The Volvo PV Series was conceived during the World War II years as an economical means of transportation to address the pent-up demand for Swedish car buyers in the 1940s. Production began on the PV444 in 1947 and migrated… more»
PV544
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Vintage Survivor: 1963 Volvo PV544
Volvo (the name is Latin for “I roll”) was formed in 1915 to make automotive bearings. It was a division of an industrial bearing maker, but this arrangement lasted only a short time – so short that only a… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black Plate Driver: 1962 Volvo PV544
It seems that this 1962 Volvo PV544 doesn’t spend its entire life hidden away in the garage. The owner says it comes out every week for a jaunt to a Cars & Coffee, suggesting that this classic is about… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Family Owned: 1964 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a few older classics in recent times here at Barn Finds that have been part of the same family since new. The trend continues with this 1964 Volvo PV544. The seller has listed it on behalf of… more»
Sep 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Package Deal: Quartet of Vintage Volvos
The PV444 and PV544 were a series of small, economical cars produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo after World War II. Over 18 years, exactly 440,000 cars were built through 1965, with the 544 coming out in 1958 as… more»
Sep 12, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ready to Race: Patinaed 1959 Volvo PV544
As a company, Volvo has one of the most well-deserved reputations in the car industry for being absurdly practical, and some of their more famous advertisements leaned into this. In addition to being able to cart your family around,… more»
Jan 8, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Still In The Family: 1961 Volvo PV544
It was old when it was new! That’s a statement that you could make in reference to a lot of things and some cars in particular. It’s very apropos for this 1961 Volvo PV544, located in Smithfield, Rhode Island… more»
Oct 16, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Justified Cult Following: 1966 Volvo PV544 Sport
Some vehicles just develop a cult following. While some folks tend to gravitate to cars such as Mustangs, Camaros, and Corvettes for their performance image, other enthusiasts build their love on such virtues as durability, handling, and reliability. Take… more»
Sep 26, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tough as Nails: 1959 Volvo PV544
Volvo has a history of producing cars that can survive the sorts of torture that would see lesser cars waving the white flag of surrender. There is no better example of this philosophy than that which is found in… more»
