Equipment
1,584/88hp, dual SU carburetors, 4-speed, Kraco AM-FM- cassette, hubcaps, trim rings, red steel wheels, radial blackwall tires, bumper overriders. Vinyl upholstery.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Dull original paint and chrome. Repainted left front fender has popping microblisters and a badly filled joint that suggests an accident repair. Also, the hood fits unevenly on the left side. Discolored upholstery with a big tear in the driver's seat. An intriguing survivor, but no more than a beater.
Market commentary
Northeasterners love PV544s. Their '40 Ford styling, immutable 4-cylinder engine and predictable handling make them ideal for carving backwoods gravel tracks. It's no surprise Jim Taylor had one, nor that it's in decent shape. The price it brought is commercially generous but it will be a rewarding enthusiast acquisition.