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Jan 20th, 2021, 21:24 | #1 |
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pv 544 OR 444 WANTED
Hello I am looking for a PV for every day use. Really looking for a car with a B18 engine 4 speed gearbox and 12v electrics - so a later PV544 or a PV444 that has been "upgraded". I already have a fragile 1950s car (not a Volvo) in the garage so this one has to need maintenance rather than a rebuild.
I am not really in the market for a rally car - quite happy with single carb performance. New to this forum and almost to Volvos. Only previous ownership a 164 - totally reliable apart from sun roof (shouldn't have gone through that car wash!) but not really my style of car. |
Jan 29th, 2021, 14:18 | #2 |
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Have you seen this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1958-Volv...4/313391007139 ?
Admittedly, it's an earlier 544, with a B16 engine, and possibly 3 speed 'box, but it looks pretty immaculate from the pics and video (https://youtu.be/8ipjUDVMY58) - even the interior looks smart, which is unusual! I'm nothing to do with the seller by the way, just noticed it on my eBay travels |
Jan 29th, 2021, 14:55 | #3 |
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Failing that, another option would be to import one from the continent - there seem to be many nice examples in Holland at the moment : https://www.theparking-cars.co.uk/us...lvo-pv544.html - for when we can travel again!
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Jan 29th, 2021, 20:07 | #5 |
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I am sure the continent particularly Sweden an Holland provide much more variety than the UK. We never really imported them. Swedes seem prepared to pay quite high prices now.
Importing and exporting (I have recently done both via Ebay - not cars!) has suddenly become more complex and expensive. People didn't seem to grasp the idea that non tariff does not mean no VAT. It may settle down but I think we will need to wait a while for the post Brexit awkwardness and of course the Covid chaos to calm down - so I am holding out for something in the UK. |
Jan 29th, 2021, 19:59 | #6 | |
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Yes I have had a look at that one
Thanks for taking the trouble to find a suitable car.
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If I was closer to Portsmouth I would look at it. I was a bit put off by the circumstantial evidence that the person he got this off clearly claimed a higher mileage. When I mentioned this to Trojan Cars they were amazed at the suggestion it should be listed at the correct mileage. So the good news is that it is 38000 kilometres - the bad that you need to add 100000 to that to get its mileage a month or so ago. I agree it does look very good in the photos and on video. The 1600 engine and the 3 speed box are also a bit of an issue. The later 1800 engine and 4 speed box would make it easier to keep on the road. |
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Sep 21st, 2021, 22:50 | #7 |
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And now the 3 speed 1600 is back on Ebay for £12000
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Sep 22nd, 2021, 13:32 | #8 |
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For the right price you could have this
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Sep 22nd, 2021, 20:17 | #9 |
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Lovely car but two would be greedy!
I love the blue of your car but am content with just the one - thanks
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Feb 7th, 2021, 16:26 | #10 | |
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I have a 6 Volt PV that was a one owner from new, just removed the wings to respray I have a PV444, 6 Volt, 3 speed, perfect runner, has some rust to the left sill and in the boot, perfect runner Finally, I have an immaculate condition, excellent runner, was one owner before me. If you send me your number, I can send you photos if you are keen. Thanks Kassie 07828879494 |
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