Throughout history cars have been in a sense time capsules representative of the state of affairs during their respective periods. Today, for instance, we’re seeing the dramatic shift toward electric and autonomous, both reflective of modern ideas toward the environment and technology. However, when the Volvo PV444 came to be the world was at war and the Swedish manufacturer recognized that in creating the sedan.
Released in 1947, after the war ended, the PV444 first began to take shape during the early years of WWII. At the time materials and fuel were being diverted to the war effort around the world so in an effort to create a car that could be successful in that climate Volvo conceived the PV444, with less materials and greater fuel economy. The two-door, four-passenger car would become a success for the manufacturer and continue to be produced until 1958 when it was phased out for the PV544.
At face value the PV544 appears to be more evolved verse the resource depleted styling of the PV444. An example being the replacing of the simpler two pane front window in favor of a single rounded piece of glass. However, most of the changes to the car occurred beneath the hood.
The 1958 PV544 featured a four-speed transmission, up from the three, but the rest of the upgrades to the PV544 didn’t occur until around 1962. It was at that time the B16 engine was replaced by the four cylinder 1.8-liter B18 which would remain the engine of choice through 1966. That year would also mark the end of the PV444/PV544’s 18 year run.
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