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1964 Volvo Pv544 Sport, Great Running Classic Vintage Sports Car on 2040-cars
Year:1964
Mileage:98383
Location:
Stratford, Connecticut, United States
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Volvo
PV544 Sport, 1964
Very clean car, mostly rebuilt, ideal
for daily or low key show use
Long before BMWs and Mercedes
were sold as ‘performance’ sedans, the Volvo PV444 and 544 were one of THE
sports sedans for those who wanted a sports car but had kids and the need for a
roomy, dependable car.
Esthetically, copied from a
1941 American Ford Coupe, these cars were created during WWII and released to
the public in 1947. And by the early
1960s, with the more powerful 1.8 liter B18 engine, twin SU carbs, and 4 speed
transmission, they were ideal for fast road or race use. And this ‘Sport’ model even had a front sway
bar.
If you are unaware of the
engineering that went into these cars, one look under the back will show why
they go so well….unlike the leaf springs and lever shocks of a period English
sports car, the PV has coil springs, a lateral Panhard bar, trailing arms, and
tube shocks. And the B18 engine was half
of a heavy duty truck V8, with five main bearings, gear drive cam, eight port
head, and unbreakable components; may look like a period MG or Triumph engine
but is twice as strong and far more reliable.
This car: came from a collection in Florida…..floor pan
looks great as does the body and exterior….chrome is quite nice as is paint
quality and fit, interior appears to be all new, including the headliner. A compression test showed 150-155 psi in
every cylinder, zero smoke, and the oil pressure light goes out instantly and
stays out. Hard to imagine it was any
better when the car was brand new.
Engine is smooth and offers
lively performance, clutch and transmission work well, front end and steering
feel very tight, and it has the best braking of any PV I have ever driven.
Has its original Volvo Fm
radio (and it works) but I secretly hid a modern Sony stereo/CD with USB input
in the glove box. Also added a back up
solid state fuel pump for extra reliability.
However, far more fun is
driving it. Will cruise all day at
60,70, or 80 mph, is wicked fun on a twisty back road where it handles better
than most contemporary sports cars, is quiet, refined, comfortable, and seats
four WITH plenty of luggage. All in all,
quite a car for one that is (gosh!) fifty years old.
And, I suppose, because of
its pre WWII ‘look,’ it gets more attention in Supermarket parking lots than
cars costing ten times as much. Parts
are readily available and not very expensive, this Volvo (while light) has the
‘feel’ of incredibly solid construction (a monocoque body/chassis helps), and
makes for a dandy collectors/use car.
We have tried our best to
describe this car via test results, photos, and an accurate description. As
with any fifty year old car, there is no guarantee or warrantee and the
car is being sold ‘as is and where is.’
We require contact with the buyer within 24 hours, a deposit or full
payment within 3 days and conclusion of the transaction within 7 days. We can store the car for as long as you wish
and can assist with transport anywhere in the world.
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