Vehicle Description
With only a few imported and sold new in the U.S., this 1956 Volvo
PV444 custom coupe underwent a no-expense-spared restoration. This
Arizona car was purchased by the current Oregon owner and starting
in 2012 underwent a three-year nut-and-bolt comprehensive build
intended to increase performance and handling while retaining the
original look of the PV444. This car was restored to new as when it
rolled off the factory floor, with many well-executed upgrades. The
engine was upgraded to a Toyota double overhead cam 16-valve
2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and sent out for a complete performance
rebuild, as was the original Toyota 5-speed manual transmission.
The suspension was upgraded and disc brakes were added. Air
conditioning was added, and vents discreetly installed. A
period-correct radio was sourced and then converted to a stereo,
and the speakers were hidden behind the correct interior materials.
Adjustable headrests were custom-fabricated to match the
original-style interior. For safety, three-point shoulder belts
were installed for the front seats and lap belts installed for the
rears.
