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Volvo PV445 Pickup B4B — 1952

A beautiful and unique fully restored PV445 pickup. The only known surviving example from the 1952 model year by Gladsax Karosseri. A large feature on the pickup can be found in Classic Motor magazine, issue 2, February 2025.

Mathias Casserlund
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"It has only driven 2000 kilometers since the full restoration. It is inspected and ready to drive."

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03 APR 11:40
119 000SEK
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Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"It has only driven 2000 kilometers since the full restoration. It is inspected and ready to drive."

Description

After a full restoration that took 2,000 hours, the pickup was road-ready, inspected, and approved by the Swedish Vehicle Inspection in March 2022.

This pickup began its life as a delivery chassis. Volvo's delivery chassis PV445 was introduced in 1959 as a complement to the PV444 passenger car. These delivery chassis were supplied to various independent coachbuilding companies around the country. One of these companies was Gladsax Karosseri in Simrishamn (officially known as AB Bröderna Anderssons Karosserifabrik). There, the chassis, with number 1173, was completed into a pickup. The first owner of the pickup was a construction company in Kalmar. After a few more owners in the Kalmar region, the pickup ended up in Sandviken in 1974.

In 1987, the pickup was found by a man named Stefan. The vehicle was in a miserable state, but despite its poor condition, the pickup was purchased. However, the restoration never gained proper momentum, and in 1991, the vehicle was sold to a haulage company owner in Piteå. Stefan kept the phone number of the buyer, and in 2019, he called the owner to ask if the pickup was still around. It had been 28 years, but the pickup was still there, in just as poor condition. It was Stefan's second chance, and he bought the vehicle back. He then meticulously restored it. For example, 80% of the wooden frame details were replaced with newly manufactured parts. The chassis was sandblasted and painted. The axles and brakes were restored, and even the engine was overhauled. The special material, pegamoid, which was used to cover the outer roof and had long since ceased to be manufactured, was found as NOS (New Old Stock). Workshop manuals and the instruction book are included. New winter tires on rims and a towbar are also included. See the owner's comment for more information.

This is a distance auction. Photos and details of the car and its technical condition have been provided by the owner. BWA has not inspected the car on-site.

Technical data

  • Year
    1952/1952 
  • Registration date
    1952-01-01 
  • Mileage
    48127 km 
  • Registration Number
    EPW724 
  • Chassis Number
    4451173 
  • Kw / hp
    32 / 44 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Balck / Dark Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Volvo's well-known B4B engine. A four-cylinder inline engine with a displacement of 1.4 liters, producing a specified output of 44 horsepower. It has a three-speed manual transmission with a non-synchronized first gear. The brakes have been renovated, featuring hydraulic drum brakes without brake servo assistance. The engine starts and runs without any issues.

  • Interior condition:

    In excellent condition. Completely restored. The steering wheel, in brand-new condition without cracks, took several years to find. Just that alone shows the level of dedication involved. New upholstery, new headlining, door panels, and carpets. New glass windows, except for the side windows, which are original and therefore a bit scratched.

  • Exterior condition:

    In excellent condition. Fully restored. The advertisement on the doors can be removed without leaving any marks behind. See pictures.

  • General condition:

    A vehicle that stands out from the crowd. A work vehicle from 1952 in a condition that feels like new.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2022-03-22
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1952-05-21 (regbes) (Ombes:19750404)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1952-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2022-03-24
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 9

Owner's comment

I don't know of any older PV445 that has been fully restored. The car has a known history, with all previous owners documented. See the article in Classic Motor 2/2025. It has been repainted (refinished). All rubber seals are new. The engine and transmission are in good condition. The brakes, wheels, and tires are all brand new. New winter tires on rims are also included, with one of the winter tires being a spare. The engine retains its original appearance, except for the chromed valve cover. The only known issue is that the engine leaks a little at the crankshaft, which is felt-sealed. Unfortunately, this is a common problem with all early PV engines. Touch-up paint is included. A powder-coated towbar is included, unmounted, but the wiring is prepared and located in a loop under the truck bed.

Facts about the model

Gladsax Karosseri:
The company was founded by brothers Albert and August Andersson. In 1909, they started a village smithy in the village of Gladsax, about half a mile outside Simrishamn on Österlen. Initially, they built and repaired various horse-drawn vehicles. Since the Andersson brothers also operated a haulage business, it naturally led to them focusing on repairs of cars and trucks. They then transitioned into manufacturing truck cabins. The Gladsax cabin was a solid piece of craftsmanship. There were no prefabricated parts; everything was built in the workshop. The Gladsax cabin became a well-known term among Swedish hauliers and remained so for several decades. The company still exists today. However, gone are the days when wooden cabins were built. Today, the company focuses on truck constructions, such as crane/dump bodies, fixed platforms, and load carriers.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Skellefteå

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Mathias Casserlund

mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2025-04-17.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

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