, I sent you a pm.

Oct 21st, 2023, 22:04	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:46 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Rub the conical instrument lenses with Johnsons Bay Oli. The clear type. It won't fix the cracks but will disguise it pretty well. Make sure the lenses are perfectly clean first or dirt will be trapped in the cracks.

Oct 22nd, 2023, 11:35	#4
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Interesting read on this car. When first registered the dealers seem often to have been confused as to the chassis number. My car was the same. The dealer had used a body reference number instead of the chassis number on the bulkhead under the bonnet. The chassis number of this car will be in a sequence between 6000 and 10000. My car is much like the car you describe. Originally will have had 1800S badge on the rear, and no badges on the rear quarter. My car also has a B20 engine retro fitted at some time.

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