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1961 Volvo PV544

Sport 2-Door Sedan
The prices at this auction suggest a return to reason for the market
Friday, 14 October - Saturday, 15 October 2022
$20,160
Sale Price
$15,000 - $20,000
Est. Range
No
Reserve
14 October 2022
Sold Date
501
Lot Number
#3-
Unrestored original
Broad Arrow Auctions
Auction House
Chassis no. 327873. White over gray vinyl. 1584/88hp, dual SU carburetors, 4-speed, Kraco AM-FM- cassette, hubcaps, trim rings, red steel wheels, radial blackwall tires, bumper overriders.

Evaluation: Dull original paint and chrome. Repainted left front fender has popping microblisters and a badly filled joint that suggests an accident repair. Also, the hood fits unevenly on the left side. Discolored upholstery with a big tear in the driver’s seat. An intriguing survivor, but no more than a beater.

Bottom Line: Northeasterners love PV544s. Their ’40 Ford styling, immutable 4-cylinder engine and predictable handling make them ideal for carving backwoods gravel tracks. It’s no surprise Jim Taylor had one, nor that it’s in decent shape. The price it brought is commercially generous but it will be a rewarding enthusiast acquisition.

by Rick Carey
21 October 2022
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