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Volvo PV 445 Cabriolet B16 — 1953

One of the few cabriolets built by Ringborgs Karosserifabrik, all of which were sold through Volvo dealers—this example is in pleasant and presentable driving condition, complete with detailed history and documentation.

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"Reportedly, 10 of the 16 built examples still exist, with 8 said to be roadworthy—a solid survival rate."

Bidding starts 30:th of May
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LOCATION
18140
ÅTVIDABERG
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280 - 340 000 SEK
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Peter Sundfeldt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"Reportedly, 10 of the 16 built examples still exist, with 8 said to be roadworthy—a solid survival rate."

Description

According to known records, Ringborgs Karosserifabrik built 16 examples, Valbo 22, and Norbergs 1. In the 1950s, building a glamorous PV Cabriolet on what was known as a delivery chassis—typically reserved for utility vehicles—was considered highly exclusive. The auction car’s first owner reflects that notion well. It was delivered new by Jacobssons Bil AB in Stora Tuna to AB CTH Ericsson in Borlänge, where it served as a stylish company car, later also driven by the owner's wife and daughter for leisure and pleasure.

The current owner has compiled a detailed history, including an amusing account of a stereotypical used car salesman and a few past owners who, with a twist, tried to rewrite the car’s manufacturing origins—even during a car show in the 1980s. An article in *Bilsport* magazine, oddly written and seemingly without any research, is part of that twist. The reveal and story behind it can be found among the photos—a fun little anecdote in the car’s history. The current owner has, of course, maintained and cared for the vehicle well over his 17 years of ownership.

Technical data

  • Year
    1953/1953 
  • Registration date
    1985-07-01 
  • Mileage
    6 515 km 
  • Registration Number
    LNN496 
  • Chassis Number
    4452448 
  • Kw / hp
    51 / 69 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Light Yellow 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car is currently fitted with a B16 engine, having undergone an engine swap from the original B4B to a B14A back in 1960. That later engine now resides in a P1900, which the current owner sold at auction last year—an arguably more fitting home for it. The B16 feels healthy, and with its three-speed gearbox, the car has a fairly low final drive ratio.

  • Interior condition:

    Original leather upholstery with a few split seams and some repairs on the driver’s seat. Otherwise, it’s in a pleasantly worn condition with loads of charming patina.

  • Exterior condition:

    All indications suggest the car received its current paint in the mid-1970s, at which time the rear fenders were also replaced. Beyond that, nothing else has been restored. Today, it presents as charming and respectable, with a well-functioning convertible top.

    The yellow shade on the wheels was painted according to a specified color code which, as it turned out, wasn’t quite accurate—hence the slight color mismatch.

  • General condition:

    Overall, the car has a handsome patina, and its well-used character—combined with solid mechanical condition and an entertaining history—is, in many ways, worth preserving just as it is.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 1994-06-01 (Konvert)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1985-06-28 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1985-07-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-04-10
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3

Facts about the model

The Ringborg Volvo PV Cabriolet from 1953 is based on a delivery chassis from the Volvo PV445. This convertible version wasn’t built by Volvo themselves, but by the coachbuilder Ringborgs Karosserifabrik in Norrköping. During the 1950s, it was relatively common for independently made special-bodied cars to be produced in small series. According to records, Ringborg built 16 PV445 cabriolets.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Åtvidaberg

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

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2025-06-19.

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

Auction information

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