Vehicle Description
A well planned and nicely executed build has transformed this 1948
Plymouth Coupe into a powerful yet comfortable, well-appointed
driver, while leaving every bit of its magnetic post-WWII style
completely intact. This outstanding classic is as street ready as
they come, and its merger of vintage aesthetics and modern
convenience and power puts it in select company.
You don't often come across a shade as distinctive as the purple on
display here. It's vibrant, yet tasteful and a closer inspection
will reveal it's been applied very skillfully, with no shortcuts
taken on the preparation process. A number of years have passed
since this '48 emerged from the paint booth and yet it's still
looking clean and vital, with a deep shine and a slick texture from
front to back - a comprehensive detail will elevate its appearance
even further. Its all-steel body makes it well positioned for
plenty more years of driving in real world conditions, and it's
also accented by some nice, intricate pinstriping that still looks
razor sharp. As this Plymouth exited the assembly line, the country
was still in the process of shaking off the effects of the war,
which had a dramatic impact on the automotive industry and the
radiant stylishness of this car makes it seem like its designers
were letting off inspiration that had been pent up for a number of
years.
The vintage interior just beyond the doors is equally striking. A
pair of contoured buckets with a modern shape wear well-fitted, two
tone tweed covers at its center, straddling a custom console
perfectly positioned to rest an elbow on as you cruise while
offering plenty of welcome interior storage space and a pair of
cupholders. You'll find that this is a fairly spacious cabin, with
plenty of real estate separating its two rows of seating to afford
your backseat passengers plenty of leg space. Just beyond the
woodgrain steering wheel, a generous coat of deep purple paint
covers the steel of a dash area that's in great condition, with a
full complement of white-faced Dolphin gauges recessed in
semi-circle formation inside to keep tabs on vital motoring
functions while the added underdash climate control system is
blowing cold and strong to keep you and your passengers comfortable
during these warmer summer months. A strong audio experience comes
via the added AM/FM/CD stereo that teams with a pair of Sony
speakers perched on the rear package shelf.
Below the hood sits a strong running 350 cubic inch V8, nicely
dressed with an Edelbrock open element air cleaner over its
4-barrel carb and matching valve covers at its sides. The
powerplant is in top form and teams with a 3-speed automatic TH350
transmission to form a strong, capable drivetrain - you'll have no
issues getting the fun started in this Plymouth just as soon as you
bring it home. An oversized radiator sits up front to help keep
operating temperatures down and the ignition has been upgraded to
maximize available spark. With featured power steering, navigating
this classic is a low effort affair, and its front disc brakes
provide fade resistant stopping ability as it cruises on its set of
15" chrome wheels wearing moon-style hubcaps and wrapped with tires
that appear to have plenty of tread remaining. Below, the
undercarriage is very solid.
This 1948 Plymouth Coupe offers a compelling combination of vintage
charm and modern functionality and its magnetic cub appeal is sure
to bring plenty of admiring looks wherever it goes. Call today!