@@lordbenny And it succeed, it is a cool car. Original P1800 didn't have this great aesthetic because of the wheel arches and tyres but this one is just perfect.
@@sabretooth1981 It's not, the clack is the changing gear, the rattle that happens is on top of that. You can hear that more clearly in the Autocar video.
@@zakelwe Just saw that video... I'm not going to argue, but still sounds to me like the 'click-click' is coming from something directly in the cabin and not from the gearbox or shift mechanism. 🤷🏻♂️
Been watching Henry for many years now. He always manages to convey his passion in a subdued way, where you can learn about the car and appreciate it's characteristics without being there yourself.
I think most car companies got carried away with 0-60 times and forgot the recipe of what makes a fun car. I’d have this car over modern supercars. I love it. Also great video carfection 👍
I agree totally! Besides 0-60 is meaningless. 40-80 is useable info. I live in Maine, retirement community for the old! Redundant Boomers who forgot how to drive! 40 in a 55 zone is all to common!
@@bigneutron77 I think you interpret Jaqen's comment wrongly. Never did he say that cars with a fast 0-60 time are not a blast to drive. Jaqen is saying that companies should focus on making cars a blast to drive, and if a fast 0-60 is also possible within that fun driving recipe, sure go ahead. Just like your own car (which car is it by the way, I'm curious :), both a fast 0-60 and fun driving can be achieved simultaneously! But fast 0-60 times should not be a company's main focus.
@@jaaphoogendijk671 Supra and ss. They both get to 60 quick, and both are a blast to drive on the track, or curvy road. Both give you a different type of thrill, or pleasure while doing so. With that being said, neither would be fun to drive, if they didn’t get to 60 in the manner they do.
I remember seeing a black one of these about 20 years ago when I was driving to the sunrise and remember being overwhelmed by its beauty and the fact it was a Volvo as well. If I had the money I’d love one of these. Amazing video as usual Mr. Catchpole.
What a beautiful thing. The engineers and designers totally nailed it with this one. Also, 400hp+ from a 2L 4cylinder. 15 years ago that was a completely preposterous idea.
This car shot right up to the top of my want list. I've always loved the look of the P1800, and to have one with this level of performance would be awesome.
I've known about this car before and I loved it instantly, but one thing I haven't noticed before is that yellow strip - and it's amazing on sooo many levels. The exact shade of yellow just being very nice and composing beautifully with the cyan blue, that same shade of yellow being on the 850 R and both colours being a reference to the Swedish flag. Perfect.
Can you imagine a car like this one passed true me just an hour ago.. It was the first one I’ve ever seen and then this video came recommended Such amazing experience
Oh my goodness! What an absolute stunner of a car! Forget the HP and TQ, this is one of those cars you could just sit in the garage and put several chairs around it, and just sit on each one appreciating this vehicle. But, of course, driving it would be stupendous! Damn, I’d even keep the rattle to make it feel that much more appropriate. Proper restomod, fantastic review, and I can only thank you for the content. After watching this, I gotta relieve this pent up need to go for a drive.
found this channel because of this video - so far very impressed! well done! and on that note ... I have NEVER wanted a volvo restomod so much ... IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! wow I am in awe, what a beautifully executed amalgamation of art and machine!
This has done the rounds on youtube from a number of channels. I've watched all of them. I've maybe seen one or two of these cars in my 56 Years on the planet - but maybe only a day after seeing the first video (last saturday) I saw a cream P1800 on a trailer on the M40 heading north just before High Wycombe. I love coincidences. I love this car.
Beauty! I saw this car come up on the channel of some wealthy english boytoy Mr JWW, but I can't bring myself to watch those english "daddy's wealth" guys on RUclips. Thank you Mr Catchpole for doing a proper review, as always.
A friend of mine had an original P1800 in bright red and it was a conversation piece. The old guys equated it with the TV show The Saint automatically. The panels were restored with traditional panel beating, no plastic filler or fiberglass. They are timeless.
as a life long Porsche fan, but also a Swede... I cant really say if I would chose a singer 911 or this. Super tough choice. This is absolutely magnificient .....
I don't like using the phrase "disgustingly beautiful' because it implies that every nook and cranny is detailed to perfection.... BUT GOD DAMN this build by Cyan is beyond amazing. over the top in all the best ways.
Now this is how you make a car video! I saw the autocar review of this car a few days ago and it was absolute garbage, sound was so bad and was so dull and boring that I just muted it and watched the video for the car! Henry and the gang really let passion show and cover a car like this in the best way possible! Super video worthy of an epic car like this! This one goes straight to my favorites along with the carfection eagel e type Video from some time back! Restomods are the best kind of cars today period!
I'm not even kidding, an older man lived next to my parents, had one of these Volvos, and we talked about putting a SBC in it, over 20 years ago. of course it didn't happen, but seeing this vid brought me back to that very day. I haven't seen this car since.
I’m not a Volvo guy in any sense, but this is automotive perfection ⚡️Easily up there in terms of style with the Singer vehicle design Porsche 911. Henry once again captures the essence of automotive journalism in one easy episode 👍
A friend of mine in the 60s had a P 1800 and it had a Paxton supercharger on it. He was a machine designer and a very excellent machinist and at the time I didn’t understand the way everything for the supercharger worked but he certainly did and the car had a lot more power if you could call it that. He also owned a Volvo that looked like my 47 Ford sedan. LOL. The best part of all of this relationship between he and I was he taught me a lot about mechanics and automobiles and he also built a 53 Ford stock looking as it could be with a hemi in it, again at the time I didn’t understand racing camshafts etc. multiple carbs etc. One of the best parts about this is it got sold to a friend of mine for $1000, and we certainly did have fun with it and just to add one additional thing it had a three speed Cadillac transmission in it and it was on the column.
This thing is stunning..never owned a new car in my life or particularly wanted one..if I did though this would be it...love the vigorous nod everywhere to period styling
Shape of this car and modern under pinnings is so daamn cool.
You need to understand the definition of cool....This car isn’t cool.....it’s just trying to be!
@@lordbenny And it succeed, it is a cool car. Original P1800 didn't have this great aesthetic because of the wheel arches and tyres but this one is just perfect.
@@kalyankothekar Did they take a section out of the body to make it not as tall or did they simply lower the body down over the wheel arches?
That little “click-click” with every gear selected is so satisfying.
Shame it is the loose (rattling) component making the "click-click"...
Yes. snick, snick, snick...
@@sabretooth1981 It's not, the clack is the changing gear, the rattle that happens is on top of that. You can hear that more clearly in the Autocar video.
@@zakelwe Just saw that video...
I'm not going to argue, but still sounds to me like the 'click-click' is coming from something directly in the cabin and not from the gearbox or shift mechanism. 🤷🏻♂️
7:37 - he says its from the gearbox, not the rattle in the shifter
Who doesn't like a "old" Volvo, everybody does! Especially when they look like this! Absolutely marvelous!
Would you pay 600 or 700 K for it ? That's the bottom line. I can get 2 or 3 Mustangs for that money. Just MHO.
@@lorenzomagazzeni5425 I have seen P1800s for 30k and down, they obviously do not look the best but they do work and have a functioning motor 🤷♂️
"I like a bit of tweed" - Henry. That made me laugh. Same, bro.
I prefer my Tweed without the T lol.
@@michaelallen2501 ayyyy
Classic Catchpole
This guy is one of the best presenters ever
Propper geeky but in a good way
Been watching Henry for many years now. He always manages to convey his passion in a subdued way, where you can learn about the car and appreciate it's characteristics without being there yourself.
Except when he mentioned the road surface as greasy! I wondered who did that?
@@555rallye Hey- all he was saying is that the the road is slippery, probably with rain- did you think he meant the car was leaking oil?
My favourite by a long log shot, makes the rest seem non existent
I think most car companies got carried away with 0-60 times and forgot the recipe of what makes a fun car. I’d have this car over modern supercars. I love it. Also great video carfection 👍
I agree totally!
Besides 0-60 is meaningless.
40-80 is useable info.
I live in Maine, retirement community for the old! Redundant
Boomers who forgot how to drive! 40 in a 55 zone is all to common!
But that is what most people want. Sadly
My car gets to 60 fast af and is a blast to drive! You must be driving the wrong sports cars.
@@bigneutron77 I think you interpret Jaqen's comment wrongly. Never did he say that cars with a fast 0-60 time are not a blast to drive. Jaqen is saying that companies should focus on making cars a blast to drive, and if a fast 0-60 is also possible within that fun driving recipe, sure go ahead. Just like your own car (which car is it by the way, I'm curious :), both a fast 0-60 and fun driving can be achieved simultaneously! But fast 0-60 times should not be a company's main focus.
@@jaaphoogendijk671 Supra and ss. They both get to 60 quick, and both are a blast to drive on the track, or curvy road. Both give you a different type of thrill, or pleasure while doing so. With that being said, neither would be fun to drive, if they didn’t get to 60 in the manner they do.
Gosh, that is one hell of a beautiful car.
THE Most Beautiful car I've ever seen .
I remember seeing a black one of these about 20 years ago when I was driving to the sunrise and remember being overwhelmed by its beauty and the fact it was a Volvo as well. If I had the money I’d love one of these.
Amazing video as usual Mr. Catchpole.
simply an incredible answer to a question no one asked
My god, all that raw sounds in the cockpit is just...pure eargasm. I never knew a turbocharged car can sound so beautiful.
This is the best review of this car I’ve seen so far.
agreed
I think my water just went, Henry. And I didn´t even know I had water.. That is a piece of art and happiness. I have no further words...
That is the most beautiful car I've ever seen.
What a beautiful thing. The engineers and designers totally nailed it with this one. Also, 400hp+ from a 2L 4cylinder. 15 years ago that was a completely preposterous idea.
This car shot right up to the top of my want list. I've always loved the look of the P1800, and to have one with this level of performance would be awesome.
That gear change sounded like chambering a round in a precision target rifle.
My word, this is beautiful. Great job, Henry and team, doing justice to this stunning piece of art and engineering.
The more you look at this car = more you falling in love with this Car 😍
This car is so cleannnnn!
This is probably the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen
I've known about this car before and I loved it instantly, but one thing I haven't noticed before is that yellow strip - and it's amazing on sooo many levels. The exact shade of yellow just being very nice and composing beautifully with the cyan blue, that same shade of yellow being on the 850 R and both colours being a reference to the Swedish flag. Perfect.
I have never wanted a car more than this beauty.
i see alot of small companies are refreshing beautiful cars with a all carbon fiber body,,
cant help but to be super excited
Yes I love the retro style this car is absolutely drop dead gorgeous
What a beauty! I would love to see it with a Volvo 5-cylinder turbo engine instead though...
@@benkirkham2017 There is more to a 5-cylinder than just bhp mate...
It would sound lovely with the 5 cylinder, only thing is, it's a big heavy lump and might takeaway it's lightweight and feel heavy at the front.
You can have it anyway you like bruv
@@markwalton8644 think you need to look up the weight on volvos I5 its not a cast lump like the 2jz
Yes, my thoughts exactly, something a bit more special with character
I cannot put into words how those wheels compliment the car so goddamn well
Ha, I like everything but the busy looking wheels.
@@kanava9996 I agree. I think they're a bit big for the car too. Some 16s might not fill the arches as much but will make it look a bit better.
I also think that the wheels are too big. My car also has centre lock wheels and they are a real pain.
Seriously? They're bloody horrible and look out of place on the classic body
Put them back on a modern hot hatch!
Yeah the wheels ruin it for me unfortunately. The fit/stance looks so out of place to me.
Can you imagine a car like this one passed true me just an hour ago..
It was the first one I’ve ever seen and then this video came recommended
Such amazing experience
This is the car that every P1800 owner wished they had. It's the car that the P1800 was meant to be.
One of those few perfect cars. Stunning is a little word to describe it.
Simon templar is back !!! a really great car.....
Just enough of a Nod to Sir Roger aka The saint at the end if i had the cash (which i dont) id have one of these but only in white
I absolutely love the sound of the gearbox between gears.
Oh my goodness! What an absolute stunner of a car! Forget the HP and TQ, this is one of those cars you could just sit in the garage and put several chairs around it, and just sit on each one appreciating this vehicle. But, of course, driving it would be stupendous! Damn, I’d even keep the rattle to make it feel that much more appropriate. Proper restomod, fantastic review, and I can only thank you for the content. After watching this, I gotta relieve this pent up need to go for a drive.
Carfection and Watchfinder , epitome of British enthusiasm and quality entertainment
That’s one of the best looking restomods I’ve seen. I’ve always had a thing for the P1800
found this channel because of this video - so far very impressed! well done! and on that note ... I have NEVER wanted a volvo restomod so much ... IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! wow I am in awe, what a beautifully executed amalgamation of art and machine!
Absolutely stunningly beautiful
This has done the rounds on youtube from a number of channels. I've watched all of them. I've maybe seen one or two of these cars in my 56 Years on the planet - but maybe only a day after seeing the first video (last saturday) I saw a cream P1800 on a trailer on the M40 heading north just before High Wycombe. I love coincidences. I love this car.
2:57, that's some incredible pipework!
Me: Niiiiice!
My wife: Aight imma head out.
This has got to be one of the most beautiful car ever, fantastic job
Wow, from some angles that thing is just absolutly stunning
Could you please consider uploading in 4K?
I think it will give your production the quality it deserves.
Stellar job.
That colour. Fantastic.
trust me, this is my first time see this car! what a beautiful
Absolutely stunning. I'd love to even see one of these in preson.
Henry can host Top Gear by himself. He’s that GOOD !!!!!!!!!
I hope he doesn’t ... cause content like this will disappear. Look at Chris Harris car show. 😕
He's good but I enjoy the chemistry between the 3 lads now. And Chris Harris is a great reviewer in his own right.
its not him , its the EDITING and PRODUCING !!!!
Took the words out of my mouth “Stunning”
Beauty! I saw this car come up on the channel of some wealthy english boytoy Mr JWW, but I can't bring myself to watch those english "daddy's wealth" guys on RUclips. Thank you Mr Catchpole for doing a proper review, as always.
What a beautiful little car.
Oh my God I've always been obsessed by this model and always wanted to get one, that colour is perfect.
A friend of mine had an original P1800 in bright red and it was a conversation piece. The old guys equated it with the TV show The Saint automatically. The panels were restored with traditional panel beating, no plastic filler or fiberglass. They are timeless.
Another awesome video. This car is stunning. And that mechanical clack from the gearbox paired with that exhaust is just music to my ears.
Wonderful car, been waiting for Henry to review it ever since I learned of its existence.
The most beautiful car ever.
The timing of the comment about “The Saint” (with the superimposed halo) was carfection, er, perfection!
The view in the rear view mirror of that fin is something I will always miss. Incredible machines.
Perfect combination of old and new. Just beautiful.
This car is charming. The sound of changing gear is wonderful.
This is by far my favorite car of 2020! I'm glad so many automotive journalists get to drive it, I'd love to one day!!! 😬 Great video guys! 👌
That homage to The Saint at the end is beyond perfect.
The editing just keeps getting better !
Defenetly one of the most beautiful car I've ever seen
as a life long Porsche fan, but also a Swede... I cant really say if I would chose a singer 911 or this. Super tough choice. This is absolutely magnificient .....
what a beauty!! you are a real car guy when you have creatins like this!!
This car looks perfect to me!
What a car! What a review! Excellent job from both sides...Cyan Racing and Carfection!
I don't like using the phrase "disgustingly beautiful' because it implies that every nook and cranny is detailed to perfection....
BUT GOD DAMN this build by Cyan is beyond amazing. over the top in all the best ways.
Even james bond gets jealous in his vintage aston watching THIS THING down the road
Roger Moore as The Saint would have liked this even better!
This car is really working the auto vlogger circuit....and I love it!
Beautiful... every detail, even the headers looks "visceral"... human like... awesome car!
I love the straight line running its length. This is better looking than any E Type or Ferrari or whatever I've ever seen.
Wow I just think it is the most beautiful car I have ever seen.
I adore that car! And that touch of yellow is the icing on the cake for a former T5r owner 😊
I have a new dream car now, sublime.
That blue fits it just perfect too
What an absolutely stunning car.
7:35 “to the clack clack”
Same person, different tone and emotion.
Wow. That thing looks great. Nice commentary too thanks.
Love it! The Volvo 1800 was always one of my favorites. Bring it on over.
Opposite lock and clicky shifting 7:16 👌perfection in fact carfection
This is the most beautiful car I have ever seen
Been desperate to see a video on this car. I just cant bring myself to endure the JWW video, that guy is such a trumpet
A trumpet- need to remember that put down....
The aesthetic is timeless, so it makes a good argument for a restomod with legs and appeal to last a long life on the market.
that shot at 7:49 is sooo nice
Now this is how you make a car video! I saw the autocar review of this car a few days ago and it was absolute garbage, sound was so bad and was so dull and boring that I just muted it and watched the video for the car!
Henry and the gang really let passion show and cover a car like this in the best way possible! Super video worthy of an epic car like this!
This one goes straight to my favorites along with the carfection eagel e type Video from some time back! Restomods are the best kind of cars today period!
I‘m in love with that car. So beautiful
I'm not even kidding, an older man lived next to my parents, had one of
these Volvos, and we talked about putting a SBC in it, over 20 years ago.
of course it didn't happen, but seeing this vid brought me back to that very
day. I haven't seen this car since.
As always, magnificent stuff, Henry.
That guy's presentation is outstanding.
Wow, that car is a stunner!
the design is SPOT ON!
Nice calm presentation of a beautiful car
Top score to this guy and car 👍
I like that the new updated dials' styling references the old ones. Small touches
Stunning film as always Henry
I’m not a Volvo guy in any sense, but this is automotive perfection ⚡️Easily up there in terms of style with the Singer vehicle design Porsche 911.
Henry once again captures the essence of automotive journalism in one easy episode 👍
This is crazy but for some reason I can still see the polestar one in the design language. Super cool
Not crazy at all. The P1800 was a big inspiration for the Polestar 1 and many feature lines are “stolen” from the older car.
A friend of mine in the 60s had a P 1800 and it had a Paxton supercharger on it. He was a machine designer and a very excellent machinist and at the time I didn’t understand the way everything for the supercharger worked but he certainly did and the car had a lot more power if you could call it that. He also owned a Volvo that looked like my 47 Ford sedan. LOL. The best part of all of this relationship between he and I was he taught me a lot about mechanics and automobiles and he also built a 53 Ford stock looking as it could be with a hemi in it, again at the time I didn’t understand racing camshafts etc. multiple carbs etc.
One of the best parts about this is it got sold to a friend of mine for $1000, and we certainly did have fun with it and just to add one additional thing it had a three speed Cadillac transmission in it and it was on the column.
This thing is stunning..never owned a new car in my life or particularly wanted one..if I did though this would be it...love the vigorous nod everywhere to period styling
Gorgeous car. Perfect proportions.
Great video! Very nice scenery, music, image quality and of course top presenting as usual.
Yes! Thats a brutal beauty!
This! This is what I want cars to be! Love it!
coolest car i've seen this year