Vehicle Description
1939 Plymouth P8
As we say at the mall you never know what is coming through the
door and what to my wandering eyes does appear, but a 1939 Plymouth
4 door P8. Now at first you might say so?? But after you've perused
a lot of shows and seen all the typical deuces, and deluxes, and T
buckets, you may be yearning for something different. Here ya
go!
For consignment, a 1939 Plymouth P8 4 door hot rod. Not often seen,
this car shows Chrysler designers hitting their stride with this
car. Aerodynamics were all the rage in styling and this P8 drips
with it. A tall split grille, rounded fenders and a sleek profile
and this car has the advantage, and we didn't even turn it
on...yet!
Exterior
Shades of Miami beach with its teal steel painted exterior and some
purple to pink to white flames airbrushed on either side. The front
of this car is just gorgeous with its split grille standing tall in
the center and rounding over to the hood. Horizontal chrome rigs
curve around the V it forms on its way to the hood. On either side
lower horizontal ribbed split grilles are on either side. Then we
move to the fenders which have been expertly designed and preserved
in the teal and these sport wonderful wide bezeled chrome round
headlights with a turn signal on top dead center. A running board
greets the back of the front fender, goes under the doors for easy
access to the cabin, then greets up with another bulbous rear
fender which swoops up and down, eventually forming the back of
this humpback trunk car. The roofline is not to be outdone using
never a straight line and just centerfold like curves. Tinted glass
and a split rear oval window add to the look. Taillights are
pointed vertical ovals and a smooth curved chromed bumper is on the
bottom. Dual exhaust poke out either side from under the bumper. 15
inch polished chromed steel wheels with polished moon caps are on
all 4 corners. Did I mention the searchlights and mirrors hanging
off the A pillar on both sides? I give you Sweet Sue.
Interior
I'm getting excited as I swing the front conventional hinged and
rear suicide doors as I spot some fuzzy broadcloth tuck and roll
gray covered panels. Power window toggles and a snappy armrest and
door pull are in this field. Below is a plain pattern fuzzy
broadcloth panel. Inside more fuzzy gray broadcloth that is on the
benches for the front and rear. These have an overstuffed look and
have wide smooth gray broadcloth bolsters and smaller tuck and roll
inserts which are presented with a bamboo vertical ribbed panel
that has a slight green cast to it. A nice contrast to the gray
broadcloth. Upfront a snazzy Pilot wood rally wheel is installed.
This fronts a snappy dash that has some horizontal ribbed thin
panels and a swirl pattern machined aluminum gauge cluster backer.
Dolphin round white faced gauges are in this panel. Painted teal
steel is also peppering this dash and we see cruise control, heater
controls, power front windows, and a Lokar shifter reaching for the
driver within a field of clean gray carpeting. On top of the dash
is an aftermarket tachometer and below the dash to drivers right is
an additional oil pressure gauge. Replacing the clock on the glove
box door is possibly a picture of the old gal, Sweet Sue in a field
of snow. More overly padded fuzzy gray broadcloth is used for the
headliner and a nicely contrasting teal metal surrounds all the
glass on the inside.
Drivetrain
The sides of the hood are open and these reveal a 383ci stroker V8
that has a 4-barrel Edelbrock 750cfm carb and an Edelbrock Torker
intake. On the back is a 700R4 4-speed automatic and a 10-bolt 3.73
rear axle. Stainless steel block hugger headers are on.
Undercarriage
A beefed up suspension which includes independent coil sprung front
and leaf springs with traction bars are now on this undercarriage.
Power disc braking in front and power drums on back and a
Flowmaster exhaust is in dual form. An aluminum gas tank is also
underneath, and it is equipped with an electric fuel pump. All
clean and rust-free steel in black framing and teal floor pans. No
Drips!
Drive-Ability
I hopped in and felt like I was in 1939 heaven driving this
beautiful rod. A comfy interior, and a cinch to drive. Nice
acceleration, smooth shifting and good handling with the larger
suspension. All functions were working save for the cruise
control.
A fabulous build right out of Miami beach style and color rodder.
All nicely done with all the amenities and conveniences, rolling
down the road at high speed and looking great doing it. Who cares
if Fords had the teardrop headlights, this car design rocks!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.
