I'm in the market to buy an 1800 and want to spend up to $7k. I'm not especially concerned with the year, as long as it's RUST FREE. If any of you have any leads, email me off list at andrew_j_s_b@yahoo.com

We have many listed in the VClassics Classifieds.

Ceck the classfieds at www.ipdusa.com.
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Roy Olson

I would STRONGLY suggest a late model because they have all the things
you want - high performance engine, dual path 4-wheel disk brakes,
etc. If you want a coupe, look for a 71, or a sportwagon,
72-73.
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George Downs, The "original" Walrus3, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

George,

Why do you like the 71 coupe over a 70 or 72??? Just curious..

Greg

Very few, if any, of the 70s have fuel injection, and even if you use
carbs the E engine is better than the B or F.
(of the two I'd choose the F over the B because it has bigger valves.
I'd probably supply whatever cam I wanted.)
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George Downs, The "original" Walrus3, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

I like the '70 models more than the 71 or 72 because (subtle difference) they have the neater looking old style door panels, not the 140 series armrests on flat panels the 71 shared with the ES. Also, the 71-on coupe has the bulky clunky latching rear seat needed in the wagon but not in the coupe. The '71 does have intertial retracting front seatbelts, however they are housed in big pods that prevent the front seats from fully reclining.

Actually, all the '70s had fuel injection.

'61-'68 P1800/1800S = B18B, 100-108-115 HP, dual SU carbs
'69 1800S = B20B, 118 HP, most have dual Stromberg carbs
'70-'71 1800E = B20E, 130 HP, D-jet EFI
'72 1800E = B20F, 112 HP, D-jet EFI
'72-'73 1800ES = B20F, 112 HP, D-jet EFI

OK, I have 1970 1800E FI model, it has M410 that I think is pretty rare as I just found when I ordered the wrong transmission mount.. Tried to put 164 mount but car had a moulded braket type mount and not the though stud type. Was able to use the bracket and drill to use the 164 type mount with the through bolt. Should be easier and cheaper to change. 164 mount $17, 1800 M410 is $50. ?? Car is #184451032285. Thanks.

Greg Bodner

That's what I did on my 164 also.
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George Downs, The "original" Walrus3, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

I used to have almost the exact same car!! Mine was #30136, with the M410 as well.
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Justin 66 122E, 71 145S
Read vclassics!

I think you may be the Justin I bought a couple of gauges from on Ebay??

Greg Bodner
1970 1800E

A fair number of nice , not so nice, and downright junker 1800's have been going by on eBay.