Description
Vehicle with virtually a single owner, in excellent preserved condition: practically almost entirely original, still wearing its original paint and the natural patina of time. Carefully preserved and fully restored in the mechanical side — brakes, transmission, gearbox and engine — today it presents mechanically as new.
The car has kept intact all its authenticity and the patina of age, perfectly embodying the concept of a “rough road car”: genuine, honest, completely original and perfectly functioning.
A specimen more unique than rare, probably unrepeatable in these conditions of preservation. A car that always attracts great interest and admiration at rallies and events.
Splendid example of PB544 arriving to the present day in the most original possible way, without invasive restorations or alterations to its identity.
Present are original keys, and original and historic Swedish documents .. The history of this car is itself part of its charm and its uniqueness. It was bought new by an Italian emigrant to Sweden who, returning permanently to Italy in 1976, had it registered Italian. Since then it has remained in his hands for decades. About 12-13 years ago it was found inside a barn, practically abandoned but still incredibly intact and worthy of being saved. From that moment began a long and careful programme of conservation restoration.
The intervention was deliberately focused mainly on the mechanical side, with the aim of preserving as much as possible the car’s authenticity and its extraordinary original patina. The car has been structurally rehabilitated and, with great patience, all possible original components have been sourced, strictly period-correct and from the first supply.
Today it presents exactly that rare balance between preservation, authenticity and perfect mechanical efficiency that only a few cars can still convey.
The car is also accompanied by exceptionally complete documentation: the original Swedish documents, the Italian registration documents of 1976, the logbook, plates, the sale invoice from the era by the first owner, original manuals and numerous historical documents attesting provenance, authenticity and continuity of the car’s history.
