Vehicle Description
A 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Restomod is a seldom-seen classic, and
that's not even the main attraction here. It's because this
distinct body design has been wrapped around a full restomod/hot
rod with a custom body, comfy upgraded interior, a better
suspension, four-on-the-floor, and a ton of big block power under
the hood.
Classic car fans should be intrigued by this Cranbrook. After all,
Plymouth only offered the model for two years. It was initially
meant to be a more traditional car back in '51, and that's what
makes it a great base for a custom today. The alligator style hood,
traditional roofline, two-piece windshield, and rounder rear
fenders give it an instant nostalgia base. Of course, this one then
gives it the full street machine treatment by lowering it, shaving
the trim, laying down plenty of pinstriping in the right palaces,
and adding extra-wide rear rubber for a speedy stance. The green
paint is a great choice. It's a professional application that has
plenty of gloss, but it avoids the kind of candy-coated style that
would make this look a little too much like an overdone California
cruiser. The bumpers, grille, bezels, and hood ornament are also
done in a tasteful gray. The result is a car that looks like a
custom street machine that also doesn't get too outrageous so that
we can see the clean and unique design that makes this such an
interesting classic.
The interior is built for plenty of added comfort and driver
appeal. It starts with late model seats that have been installed.
This has the kind of padding and body-hugging design that couches
didn't even have in the 1950s. Cup holders, full carpeting, tinted
windows, armrests, and a modern AM/FM/CD stereo w/Bluetooth really
give you a great cruiser feeling. The driver gets a plush bucket
seat, an armrest center console, and a custom steering wheel on a
tilt column. All of this could be just for a comfortable car. But
as you also spot the large column-mounted tach, auxiliary readouts,
and Hurst floor shifter, you begin to realize there is some serious
power to go with this Plymouth.
The engine bay has the smooth color-matched inner walls and tidy
hidden wires to make sure your full attention is on the big block
heart in the center. Plymouth wasn't even in its V8 era when this
Cranbrook first hit the streets, but now it's upgraded to a Chevy
454 cubic-inch big block. This even has a four-barrel carburetor,
polished raised intake, and X-pipe dual exhaust. There are the
right supporting components, too, like an aluminum radiator,
electric fan, serpentine belt system, and the battery mounted in
the trunk with the fuel cell. The four-speed manual transmission
puts you in firm control of the whole package. The front suspension
is an upgraded tubular A-arm setup with newer bushings, which
provides a more confident feeling for all driving. Plus, you have
power steering, front disc brakes, and wide Cooper Cobra tires.
Distinction, comfort, and power all come together on this unique
Cranbrook. So if you love a unique custom, you know you can't miss
this Plymouth. Call now!