Original Logbooks:
SCCA # 065-0550
SVRA # 3724
Condition: Very Good
Price: $23,500
Location: Andrews, NC
Owner/Driver: Richard Schnabel
Contact Info: 404 307 2936, inquiries@purplepatchmotorsports.com
Transponder: AMB # 1212935
Serial #: 18345VF
Description:
1965 Volvo P1800 vintage SCCA F Production car. Completely rebuilt in 2002 by Volvo racing specialists Wellwood Garage and Vintage Performance Developments. 200+ HP dyno-tuned (legal) 2.0 litre race engine with ported race head , BHP cam, Crowder rods, forged pistons, and 13 to 1 compression ratio. Quaife Sierra close ratio 5 speed transmission.Other modifications include aluminum fly wheel, Tilton 7 ¼ inch clutch and baffled oil pan. The suspension includes Carrera adjustable shocks, race springs, and adjustable front sway bar, 4 wheel disc brakes, and Tilton brake cylinders with adjustable bias. Full welded cage. AFFF fire system and 15 gal fuel cell. This car is very quick, very presentable, and race-ready. A PROVEN WINNER!
History and Race Results:
Original owners: Steve Grabski, NY Region SCCA – 2002. Rich Conklin – 2002-2004. Richard Schnabel – 2004 – present.
Notable Race Results:
Rich Conklin:
2nd overall VDCA at VIR feature 4/2004 (2:25)
1st in class VDCA at VIR enduro 4/2004
3rd in class HSR Group 10 Volvo Feature race at Watkins Glen 7/2004 (2:23)
Richard Schnabel:
2nd in class VDCA feature Roebling Road 9/2005 (1:32)
2nd in class SVRA 25th Anniversary Road Atlanta 10/2005 (1:50)
1st in class VDCA enduro Roebling Road feature 12/2005 (1:30)
1st in class, 2nd overall VDCA feature Roebling Road 12/2005 (1:29)
2nd in class, 3rd overall SVRA feature VIR 9/2006 (2:25)
1st in class, 2nd overall VDCA feature VIR 4/2007 (2:24)
1st in class, 2nd overall Gold Cup feature VIR 6/2007 (2:25)
1st in class VDCA enduro VIR 4/2008 (2:26)
1st in class, 2nd overall Gold Cup feature VIR 6/2008 (2:25)
Other Official Event & Track Times:
SCCA NJ Region Lime Rock 8/2002 – best time 1:05
SVRA Barber Motorsports Park 4/2006 – best time 1:52
VSCDA Grattin Raceway 9/2007 – best time 1:26
VDCA Roebling Road 9 2007 – best time 1:26
SVRA Road Atlanta 10/2007 – best time 1:48
Run Groups:
HSR - Group 2, Class 2J
SVRA -Group 3, Class CP
VDCA –Group 3, Class 3CP
VIR Gold Cup – Group B, Class 4B
Specifications:
Engine:
- Engine Builder: Wellwood/Vintage Performance Developments
- Manufacturer: Volvo B20
- Type: 4 cylinder cast iron block with 5 main bearing crank
- Displacement: 1998 cc
- Horsepower: 200 + with 13:1 compression ratio (dyno sheets available)
- Induction: Dual Weber 45 DCOE with Pipercross air filter assembly
- Connecting Rods: Crowder
- Pistons: Forged Venolia
- Camshaft: BHP
- Clutch: Tilton 7 ¼ rallye/race type
- Flywheel: Aluminum
- Radiator: Custom, extra capacity Ron Davis aluminum with electric fan
- Oil Pan: Custom-designed, baffled oil pan, with extra capacity
Fuel System:
- Fuel Cell: 15 gallon
- Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
- Fuel Pump: Holley electric fuel pump with Fram cartridge filter system
Electrical System:
- Battery: Optima,HD
- Ignition System: MSD Digital Plus with optical sensor in an original Volvo distributor
- External: Emergency shut – off switch
Transmission:
- Manufacturer: Quaife ( supplied by Talyor Race Engineering )
- Type: Ford Sierra/close ratio
- Gears: 5 Speed:
- Ratios: Custom
1st: 2:39
2nd: 1:54
3rd: 1:21
4th: 1:1
5th: 0.87
- Rear Differential: Volvo 4:10 with positraction
- Driveshaft: Custom, 2 piece
Body:
- Construction: Steel Unibody
- Roll Cage: 6 point welded safety roll cage w/ driver door bars
- Color: Dark blue with white racing stripe
- Condition: Very good – no rust, no Bondo
- Lettering: Painted numbers and stripe (not vinyl)
Chassis:
- Wheels: 2 sets 15 x 7 American Racing Torque Thrust
- Tires: Hoosier Speedsters (205/60 R-15) dry
BF Goodrich G Force (205/60 VR-15) wet
Interior:
- Color/Finish: Gray
- Gauges: Auto Meter Manufacturer
Pro Tach with RPM registers and reset
Oil Pressure and Temp
Water Temp
Fuel Pressure
Exhaust Temps
Over Rev Tach Light w/ limit chips
- Steering Wheel: PERSONAL Quick Release type
Suspension and Brake System:
- Shocks: Carrera, adjustable
- Racing Springs: 1,000 lbs. front, 700 lbs rear
- Sway Bar: VPD, adjustable,2´´
- Brakes: 4 Volvo wheel disc – front 11.6´´, rear 10.6´´
Tilton brake and clutch assembly with cockpit-mounted rear brake bias Control
Safety Equipment:
- Fire Suppression: Fire Charger 2.3 Race, three nozzle AFFF System
- Belts: Simpson 5 point seat belts
- Seat: Kirkey Sport seat with removable seat cover
- Nets: Safety Solutions driver and window nets
- Mirrors: Interior – Wink, full length
Exterior –chrome Volvo Sports
Spares:
Inquire
Comments:
Estimated recreation and/or development/construction of similar P1800 race car - $30,000 plus.
Have all records with lap times and tire pressures. Have all replacement part numbers.
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