Misallocation

V70R-Equipped 1970 Volvo 1800E 5-Speed Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 4, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$9,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Volvo P1800
Generation
P1800, 1800S and 1800E (1961 to 1973)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
18445131128
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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, 112% 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
1970 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$29,000
1970 VOLVO P1800EBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$18,500
1970 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, April 29, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 29, 2026$7,300
Ecotec-Powered 1970 Volvo 1800E 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2025$28,250
1970 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, July 18, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 18, 2025$28,750
1970 Volvo 1800EBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 19, 2024$20,250
B20B-Powered 1971 Volvo 1800E 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$35,750
1970 Volvo 1800E ProjectBring a Trailer, July 18, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 18, 2026$3,850