The Volvo PV is a series of two-door, four-passenger car models — the PV444 and the PV544 — made by Volvo from 1947 to 1965. During World War II 's early stages, Volvo decided that a new, smaller car that could deliver good fuel economy would assure the company's future.

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Mar 23, 2020 · The Volvo PV-444, the first Volvo sold in America, was a surprising car in the '50s. Read all about the Swedish classic in this article from the archives.

On August 25, 1958, Volvo unveiled a thoroughly reworked PV model named the 544. It wasn't often that economist Assar Gabrielsson made a miscalculation but it did actually happen a couple of times during his years at Volvo.

Jun 26, 2017 · There were 196,005 PV444s produced between 1946-1958. It was a 2-door saloon with an in-line 4-cylinder engine (1,414 or 1,583 cc), producing 40-85 hp. This was fitted to a 3-speed manual transmission, with floor-mounted gear lever. The vehicle also featured hydraulic drum brakes on all wheels.

The 444 was the first small Volvo car and the one that really set car production at Volvo moving. In August 1958, the Volvo PV544, the more modern successor to the PV444, was introduced.

Engine: In-line, 4-cylinder: 1,414 or 1,583 cc, 40-85 bhp. Transmission: 3-speed with floor-mounted gear lever. Brakes: Hydraulic drums on all wheels. Descriptions and facts in this press material relate to Volvo Cars' international car range. Described features might be optional.

Learn the storied history of the Volvo PV444/PV544 and how it sparked America's love affair with Volvo.

American style and European efficiency made for a winning combination. First shown in 1944 but not produced in quantity until 1947, the 444 was quickly recognized as strong, rugged, and frugal, with surprisingly brisk performance.