Vehicle Description
The best streetrods do everything well. You don't have to make
excuses for them, you don't need a special sheet to explain to a
stranger how to make them run like a scolded dog, and they look
sharp in any atmosphere. This rare and gorgeous 1941 Plymouth
Special Deluxe Coupe is a full-sized hotrod that gets everything
right, from the sleek blue bodywork, the gorgeous custom A/C
interior, to the powerful 350 V8 under the hood. Mopars don't get
the credit they deserve when it comes to some of their pre-war
offerings, but this pro-built '41 is sure to be remembered for a
very long time.
There's no missing this Sonic Blue Plymouth 2-door sedan coupe, but
that's probably a good thing, since the top hotrods are all about
personality. The color is officially called PPG Ultra Sonic Blue
Mica Paint, and with a moniker that long you know the company is
proud of it. It's a terrific choice on this early Mopar, which has
to fight tooth-and-nail to stand out from the Ford and Chevrolet
crowd that was dominating before the war. Despite the raked stance
(thanks to the custom suspension) the car hasn't been chopped or
heavily modified, although the bumpers were deleted, most of the
trim was shaved, and the windshield was Vee'd, so there's no doubt
it's a bit sleeker than original. Fit and finish are quite good,
albeit not perfect after a couple years on the build, with solid
gaps and straight lines and a uniform, strong driver-grade paint
that really turns heads. Two-stage paint gives it a bright shine
and a deep rich color that will never wear out, and even though it
shows some signs of use, it still grabs your attention and can be
shown-off with great pride. They avoided the usual custom pinstripe
work that typically plagued vehicles from this era by dating them
at first sight, and the chrome grille and headlight surrounds up
front really steal the show, especially with the front bumper not
obstructing things. Fat fenders and thin running boards are an
interesting combination that actually really works, and the
blue-dot taillights and ornate trunk latch finish things off
perfectly out back.
One look inside and it's plain to see where a lot of the build
money was spent, with a very recent custom interior that was so
nicely finished it will surprise even the biggest of skeptics. A
pair of beautifully upholstered bucket seats anchor a very
functional and upgraded interior, wrapped in supple tan leather
hides augmented with suede inserts. The Saddle tan and blue color
combination inside works well with the bodywork, with the fresh
components blending in perfectly rather than overshadowing the
build. A custom center console splits the upgraded front seats, and
the bespoke door panels were finished to match the quality and
include all-new billet hardware. There's a high-end leather-wrapped
steering wheel mounted atop a tilt column at the helm, and beyond
it a full-set of Dakota Digital gauges mind the upgraded powerplant
under the long hood up ahead. The new Restomod Air A/C system is a
work of art - between the backlit controls and the custom vent
panel that anchor the reworked dash, power windows are in tow, and
a Cerwin Vega custom AM/FM/AUX/BT sound system provides the tunes
inside the well-insulated cabin. A suede headliner lines the roof
while plush carpets line the floors, and out back the trunk was
finished to match with custom panels and carpets neatly installed
to tie the entire build together. It's quite obvious nothing was
overlooked inside, and they nailed all the details.
Great hotrods also deliver plenty of performance, but also do it
reliably, so this Mopar received a warmed-over Chevy 350 V8 that's
dripping in chrome and polished bits inside the custom engine bay.
With a reported 50K miles on the drivetrain before it was
swapped-in, the work was done right, so everything is still in good
order and properly sorted. 461 double-hump heads augmented the
block, and under that tall air cleaner you'll find a Summit 650CFM
double-pump carburetor and Weiand 4-tunnel ram intake, along with a
billet HEI distributor and electronic ignition system. It's backed
by a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive that spins
a 10-bolt rear end with highway-friendly gears. Front suspension is
a mid'70s Camaro subframe set-up, and power steering and power
front disc brakes improve the ride each time out. It gets that
perfect stance from flashy, staggered Ridler chrome wheels wearing
225/45/17 front and 225/45/18 rear blackwall radials that fill the
fenders.
Great streetrods like this are a special mix of professional
craftsmanship and killer performance. Turn-key and set to dominate
for years to come, this dialed-in Mopar is ready to go push around
some Fords and Chevys. Call today!
