The Volvo PV60 was an automobile manufactured by Volvo between 1946 and 1950. It was the first car produced by the Swedish company after the end of World War II. The development of the PV60 began in 1939, and the car was introduced to the public alongside the smaller PV444 in September 1944. It was originally intended to be introduced in 1940, but it was delayed by the war.

While the sales brochure described it as ”en linjeren vagn i europeisk still” (a clean line coach in European style), it bore a strong resemblance to a 1939 Pontiac, with the front being almost impossible to tell from the original. However, the Volvo was 10 cm shorter than the smallest Pontiac. Although its design was relatively old-fashioned, the PV60 became popular due to the comfort it offered.

Production did not start until December 1946, with most cars built in 1949 and 1950. A total of 3,506 PV60s were produced, including about 500 of which were converted into trucks or vans. The smaller PV444 was better suited for the post-war economy, leading to the discontinuation of PV60 production in 1950. It would take almost two decades until Volvo introduced another upmarket six-cylinder car, the 164.

Model Specifications:

• Engine: 3,670 cc (3.7 L) inline 6, producing 90 hp (67 kW)
• Transmission: Column-shifted three-speed manual
• Wheelbase: 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
• Length: 4,725 mm (186.0 in)