The Volvo PV544 was the first unibody automobile from Volvo and featured an early version of the legendary B-series inline four mated to the rear wheels. Volvo produced an impressive 440,000 of the 1940s styled hunks of metal in 18 years of production — but equally impressive is the fact that many of those cars […]
This week’s Thursday Twister came from a tip from Terry B who writes: You could not restore this car for the asking price……..if this is what you want??? And I like it. I like any car where the cost of restoration is far less than the asking price, like on this 1965 Volvo PV544 offered for […]
The name of the Japanese monster Godzilla (Gojira) is is combination of the Japanese words for gorilla (gorira) and whale (kujira) — a fitting name give his enormous strength, mammalian intelligence, and aquatic upbringing. Currently the Nissan GTR is given the nickname Godzilla — but it isn’t an apt moniker for a car that is […]
Hey. Why so glum? Are you a Falcon’s fan, or did yesterday’s Volvo 1800S have you down in the dumps because you’ve realized that the classic car market has pushed those up a digit in price? Either way, this next thing will get you singing like a song bird in no time. Find this 1960 […]
I know what you are going to say. Not another Volvo, this website is so predictable…the next feature is going to be something Italian turned into an El Camino — look, if you find a ’57 Chevy that is in mostly original condition, starred in a terrible Academy Award winning film for $3800, I’ll post […]
This next car is touted by the seller as “RARE and AMAZING” (ALLCAPS ARE HIS) which might be a bit of a stretch, but it seems like an awfully nice car for the money, but not one bit awful. Find this 1963 Volvo PV544 offered for $8,500 in Oakland, CA via craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy. […]
The late 1950s was a time for giant V8 engines, unchecked application of chrome, and big tailfins…but somebody forgot to tell the Swedes. Volvo started building their PV444 model in 1943 and it continued virtually unchanged through 1958…when it was replaced by the PV544 which was basically the same rugged/reliable car sold through 1966. Find […]
The Volvo PV544 was the first unibody automobile from Volvo and was powered by an early version of the legendary B-series inline four mated to the rear wheels. The sheet metal was designed by emulate 1940s American hunks of steel and Volvo produced an impressive 440,000 in 18 years of production. Find this 1966 Volvo […]
Find this 1959 Volvo PV-544 Sport here on eBay bidding for $8,199 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Woodstock, NY. From eBay listing: Item specifics Condition: Used Year: 1959 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 199846 Mileage: 999,999 Number of Cylinders: 4 Make: Other Makes Transmission: Manual Model: 544 Sport Body Type: Coupe Trim: Sport Warranty: Vehicle does […]
If you spend any time watching the automotive themed television these days, you might have seen a show called Wheeler Dealers on Velocity — where two chaps from Britain spend an hour (or two) saving some modern classic from the crusher and making a few quid while they are at it. The dollars per hour […]