Volvo PV 544 C rally car, 1965

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The Volvo PV 544 succeeded the Volvo PV 444 in 1958.
The Volvo PV 544 is a very robust and sturdy car, just like it's predecessor. Compared to the PV 444 the PV 544 features a "one piece" front windscreen, 12 volts electrics and the Volvo B 18 engine with five crankshaft bearings.
The Volvo PV 444 and PV 544 were very successful almost indestructible rally cars. These cars are so robust that very many of them stood up to the test of time, and still survive.
Looking at the rally driving qualities of the car we only have to look in the past: the Volvo PV 544 is one of the best choices if you want to participate in historic rally events. Because of the sturdy construction an the simple but strong mechanics these cars survive the harshest driving conditions.

Technical data

Four cylinder Volvo B18 engine
2 S.U. carburettors
cylinder capacity: 1778 cc.
capacity: >90 bhp.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual, fully synchronized
+overdrive

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Volvo PV 544 C 'Sport' rally car, year 1965. Colour red with a fully rally prepared interior. Black rally seats. The engine was specially prepared and fully balanced. Special Mahle pistons were fitted, Iskendrian valve springs and TRW valves. also roller cam followers were fitted. The automobile features period rally seats, a roll cage, a large petrol tank, roof lamp and a MotoLita wooden steering wheel.


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