The Saint and Leslie Charteris Blog

The Saint's Blog devoted to news and rumors about The Saint and Leslie Charteris. Simon Templar, alias The Saint, was played by Roger Moore in the 1960's TV show featuring the Volvo 1800.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Krzastek's Volvo ST1 at Carlisle 2007

From: Bill Krzastek
Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 19:47:24 -0400
Subject: Re: ST1 News May 2007 Part 1

Hello to all,

Just wanted to let everyone know that "ST1" had a successful weekend at the Carlisle Import Festival. I met alot of "Saint" fans there as auto enthusiasts had come from as far away as Sweden to attend the event. Many photos were taken of the car and the backround exhibit. Several people told me how much this car meant to them and how happy they are to know that it still exists and has been sympathetically restored.

I was also quite surprised to learn that "ST1" was on the cover of the event magazine as well as the dash plaque and the event shirt! WOW, you can imagine how special this was! Attached is a photo of the exhibit and the magazine.

Next month, "ST1" will cross the border for a show in Canada. Stay tuned!

Best Regards,

Bill
Labels: 2007, Bill Krzastek, Carlisle

Sunday, March 25, 2007

1967 Volvo 1800 ST1 at Carlisle Import Festival

From Bill Krzastek, owner of one of the white Volvo 1800's used in The Saint with Roger Moore:
Hello to all,

Just wanted to let everyone know that "ST1", the 1967 Volvo 1800S from "The Saint" television series has been invited back to the Carlisle Import Festival this coming May. The car will again be part of the "Invitational Display" and will be located inside Building "Y" which means you will be able to see it and take photos no matter the weather! I willl also be bringing my display items including new photographs of Sir Roger Moore with "ST1".

This really is unprecedented as this is the first time that a vehicle has been selected to be part of the "Invitational" two years in a row! Of course, we all know that "ST1" is a special automobile!

I look forward to seeing everyone at Carlisle and I have attached the online brochure of the event (which includes "ST1"!)

Best Regards,
Bill Krzastek
From the Carlisle Import Kit/Replicar Nationals brochure:
The focus of the import side of the show this year will be on our friends from Sweden... Volvo. Translated to English, Volvo means "I roll." This Scandinavian favorite will be coming to Carlisle in droves. The Volvo Club of America will be hosting their East Coast meet at the Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals this year. Additionally, Volvo Cars of North America is bringing six of their antique Volvos from their superb collection. They'll be bringing a 1927 Jakob, Volvo's first car; 1956 P1900 - only 67 ever built; a 1953 PV444, once owned by Colin Powell; a 1953 PV444 pickup truck; a '55 PV444 and a 1961 P210 hearse. In the spirit of the Volvo spotlight, "The Saint" car will return to Carlisle. This '67 Volvo 1800S, was originally owned by Sir Roger Moore, and driven by him on the show of the same name.
Labels: 2007, Bill Krzastek, Carlisle, Return of The Saint, Roger Moore