I haven't gotten many suggestions. The car is a 56 444. It's in nice shape. Paint is alright and interior is very nice. I don't know if it runs yet but the engine is very clean. Should I offer about +/- $900? I don't want to switch is to a 12V system, or upgrade the engine. Should I go for it? What do you guys think?

Yes! If you want just a car to run around in, and it looks and runs good, go for it. Sounds like a deal.

My suggestion would be to check it for rust in the usual places (floor pan and where the fenders mount to the body (look inside the wheel wells), especially the rear fenders).

Have you owned a 444 before? What color is it?

The 56 444 has the different looking grill and the hood swan than I'm use to.



Good luck

Paul

Thanks!
The car only has a little rust on the rocker panel (passengers side). My grandfather is actually looking to buy the car, he has lots of old cars. And, he wants another. He/we already own a 122 :). A long time ago, he owned a 544, and he loved it. Sooner or later, we will be contacting the owners to try to make a move! The color is a little darker than the picture you sent. We haven't talked to the real owner, just his sister. And, she thinks it's a 56. I don't know if it can be, because the engine has one carb, they started making single carbs in 1957. Unless, they put a B20 engine in there. Oh well, when I hear more, I'll post it. Actually, we were going to use the car just to poke around in! Just for a mini-project. Thanks again.

The engine designation (B13, B16, etc) is cast into the left side of the engine block near the front. Should be just forward and above the fuel pump.

The European delivery cars had single carbs throughout, as well as many Canadian cars. You could also order the single carb setup if your car wasn't yet built.

Remember, in those years many Americans were used to single carbs, and a weird setup like dual S.U.'s would have been pretty intimidating.

I run the S.U.'s and I still get people asking how hard are they to keep adjusted, etc. Apparently the undeserved reputation continues!

I particularly like the looks of the PV444, with the two-piece windshield, nicer trim, and especially the REAL speedometer, plus the Banjo steering wheel.

All-in-all, I'd snap up a PV444 in fair shape for $900!

Steve in California.

Sounds perfect!

Paul

Sounds like a great find. My first Volvo was a Brand new 57 444 with B-14A engine and 3 speed trans.

Thanks,
But it doesn't run..
We don't have the money to work on it.. I thought it was a daily driver. I guess not. Thanks for all the help guys

Still a good deal. It's not hard to get one to run. Is the engine dead?

Where are you located? If you were in the Denver area, I would be happy to help out.

Paul

I'm in RI. :(
Actually, I don't know if the engine is dead. We didn't hear directly from the owner though. If I hear anything else, I'll post.

Be diligent, talk to the actual owner. If it's just a matter of the engine being stuck after sitting for many years, that's a pretty easy fix without even dismantling the engine. Remove the spark plugs and spray a whole lot of penetrant into each cylinder. Let it sit for a day or two, then put it in high gear and rock the car gently back and forth by hand.

The pistons will eventually break free, and you'd be surprised how little damage you'd see in the cylinders. Run it for an hour and it will look like new inside.

Don't forget to change the oil and filter before starting, and again after about 1/2 hour of running.

The last car I did this to was a 1948 Studebaker that had been sitting in a garage for more than 20 years. It was dirt cheap because the engine was frozen up. Ha!

Even finding that the engine would need rebuilding or swapping out, the car is a steal at the $900 mark. Polish it up, get it running nice, and you're looking at somewhere around $10K in the right market.

Good Luck!

Steve in California