As Seen On TV: 1961 Volvo PV544
This next feature is interesting because it is one of those ancient Volvos that were carved from granite and powered by perpetual motion machines, but it is featured here because buying it will give you a chance to be on TV. You will need to buy this thing in Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK – and a condition of sale is that you appear on camera and buy it from Ant Anstead (the guy who replaced Edd China on Wheel Dealers and was married to the house-fipper plastic-Barbie lady for a bit.) Anyway, if you want to be on TV and like old Volvos and live in the UK…this is cool. Find this 1961 Volvo PV544 offered for £11,250 ($15K USD) in Leicestershire, East Midlands, UK via faceharbororgooughogghhour leciesterworchestiresauce.
From the seller:
1961 Volvo pv544
£11,250
Listed 3 days ago in Market Harborough, Leicestershire
About this vehicle
Driven 95,000 km
Manual transmission
Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Red
Fuel type: Gasoline
Seller’s description
Offered for sale is this 1961 Volvo PV544.In our ownership, we decided to make some useful, meaningful upgrades and improvements, while giving the car a nod towards the PV’s rally heritage credentials.
The following works have just been completed:
- New upgraded alternator
- New engine mountings
- New Panhard rod
- Rally specification needle upgrade to SU carburettors, along with new trumpets
- Front seats recovered with original specification covers
- New kick panels in footwell
- Rally spot lamps
- Rally decals added to door
- Full service and MOT
It is fitted with the correct B1800 engine and 4-speed transmission. Restored around 10 years ago, the underside of the car presents in excellent order, and whilst the paint does show some small signs of age and wear, the overall package is very visually appealing.
It drives and performs well and is very capable in modern traffic.
PV544’s are increasingly rare to the market, and this one has had a thoughtful refresh that really
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