Volvo 1800ES
1971–1973
Lowest price
US$9,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$25,150
Since 2020 · n=10
Highest price
US$48,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots
Based on 10 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%
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Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1971
+US$3,350+13%6 with · 4 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Volvo 1800ES is currently trading at a median of $26,250 in the US market, placing it firmly in the appreciating classic category with a collectibility score of 7. The model represents one of the more distinctive European sports cars of its era, with production limited to 8,077 units globally, a constraint that underpins its desirability among enthusiasts.
Market liquidity remains thin, with only five transactions recorded over the past 12 months and ten total sales in our tracked sample. This limited transaction frequency means buyers and sellers should anticipate extended search periods and exercise caution when evaluating asking prices against sparse comps. The absence of active listings at present suggests current holders are selective about sales.
The base case projection points to appreciation of 10.3 percent over three years and 13.9 percent over five years, reaching approximately $28,958 and $29,889 respectively. This modest but steady trajectory reflects the model's established status as a collectible rather than speculative momentum play, driven primarily by its rarity and enduring design credentials among the classic car cognoscenti.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$26,250
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked17
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared17 (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 Months10
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$26,260
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,000 – US$48,000
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10US$23,500
Bring a Trailer · 21 Sept 2026
Safari Yellow · 3-speed automatic
US$30,500
Bring a Trailer · 15 Sept 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$10,800
Bring a Trailer · 26 Aug 2026
Gold Metallic · 4-speed manual
US$35,750
Bring a Trailer · 25 Aug 2026
Titanium Gray Metallic · 4-speed manual
US$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
Common questions
What is a Volvo 1800ES worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$26,250, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$9,000 to US$48,000.
How many Volvo 1800ESs are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.