When we bought our first Volvo back in 1990 (744), I received an IPD catalog in the mail and on the cover was the most amazing car I had ever seen. I was wondering why a Volvo catalog would have some beautiful British car on the cover. Much later I found out that I was partially correct. Today, I drive a 1968 1800S, a customized 1972 1800E (with nitrous in the trunk), and a 1962 P1800 show car.  I’ve also collected (and had restored) many of the miniatures.

The best part about this whole “1800 thing I have going on” is finding out that there are many others out there with the same disease who can offer wonderful support! Lester and Randy of “Swedish Car Specialists” in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, have turned my autos into practical driving machines (complete rebuild on the S) – Lester’s been around long enough to have been factory trained on the 1800 in his early days! Max Steinberg on ebay (volvomax) has helped me to collect some of the most rare miniatures, and Alan & Grant at toytinker.com have an amazing talent (and wit) for making a new miniature out of pure junk. My 1800S is now in the queue to be restored back to its original green at alanauto.com.