Vehicle Description
The Plymouth Deluxe was a full-sized automobile, produced by Plymouth from 1946-1950. It came in two trim levels, the Deluxe and the top-of-the-line Special Deluxe.[3] As the war in Europe wound down, the U.S. government slowly began allowing the automobile industry to return to the car-making business. It had been four years since any new cars had been built, and those cars still on the road were beginning to show their age. The more you know about the new Plymouth the more convinced you are that not all the beauty is on the surface. You can't see them all, but you can feel them in action.
Plymouth's new models for 1946 were once again offered in two series, the P15S Deluxe and P15C Special Deluxe. Deluxe body styles included a four-door sedan, two-door sedan, club coupe, and business coupe. Special Deluxes added a convertible coupe and wood-body station wagon to the line-up. Waiting lists were common at dealerships. Those wanting a new car placed their name, and often a cash deposit, with the dealer. Customers hoped that as new cars became available, they would move up the list until it was their turn to take delivery. Car buyers with their name on every dealer's list in town were not uncommon; reports of money paid under the table were common, as were scalpers who would put their new car on the market at a price considerably higher than they had paid for it.
The first post-war Plymouth, a P15S Deluxe, came off the line October 22, 1945. Special Deluxes would follow four days later. Bodies for the P15 Plymouths were virtually unchanged from 1942, with only minor trim differences. Engineering magic greets you right from the start. You dont grope for a starter button or pedal. You dont pull on a choke. You simply turn the ignition key- and the engine starts.
Plymouth literature claimed fifty improvements over the prewar cars; many were of little significance but were changes nonetheless. Mechanically there were few changes. The 217 ci engine stayed the same and was still rated at 95 hp, attained at 3600 rpm instead of 3400 rpm. An economy engine package using a smaller intake manifold and carburetor with 1 inch bore returned to the option list. Aluminum pistons replaced the cast iron ones that had been mandated during the war. Like many vendors, Carter couldn't supply enough of their model D6G 1 carburetors to meet Plymouth's production demands; Stromberg, which normally supplied Ford, provided its model 3-84 carburetor. Replacing the disposable oil filter was a new cleanable canister that contained a replacement cartridge. Outside and in, its a completely new Plymouth. Compare it feature for feature. Sit in it. Ride in it. Drive it. Then youll surely agree. Platt Motors is pleased to offer this handsome 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe. Once again I was invited to view a private collection in the mountains of Northern California. An hour from civilization I meandered down some country road to a quaint riverside community. Upon arrival I noticed the well built garages and my hot rod hunting adrenelin started pumping. The garage door opened and out from this dreary day shined this 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe coupe. I walked around several times in awe, no dents, no rust, complete trim and chrome, I was astonished. I opened the door and immediately was transformed back to 1950. Original door panels, original upholstery on the back seat, original headliner. The front seat backs were reupholstered in period correct material while the seat portion was original. I sat in disbelief pondering what stories this old girl could tell if she talked. I asked if I could fire her up and was told she has not ran for about one month. One pump and the Flat Head 6 was purring like a kitty. A test drive was not in the cards due to the weather but for me it was not needed. The owner was out of town and I needed to wait to pursue the Plymouth. A couple of weeks later I was invited back to meet the owner and take another peek. The owner was a serious car guy whose collection would make any enthusiast smile. The Plymouth was parked outside in the sunshine where he showed me the trunk that had its original trunk rug, tool kit and spare. The engine compartment was detailed meticulously by the owner. He pointed out a maintenance sticker from 1969 that read 31,000 miles. Either they drove 8000 or 108000 miles which I agreed was not possible. The lights in the dash lite up, the gauges work, and the radio fires up. It is obvious this 65 year old vehicle has been preserved by its owners. We work out of a 2500 sq. ft warehouse with little foot traffic. We stand by our vehicles and answer calls before during and after the sale. We work on low commissions and our word means everything. No high pressure sales and a old fashioned handshake is how we roll. A third generation car enthusiast, my grandfather pioneered Platt Motors in 1931. I continue his legacy with honesty and integrity. Please call with any questions or concerns. ~Michael Platt
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