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1965 Volvo PV 544 Sport

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 16, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$44,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Volvo PV444 and PV544
Generation
PV444 and PV544 (1947 to 1965)
Chassis
422741
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 12 comparable sales, 108% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,315 to $19,250
Median$7,925
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 sales of the Volvo PV444 and PV544 (1947 to 1965) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,315 and $19,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1965 Volvo PV544 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 23, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 23, 2024$6,487
350-Powered 1963 Volvo PV544 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 14, 2025$23,000
1962 Volvo PV544 SportBring a Trailer, June 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2026$19,000
1962 Volvo PV544 SportBring a Trailer, Jan. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 6, 2026$12,500
B20-Powered 1961 Volvo PV544 5-Speed Rally CarBring a Trailer, May 29, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2025$22,115
1961 Volvo PV544 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2024$5,000
Two-Decades-Owned 1960 Volvo PV544 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$3,700
1959 Volvo PV544 Sport 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 23, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2025$7,650