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Whitebox 1/43 Volvo P1800 ES 1972 (metallic blue) WHI107

Volvo introduced its final P1800 variant, the 1800ES, in 1972 as a two-door station wagon with a frameless, all-glass tailgate. The ES engine was downgraded to 125 bhp by reducing the compression ratio with a thicker head gasket; although maximum power was slightly down the engine was less "peaky" and the car's on-the-road performance was actually improved.