I was on my way to work today, when I had to stop for gas when I was parked next to this beauty. The older man saw i was looking at the car and said proud, he is as old as i am! I had a laugh and told him i was looking at the license plate, because my dad’s name is Al and he is born on the 19th of September. but i had to admit i loved the car aswell. it was all shiney and the owner was so proud and told me he bought it years ago and he was only driving it on special occasions. He gave me the place where i could find all about the car for my “information” as he called it, i wanted to explain what Steemit is but didn’t bother.
I hope I got it correct : Light Blue VOLVO PV544 b ~ 1961 Sport and Not For Sale!
Original 4 cylinder B18 engine with 95hp (2 x 1bbl SU carburetors)
The model 544 Volvo which was introduced in 1947 as a 544 was said to be a smaller version of a 1942 Ford. The Volvo 544 was introduced in 1958 and its production ran until 1965. Still very little had changed in its appearance much like the Volkswagen of the same period.
This PV544 Sport is an excellent example of the best of their time. This Volvo has had minor restoration although changes, maintenance and fixes were made when they were needed the last 60 years. This car was in tip top shape today and has been throughout its life! And I saw the love he had for his car. He called it a he, i like to call it a she. The paint was refinished in Volvos Light Blue color many years ago and it still looks great today. Under close inspection, you will find some minor imperfections from road running which should be expected from a 50 plus year old car. With that said, this is a great car to get married in! Bumpers are in great condition. This is literally a No Rust car which is quite unusual for these Volvos. But the garage is his home the man told me. Some bidings were made but he doesn’t want to sell.
For the interior, The seating has been refinished front and back including new inner padding for complete comfort. All features work perfectly including all lights inside and out, all gauges, the speedometer, odometer, wipers, heater and even the AM radio. Shifting is smooth and easy. All windows roll up and down easily. All glass is original and clear.
The original B18 4-cylinder 95hp engine is unstoppable and quite powerful for its day and size. The 2 x 1-barrel SU carburetors are tuned to perfection. The engine starts, runs and drives beautifully. The Synchromesh 4-speed transmission shifts as smooth as silk. With five oversized main bearings, these PV544s never seem to wear out. Other positives to the Volvo 544 are that they are extremely easy to maintain and parts are affordable and available when needed. Nothing isn’t available when it can be ordered for instance in the USA. There are a lot of Volvos in the States.
Overall, this Volvo for me was just a beauty that I saw at the gas station and I recognised a proud owner, and I can imagine the fun to drive in such a beauty anywhere. They are said to be safe and reliable and are rarely seen on the road today but when you see one, you definitely look at it. For me it was fun because, as I grew up we had a Volvo, and this licence plate took me back in time for a bit and reminded me of my dad.
When you have an old timer in the Netherlands you do not pay road tax. You do not pay a road tax if you have an old-timer that is 40 years or older on 1 January. If your car is 25 to 40 years old, you are eligible for a quarterly rate. The number of old timer and vintage cars in the Netherlands has increased by a quarter since 2014. On 1 January 2018, the Netherlands had around 141 thousand classic passenger cars of 40 years or older. In 2014, there were approximately 115 thousand. Not all of these cars are allowed on the road. Later figures were not available to me. But some old timers are great investments.
The information provided is from the car owner and part of my own online research. If you have any objection, ideas or constructive criticism, do not hesitate to leave a comment. Any form of feedback, to this non car knowledge blond is much appreciated. I will get back to you in the comments offcourse. Maybe I will learn even more about this beauty.
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