Volvo PV444, 1957
Volvo PV444
Volvo PV444•
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Chassis No.: 148924
Engine No.: 18913
Estimate: US$20,000 - US$30,000 USD
- 1,584cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
- Single Zenith Downdraft Carburetor
- 66bhp at 4,500 RPM
- 3-Speed Manual Gearbox
- Independent Front Suspension with Live Rear Axle
- 4-Wheel Drum Brakes
- Rare Swedish model
- Believed low, original mileage
- Cloth seats and single Zenith carburetor
Chassis 148924, having been first registered in Sweden when new, purportedly was imported into the United States by Joe Lazenby sometime in the 1980s. Joe, a regional Volvo parts specialist, would own the PV before passing the ownership to Pennsylvania collector Jebbs Hill who would go on to keep the car up until late-summer 2007. Presented today is a car that is remarkably sound and solid for a near 40-year life in the Northeast. The odometer showed 91,957 kilometers at the time of cataloging, which is entirely consistent with the car's condition today. The interior, cloth throughout – even with some wear on the driver seat – is surprisingly good.
The paint, which appears to have been repainted not long ago, is indeed its original shade of white. The engine compartment is complete with its rare, Zenith single downdraft carburetor which leaves the motor running strong.
Having earned itself a reputation for solid reliability, this wonderful example of Volvo's first unibody motorcar is a perfect entry into sensible Swedish motoring.
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