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Volvo PV 544F B18 — 1965

The engineer's Volvo PV 544, which has become a family heirloom and has been in the same family since new.

Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"Volvo PV 544 of the last model year. Here, in a used and slightly worn condition. It requires servicing after being sparingly used in recent years. A prompt brake inspection, as well as interior and exterior detailing, are recommended. Other than that, the buyer can decide the extent of the improvements they want to make to the car."

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Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"Volvo PV 544 of the last model year. Here, in a used and slightly worn condition. It requires servicing after being sparingly used in recent years. A prompt brake inspection, as well as interior and exterior detailing, are recommended. Other than that, the buyer can decide the extent of the improvements they want to make to the car."

Description

Engineer Gunnar Backman once owned a Volvo PV that made him really satisfied. One day in 1965, the car salesman at Värmlands Motor in Kristinehamn called and informed him that Volvo would stop producing the Volvo PV 544. The salesman reminded him of how pleased the engineer had been with the PV model and how diligently he had taken care of its servicing. He suggested that maybe he should set aside a new car for the engineer. And so it happened. On December 27, 1965, Backman picked up his brand new Volvo PV. It was a 11134 F model assigned the registration number S 69452.

He kept the car for 30 years. In the final years, it was stored in the garage. In 1996, his nephew took over the car. He repaired and inspected it, and then it was used as a second car. It is important to note the distinction between renovating and repairing here. Repairing involves addressing necessary issues, such as brakes, rust damage, and other factors that impede the car's usability. In 1996, the owner removed all the fenders and repaired the body's fender attachments. Both doors were also replaced at the same time. Otherwise, the car has undergone regular maintenance. It was inspected by the vehicle inspection authority in 2016 and is now exempt from inspections.

Currently, the car has driven nearly 26,000 miles. The odometer reads 2,599 miles. Since it has been in the same family since new, it is known with certainty that the odometer has rolled over twice. The original instruction manual, warranty certificate, service booklet, and many inspection reports are included. Some extra parts are also included.

The next owner can choose to continue using the car as a daily driver and perform regular repairs and maintenance. Alternatively, they can see it as an opportunity to restore a PV of the final model year. It is a genuine, slightly worn but completely unspoiled vehicle that has been owned by the same family since new. The history comes along with it.

Technical data

  • Year
    1965/1965 
  • Registration date
    1965-12-29 
  • Mileage
    259 960 km 
  • Kw / hp
    55 / 75 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Röd kod 52-510 
  • Colour
    White - 79 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car is equipped with a B18 engine and a 4-speed gearbox. It starts easily and runs normally. According to information, the carburetor has been overhauled and fitted with new throttle shafts. The ignition timing is slightly advanced and needs adjustment during the next service. After the test drive, the front brakes were found to be slightly different, so the brakes need to be inspected. The exhaust system has recently been replaced.

  • Interior condition:

    The original interior from 1965 shows signs of wear from use. The rubber floor mats have aged and are slightly brittle but reasonably intact. The headliner is in good condition with minor holes above the driver's door. The rear seat and door panels appear to have held up well, while the front seats show more wear. Please refer to the pictures for reference. The left kick panel is missing. A period-correct radio is included separately. The cabin and trunk are in need of a thorough cleaning. The rubber mat in the trunk is in unusually good condition. The car is equipped with original three-point seat belts.

  • Exterior condition:

    The majority of the paintwork appears to be original. The doors were repainted in 1996, and there are touch-ups throughout the car. The touch-up color does not quite match the original paint. There are blisters and rust spots present. The right front jack point requires attention, as shown in the picture. The front bumper has been slightly dented. The chrome and trim show signs of wear. The car has undergone some older sheet metal repairs, mainly in the floor and rear inner fenders. There is surface rust in the spare wheel well, but it does not appear to be rusted through. Please refer to the video where we inspect the wheel well.

  • General condition:

    A genuine everyday car in a well-used, unaltered condition. There are some remarks, mainly of a cosmetic nature.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2011-04-16
Ursprungsbesiktning:1965-12-29 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1965-12-29
Senast godkända besiktning: 2016-08-25
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2

Owner's comment

In 1996, I suddenly found myself without a car. My previous daily driver ended up in the workshop for a major repair. I needed a car in the meantime, so I asked my uncle if I could borrow his 1965 Volvo PV. He agreed, but the car had been stored and needed some care first. I renovated the brakes and addressed any rust issues. After that, I used it as my daily driver. When it was time to return the car, my uncle offered to sell it to me. Since then, I have sporadically used it as a summer car. My daughter has also driven it occasionally. Now, I feel that it's time to let the car move on. I'm including an extra front suspension and rear axle that I received from my brother-in-law in the 1990s. I'm also sending along four wheels with expired winter tires and several boxes of miscellaneous parts (see the pictures).

Facts about the model

The Volvo PV laid the foundation for Volvo to become the car manufacturer it is today. The production of the Volvo PV 444 began in 1947, and the last PV 544 rolled off the assembly line in 1965. The PV 444 and its successor, the 544, were Volvo's best-selling models for several decades.

The Volvo PV, in various configurations, was used as both everyday cars, utility vehicles, and rally cars. Many new drivers took their first hesitant turns of the steering wheel and attempts at gear shifting in a PV. The PV received updates over the years, and when the PV544F was introduced in August 1964, it featured new silver-colored wheels with oval cooling holes, smaller hubcaps, and new emblems.

Production of the PV model ceased to make way for the Volvo 144, which premiered in the fall of 1965. On October 20, 1965, the last PV rolled off the assembly line in Gothenburg. By that time, a total of 440,000 units had been manufactured during the 21 years that the car was in production.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Kristinehamn

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Collection must take place before: 2023-07-06.

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