For sale in our Nashville, TN show room is this well built 1950
Plymouth Special Deluxe. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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 don't grope for a starter button or pedal. You don't
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. This is what we call a great survivor, repainted and
ready for the road. If you would like to see more of this great
little 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe or have any questions, please
call us down at the Nashville showroom at 615-213-1800 or visit us
on the web at
[email protected]
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/NSH/790/1950-Plymouth-Special-Deluxe
