1963 Volvo PV 544
£ 15 000
- First registered in 1963, this Volvo has had an exceptional life to date, and is quite possibly the most widely campaigned PV544 in the historic rally world!
- The history of this car and what it has accomplished over the course of its life is quite literally amazing. Multiple rallies entered around the globe, and a stream of invoices that vouch for just how well used and cared for it has been.
- 6x Monte-Carlo Winter Challenges
- 4x Winter Trials
- 8x Classic Marathons
- Tatra Rally
- Rally of the Tests
- 4x Le-Jogs
- Emerald isles Challenge
- Circuit of Ireland
- 2000 Miles Trials
- and many more!!
- We don’t want to what to repeat what Border Reviers put so well in there advert when they sold this car back in 2014, but it’s well worth a read through here.
- The current owners acquired the car in 2019, and at this time it was present with the following specification:
- Brantz: International 2 Tripmeter, and rally clock
- Navigator’s Footrest
- LED Lighting
- Lucas 20/20 Aux lamps
- Raydot Fog Reversing Lamp
- Maxxis R19 Rally Tyres
- Louvred Bonnet
- Zircotec Coated Manifold
- 63litre rally fuel tank with Facet backup fuel pump
- Panel Air Filter
- 5 blade Asymetric Fan
- High efficiency inline exhaust system
- Sump & Steering Guards Fitted to Seam Welded & Strengthened Crossmember
- Front Disk Brakes
- Front Joghinder Singh Twin Shocks
- The idea was for them to complete a life long dream of competing in a long distance rally, and there chosen rally was to be the Lima to Capehorn rally ran by our partners, Hero-ERA. Sadly, as all is to often in this period of time, the event was cancelled due to Covid. Never the less though, the car was taken to Riley Blue Diamond to be fully inspected ahead of the event, and the following work was carried out:
- Refit Front Brake Hoses to Clear Wheels
- Remount Fuel Pump on Runner
- Remove Diff Pinion Flange & Fit New Seal
- Oil Service & Reseal Sump
- Strip Drop Arm from Steering Box, Remove & Replace Oil Seal
- Remove Interior on Bulkhead for Remedial Welding
- Check Brake Pipes & Tighten
- Supply & Fit New Spotlights
- Fit New Exhaust Mounts
- Since then, the car has been sat in the current owner’s garage being regularly started to make sure all things are still well lubricated and operational.
- As a summary, this would be an absolutely perfect solution for someone’s first time rally car. Whilst it isn’t perfect, and will require some work in the future, it provides an option to start rallying from the word go!
- If you could like to arrange a viewing, as ever please do just give us a shout.