I took my good old Volvo P1800E for a ride in Normandy, and a visit to my friends, there. I had the time to check with the local Alpine Dealer some modifications on my Chassis, and it will be great fun. First step in early May, which will also include the...
It looks like there were at least 2, the second a P1800S. Also in one series or another a Jag and a Jensen. It looks like Roger had use of the Volvos off the set. Thereβs a cool photo of him fueling up at the front of the magazine.
The P1800's were in the first series (Roger Moore), the Jag XJ-S in the second series (Return of the Saint) with Ian Ogilvy and the Jensen Interceptor in the third series with Simon Dutton. I guess there was an even more recent one with a Volvo C70.
The outcome, if al goes well, is around 280 HP, less than 1100 Kilos, and 40 extra Nm. And in terms of comfort, soemhere between the Legende and the S. All of that is made by Alpine, in a customized program with bespoke pieces...
I would buy an Alpine in the blink of an eye if it were not for our stupid existing and upcoming laws here in Belgium. We are heading straight to a global 19 mph (30kph) speed limit on most of our Flemish roads ... no need to tell you i'm not really eager...