Grilles,  Wheels, P1800  The Grille and the wheels of the Volvo 1800 were changed 5 times during the years of production, 1961-1973. Several club members have questions whether they have the "correct" grilles and wheels on their respective car. Here is a short journey through the models and years. 1961-1964 The Jensen-built cars have the so-called "egg crate pattern" grille, made of thick light metal. 1965-1966 A more sophistically shaped grille, but on the same theme as previous, and still from light metal. 1967-1969 A more solid pattern with vertical bars. 1970-1971 Same grille as 67-69 but here painted in dull black. 1972-1973 1800E and ES have grilles in ABS plastic. Wheels 1961 Cap in metal covering wheelside. 1963-1964 Same hub cap as for the Volvo Amazon and other models. 1965-1969 4.5 inch hole rim and hub cap, same as Amazon combi cars. 1970-1971 Also known as the "clover rim", glossy wheel ring standard on the 1800E. Steel rim with a light metal centre. 1972-1973 Steel rim with square ventilation holes and glossy wheel ring. 1972-1973 Dunlop light metal rims were available as options for the 1800E-ES.