Highlights: – 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – First registered in 1953 – Carburettor overhauled in Sweden in December 2025, according to the seller – Cylinder head reconditioned in December 2025, including work on the valves and valve seats, according to the seller – Dark green paint, interior upholstery to be redone The private seller offers for sale this 1953 Volvo PV444, powered by a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. The Volvo PV444 was introduced in 1944 and put into full production after the war, and it became the car that established Volvo as an international brand. Its compact, rounded fastback body, in the style of American cars of the period, was combined with a sturdy monocoque construction and a robust four-cylinder engine. Over more than a decade, the PV444 gained a reputation for durability, performance in rallying and the sort of dependability that Volvo would later become famous for. According to the seller, this PV444 starts and drives without trouble. It was first registered in 1953, and the seller notes that, as with most vehicles of this age, there are some oil leaks. The seller states that the carburettor was overhauled in Sweden in December 2025, and that the cylinder head was removed, degreased, decarbonised and reconditioned at the same time, including regrinding of the eight valve seats and eight valves, resurfacing of the cylinder head face, refitting of the valves and springs, and work on the manifold surface. Numerous engine parts have been replaced or overhauled. The seller states that the interior upholstery needs to be redone. The car is finished in a deep dark green with chrome bumpers, a chrome grille and a period dashboard with a large central speedometer. It offers a chance to acquire an early example of a model that is immensely popular in classic circles, ready to be enjoyed or to continue a restoration at the buyer’s own pace. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Belgian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more