Volvo 1800ES
1971–1973
Lowest price
US$9,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$25,150
Since 2020 · n=6
Highest price
US$48,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
6
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 6 lots
Based on 6 verified auction results
US$26,250
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$28,958
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$29,889
+14%
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Volvo 1800ES is currently priced at a median of $26,250 in the US market, positioning it firmly in the appreciating-classic tier with a collectibility score of 7.
With just five transactions tracked over the past 12 months and six total sales in the dataset, liquidity remains thin for this model. This limited trading volume means buyers and sellers should expect longer search periods and wider pricing variance between individual sales.
Production totaled 8,077 units, making the 1800ES a relatively scarce sports car from its era. The model carries moderate desirability and sits comfortably in the collectible segment, though it does not command the premium prices or rapid turnover of higher-tier Swedish classics.
The three-year projection suggests appreciation to approximately $28,958, representing a gain of 10.3 percent from current levels. Over five years, the base case points to $29,889, or 13.9 percent appreciation, indicating steady if measured upward movement rather than aggressive growth.
With no active listings currently tracked in the market, immediate supply appears limited. For prospective buyers, this scarcity may support price stability, though the thin transaction history limits the reliability of precise valuation benchmarks.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$26,250
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months6
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$27,008
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,000 – US$48,000
- Total Sales Tracked6
Recent sales
Showing latest 6US$9,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
5-speed manual
US$24,050
Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026
Light Blue Metallic · 4-speed manual
US$21,250
Bring a Trailer · 19 May 2026
Dark Green · 4-speed manual with overdrive
US$26,250
Bring a Trailer · 27 Apr 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$33,500
Bring a Trailer · 23 Apr 2026
Safari Yellow · manual
US$48,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Apr 2026
Steel Blue Metallic · 4-speed manual with overdrive
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.