1953 VOLVO PV445 Duett Delivery Van - a photo on Flickriver

1953 VOLVO PV445 Duett Delivery Van

            Volvo publicity photo of the new 1953 PV445. This PV445 was a Volvo factory made Van. 
Note the flat rear side.

In 1942 Volvo decided to develop an economical low prized family car. Engineers Helmer Petterson (Sweden, 1901-1980) and Erik Jern (Sweden, 1904-1949) were involved with the (technical) design.
This new Volvo was called PV444: PV stands for Person Vagn, and the number code: 4 seats, 4 stroke engine, 4 cylinders.

In 1944 the prototype was ready. In September 1944 it was shown to the public for the first time. The reactions were very positive and many cars were ordered. The first cars were not for sale until 1947.
Some characteristics for the very first model years: one-piece bumper bar, grille with horizontal strips, split front and rear window. The design was based on the latest American car fashion trends.

In addition to a passenger car, Volvo decided in 1949 to make a station wagon based on the PV444. It was named PV445.
Because the PV444 had a monocle body Volvo had to develop a chassis to build the station car on. 
Till 1953 external coach builders produced the station car.
Note the wide rear wings taken from the PV444. For 1953 they disappeared, as wel as the one-piece rear door.
Since 1953 the name Duett was also used for the estate models.

1414 cc L4 40 HP B4B engine.
Production Volvo PV Series: 1944/Febr. 1947-Aug. 1966.
Production Volvo PV444: 1944/Febr. 1947-Aug. 1958.
Production PV445 Series: Sept. 1949-June 1960.
Production Volvo PV445 this version: Sept. June 1953-April 1956.

Picture source:
Volvo 1927-1991, Volvo Car Corporation, Göteborg, 1991.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.

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Taken on: March 18, 2024

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