Jensen built, Aston Martin engined Volvo P1800

[Mark1Stu]

I saw this on social media. News to me.

Volvo-Aston Martin
In the early 60’s Aston Martin had plans to sell engines to other manufacturers but did not want to sell their six-cylinder engine and so developed a prototype four cylinder engine for that purpose, with a 2.5litre DOHC 150hp engine – project DP208.

Requiring a test car, they turned to Jensen/Volvo and installed an engine in a P1800. Three engines were produced, but only one P1800 with the AM 4-cyl engine. The car produced is recognisable with the power bulge.

[Grant]

Nice one StuPot..that's a wicked looking Car..I love power bulges on bonnets..Hence me needing the FF Bonnet I had made to fit my Interceptor..anyway back to the AM Volvo..I love that Car..I wonder if it's still around..Maybe Phil Knows PHILPHIL

[johnw]

Nice one StuPot..that's a wicked looking Car..I love power bulges on bonnets..Hence me needing the FF Bonnet I had made to fit my Interceptor..anyway back to the AM Volvo..I love that Car..I wonder if it's still around..Maybe Phil Knows PHILPHIL

Apparently that is a reproduction of the test car made with the last known surviving engine. You never know though Grant, the original prototype, complete with engine, might be hidden in someone's garage

[MikeWilliams]

I mentioned that car in an article for the JOC magazine maybe ten years ago, together with other connections between Jensen and Aston Martin.

Mike

[Fishyboy]

Hi all,
More info on the car for those interested.
https://www.woonkymobile.info/aston-martin-3/us.html
Phil