Vehicle Description
1935 Plymouth PJ
The United States may still have been suffering the effects of the
Great Depression in 1935, but that challenging economic setting
only motivated the automakers to improve their offerings, rather
than coasting on previous successes. While each of the low-priced
Big Three automakers updated their 1935 models, it could be said
that Plymouth made the most extensive changes, and arguably had the
freshest and most contemporary-looking car in the $400-$700
(roughly equivalent to today's $7,170-$12,545) price range.
A rodded and totally modernized Plymouth PJ with plenty of upgrades
and conveniences, a new engine, and some shaving of original
extras, and a frenching of the rear, wrapped in Sunkist Orange this
Deluxe Plymouth (Code Named PJ) is a goer and a shower.
Exterior
While styling is a matter of taste, few would argue that this
Plymouth has delightful details, starting with its artful,
Streamline Moderne hood vents, and its Airflow-inspired body. Large
5 windows with less pillar giver the car a lighter appearance than
its competitors of the time. With hand painted flourish pin
striping now replacing the Mayflower mascot on the radiator, and
curved fenders like a 30's girls gams, and Boyd Coddington BC1
wheels wrapped in Goodrich T/A's, visually you can't look away. 2
Vertical oval taillights have been drenched into the fenders, and
more nourish pin striping is seen on the trunk lid. Down below dual
horizontal rectangular chromed exhaust tips peek out from the
center.
Interior
More orange in the form of a canvas door panel with an inset tan
leather boomerang pattern in the center which houses a billet style
aluminum door pull. An orange broadcloth headliner is seen above
dual leather power buckets. We also note power windows, air
conditioning, electric doors and trunk release, tinted glass and a
power antenna. The dash is orange and has a tan leather gauge
cluster in front of a rally billet style steering wheel. An
AM/FM/CD player is noted, and an adjustable steering wheel column
is installed. Dark tan carpeting covers the floor. A small orange
cloth covered speaker box is behind the buckets. Also, the trunk
has been well sorted with an orange embossed Pentastar logo panel
which covers the battery, tan leather on the floor and side panels
also in tan leather with orange panels.
Drivetrain
A small block Chevy 327ci V8 Circa 1962-1967 has 2 bolt main caps.
A single 4-barrel Edelbrock carburetor feeds the mill, and a
3-speed automatic transmission is on back. A Ford 7.5-inch rear
with a 3.23 ratio is seen.
Undercarriage
No rust surface or otherwise can be seen on nicely patina surfaces.
Thunderbird provides the rack and pinion steering, power front disc
brakes and power rear drum brakes are duly noted.
Drive-Ability
This car started effortlessly, drove smoothly and has some good
pickup. I was impressed with all the added conveniences, and very
comfortable seats in beautiful leather. A nice sound system, and a
throaty exhaust give this orange rod class.
Bought from an 82 year old man in North Carolina, our current
consigner made sure she's all buttoned up, and working just
perfectly. And she is giving me an orange crush.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.