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Volvo PV 444 B4B — 1947

This beautifully preserved Vintage Volvo PV444 is in exceptional condition and has remained within the same family for an impressive 74 years, with only two owners.

Shaun Major
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"This car boasts a charming history, having served as a cherished childhood ride driven by the owner's uncle. Later, the owner took over ownership, and considerable work has been invested in its restoration over the years. While the car currently runs and drives, it could benefit from a service as it hasn't been driven much in the past year."

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130 000SEK
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LUNDSBRUNN/SKARA
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Shaun Major
Inspector
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"This car boasts a charming history, having served as a cherished childhood ride driven by the owner's uncle. Later, the owner took over ownership, and considerable work has been invested in its restoration over the years. While the car currently runs and drives, it could benefit from a service as it hasn't been driven much in the past year."

Description

This car boasts an incredible history, having remained within the same family for an impressive 74 years. The current owner has a sentimental connection to it, having grown up riding in it alongside their uncle as a child and eventually taking ownership themselves. There's even a humorous anecdote from the 1960s when they were overtaken by a VW Beetle, which so irked the uncle that they promptly visited a scrapyard to purchase a B16 engine, planning to outpace the VW Beetle in the future.

In the late 1990s, the owner inherited the car, and over the past years, they've undertaken extensive renovations and upgrades. Notably, a correct B4B engine has been fitted, although the original engine is also included, albeit in need of a rebuild. The recent work performed on the car includes:

Engine renovation with a new cam.
Installation of a new carburetor.
Replacement of 50% of the electrics.
Addition of a searchlight.
Brakes renovated.
Replacement of the headliner and door cards.
All wheel bearings replaced.
New hubcaps.
Rechroming of all chrome details.

The car starts and drives well, but due to limited use in the past year, it could benefit from a service and a minor carburetor tune-up. This vintage Volvo PV444 is not just a car; it's a cherished family heirloom with a rich history. Loads of older documentation included.

Technical data

  • Year
    1947/1947 
  • Registration date
    1947-01-01 
  • Mileage
    91 771 km 
  • Kw / hp
    29 / 39 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol  
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textil 
  • Colour
    Black 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car is in great shape, needing only regular service and a minor tune-up. Engine, gearbox, and brakes are all in good working order. It has good wheels and tires and is permanently exempt from inspection. The engine bay is clean with many new parts.

  • Interior condition:

    The entire interior maintains its original charm with all the authentic details and features intact. The original seats, while showing some signs of age-related wear, remain in good condition. There are new side panels, door cards, and a headliner. The rubber mats are in good shape. The dashboard, complete with functional instrumentation, has a minor crack, but a replacement panel is included.

  • Exterior condition:

    The bodywork is impressively straight and devoid of any rust problems. All the wings have been replaced at some point, and the underbody is exceptionally clean, featuring numerous recently installed components (please refer to the pictures for a visual). The paintwork is generally clean with only minor blemishes that could be easily polished if desired. The car boasts excellent detailing, and the chrome work all around is bright and well-maintained. The boot area is also clean and tidy.

  • General condition:

    Discovering a Volvo PV444 with only two owners and in this exceptional condition, coupled with its fascinating owner history, is a truly rare find.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2008-05-01
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1947-01-01 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1947-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: -
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2

Location and viewing Information

Location: Lundsbrunn/Skara

For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:

Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2023-11-09.

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

Auction information

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