1957 VOLVO PV444 Type L B16 Fastback

            PV444 Type L was the last version with a split windscreen. Directly after this version the modernized PV544 appeared.

In 1942 Volvo decided to develop an economical low prized family car. Engineers Helmer Petterson (Sweden, 1901-1980) and Erik Jern (Sweden, 1904-1949) were involved with the (technical) design.
This new Volvo was called PV444: PV stands for Person Vagn, and the number code: 4 seats, 4 stroke engine, 4 cylinders.

In 1944 the prototype was ready. In September 1944 it was shown to the public for the first time. The reactions were very positive and many cars were ordered. The first cars were not for sale until 1947.
Some characteristics for the very first model years: one-piece bumper bar, grille with horizontal strips, split front and rear window. The design was based on the latest American car fashion trends.

1583 cc L4 66 HP B16 engine.
1000 kg.
Production Volvo PV Series: 1944/Febr. 1947-Aug. 1966.
Production Volvo PV444: 1944/Febr. 1947-Aug. 1958.
Production Volvo PV444 this L version: Jan. 1957-Aug. 1958.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1957 (estimated).
New Dutch pseudo-historical reg. number: Febr. 21, 1990 (still valid, March 2024).
Private import.
Film roll: 54 (old system).

Amsterdam-OudWest, Vondelstraat, C. 1991.

© 1991 Sander Toonen, Amsterdam/Halfweg / All Rights Reserved
   

Taken on: February 18, 1991

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