VOLVO PV445/PV445 DUETT IN PRODUCTION 1949-1960

The PV445 was the chassis version of the PV444, which due to its unitary construction could not be supplied in bare-chassis form. Its mechanical design and frontal appearance, however, were identical to the PV444 except for an additional bar in the grille.

From 1949 to 1953, the PV445 formed the base for small lorries, vans, estate cars and a few beautiful drophead-coupé convertible) cars. None of these were built by Volvo, but by independent coachwork firms.

In 1953, the famous Duett (variant DH) was introduced, based on the PV445. This became legendary, and is the ancestor of today's exclusive, comfortable, safe and powerful Volvo estate cars.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: PV 445 / PV 445 Duett
• Variants: PV 445 A, chassis
• PV 445 B, chassis
• PV 445 Van: DS, GS, LS, P-44505-1957, P-4405 M
• PV 445 Estate: DH, GL, LL, P-44506-1957, P-44506 M
• PV 445 Passenger estate: PH, GP, LP, P-44507-1957, P-44507 M
• Produced: 1949 -1960
• Volume: 29409
• Body: Estate and delivery van
• Engine: 4-cylinder, in-line, overhead valves; 1,414 cc; 75x80 mm; 40 85 bhp or 1,583 cc; 79.37x80 mm; 60 bhp at 4,500 rpm.
• Transmission: 3-speed manual with floor-mounted gear lever.
• Brakes: Hydraulic drums on all wheels.
• Dimensions: Wheelbase 2,600 mm.