Vehicle Description
With its bright exterior, custom A/C interior, and a fuel-injected
V8 under the hood, this 1955 Plymouth Belvedere is an amazing
custom build that's worthy of (and already won a few) awards. But
what's most impressive is that it's all available right now for
quite a nice price.
1955 was a great year to be a Mopar fan. Plymouth debuted one of
its most radical styles to date. Virgil Exner brought in a sweeping
design that looked fast standing still. The tapered angle of the
front; the way the rounded fender top seemed to stretch from
headlight to tailfin; and the smooth flow of the trunk all gave
this a look that made Chevys and Fords jealous. So that's why it's
a great place to start with a custom build. An orange and cream
two-tone is a great '50 color combo, but the metallic glow this one
has instantly signifies an investment in a modern application. And
this range-toping Belvedere really knew how to separate the two
colors with unique trim lines that highlighted the sporty coupe and
pillarless hardtop profile. Speaking of this trim, you can tell
there was a ton invested in all these intricate pieces, as well as
the angular chrome bumpers to create a shining total package. While
the body does a good job of holding to period-correct standards,
the large 17-inch Body Coddington wheels are a nice hint to let
everyone know there's a lot more custom work beneath the skin.
Inside, this one merges vintage and new worlds together nicely. For
example, the front bench still follows the unique pattern with the
split on the passenger side. But now the '50s vinyl has been
replaced by supple leather. It even has custom embroidery on the
seat backs. This was Plymouth's full-sized coupe, and there's
plenty of room for family and friends. So you'll be glad you can
keep them all comfortable with features like air conditioning, an
AM/FM/CD stereo, a provisions for power windows. But this Plymouth
is fine for solo cruising, too, because the best treats are
reserved just for you. The chrome steering wheel is mounted on a
Flaming River tilt column, and it has the grip wrapped to match the
seat leather. Though the original gauge package is great to see,
the large tach mounted below the dash reminds you there's something
special under the hood.
The engine bay looks aggressive with the bright fan shroud and
custom flame-kissed cover radiating from within the darkness.
Beneath the orange and polished components lies a modern heart.
This might be a '55 Plymouth, but it has borrowed the 5.9-liter
fuel-injected Magnum V8 utilized from an early 2000s Dodge. So
while plenty of restomods from the Big Three get Chevy power, you
get to proudly showcase an all-Mopar machine. More importantly,
this Magnum motor was known for being built in the grand tradition
of stout Chrysler engines, and at the same time, it offers the kind
of smoothness we demand from today's cars. To keep this cruising
attitude at its best, you even have front disc brakes, power
steering, sway bard front & rear, and a four-speed automatic
transmission w/highway-friendly overdrive. There's even a new four
core radiator installed within the last year to ensure that this
cool custom remains running cool.
The sale comes complete with restoration photos, a CD with
documentation, and a copy of the August 2009 Mopar Action magazine
featuring this car. This is the total custom build that is out to
impress. So while you would expect to pay a lot more, if you're
quick enough, you can take home this stellar deal. Call now!