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This
Volvo PV544S is no ordinary Volvo, it has been prepared for
rallying and completely rebuilt and is currently the only one of
its type on the NZ roads.
The
PV 444/544's production came to over 530,000 between 1944 and
1969. Production of the 444 started in 1947 and soon lots of
small changes where made, power was increased from 40hp to 44hp
then 70hp for the USA market, this was Volvo's first major
export model and Americans loved it. A one piece rear window and
larger front glass came in 56, In 57 the motor became a 1600 of
60hp or 85hp using twin SU's, again mainly for the Americans. In
1958 a one piece curved front windscreen, a bigger (but still
small ) rear screen and an interior similar to the Amazon were
added to make the PV544, a four speed gearbox as well as
overdrive became optional. In 1961 a new motor, the B18 (1800cc)
was fitted which also powered the P1800, the Amazon and later
the 144, power was up to 75 or 90 hp but still with drum brakes,
discs were homologated for competition purposes but never fitted
to production cars. The saloons stopped production in 1965 while
the Duett continued on to 1969. No right hand drive cars where
made.
Other
models produced:
PV 444, PV445, 1944 - 1969, Pick-up, 2d Sedan, Van (Duett)
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