A superb
and rare photo of the Volvo
PV 544 series, photographed in the wind tunnel.
The Volvo
PV series consisted of two passenger
car models — the PV444 (1947-1958) and the PV544 (1958-1965) — made by Volvo
from 1947 to 1965. During World War II's early stages, Volvo decided that a new
smaller car delivering good fuel economy would assure the company's future. A
raw materials shortage during the war drove home the point that an automobile
should be smaller, and also complicated Volvo's ability to mass-produce the
product. In 1944, when the car was finally introduced to a car-hungry public,
response was very positive and orders poured in from the Swedish population. It
was another three years though, in 1947, before the production was made
available. The PV444 was Volvo's first uni-body car. It was also the first
Volvo in almost 20 years to come with a 4-cylinder engine. The first PV444s
were powered by a 40 hp 1.4 L inline-4 engine designated the B4B, with
three main bearings, overhead valves, and a single downdraft carburettor. Late
in 1955, an uprated version called the B14A was given twin side-draught
1½ in SU carburettors. By the 1957 model year, engine displacement was
increased to 1.6 L and both single downdraft- B16A and twin
side-draught-carburetted B16B versions were offered. Fuel economy was quite
above average and performance particularly with the twin carburettor
configuration was brisk. The combination of performance and durability won over
many two-seat sports car drivers, allowing them a pleasurable drive in the
entire family's company if desired. In 1958, the PV544 (
This is
a very nice and very rare photo that reflects a wonderful era of Volvo 's
automotive history in a wonderful way.
This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed
in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 12" (ca. 20 x 30 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
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They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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