1953 Volvo PV 444E

Basic Information & Background
A Volvo PV444E from 1953, the last year with a split rear window.

Equipped with 15-inch wheels, black paint with light interior upholstered in fabric / vinyl.

The car is powered by Volvo's classic B4B engine with a 44HP output, connected to a 3-speed manual gearbox without first gear syncromesh.

Volvo built a total of 14,350 E models of a total of 196,005 PV between the years 1944-1957. The PV model took its design from well-known American car manufacturers in the 1940s, mainly models Pontiac stood model for design inspiration. But in the usual Swedish way, Volvo wanted to manufacture a more humble fuel-efficient car adapted to the Swedish people.

Equipment specification
Motor / Spec. B4B
Engine power 44 Hp.
Gearbox. 3-speed manual
Last year with split rear window
Upholstery / Fabric / gallon
Wheels 155-60-15
 
Condition
The car is completely renovated except for parts of the interior. What remains to be done is chrome on bumpers.
New ceiling, kick panels, hat shelf, fabric moldings around doors.
Door upholstery and rear + chairs and rear seat should be replaced, including rubber mats.
Mechanically, the car runs well in the engine and gearbox. The clutch is good, A little leaking from the engine.
The starter battery works well. (6Volt)
Tread depth Tires in MM

L FR 9
R FR 9
L Back 9
R Back 9
Spare tire Yes

Documentation & Service History
Service book. No
The last inspection was performed on 10/12/2021
First registered in 1953

Odo reading at photoshoot 53,802 km. Can not be guaranteed.

Summary
A timeless classic that positioned Volvo on the American market after the war. At home in Sweden, the model was also a success. Volvo had planned to build about 8,000 cars in total, but in the end, it was close to 200,000.