Vehicle Description
Sturdy, reliable older build. Nice bodywork and paint, fully
finished interior, runs and drives great. Bulletproof 4.3 liter GM
V6, 700R4 automatic, power steering, power disc brakes, ice cold
A/C. The affordable rod for the guy with a family.This 1939
Plymouth has a very cool art-deco look. From the faired-in
headlights to the stylized Plymouth schooner hood ornament to the
teardrop-shaped taillights, there's simply nothing on it that
wasn't touched by an artist. Finished in two-tone burgundy and
gray, it has a classic '30s look that isn't over-the-top or some
guy's amateurish interpretation of the period. Instead it looks
grown-up and appropriate, neatly disguising the modern hardware
living underneath. Finish quality is quite good and all four doors
fit nicely and close with a reassuring THUNK. The paint shines up
beautifully, suggesting there's far more than the asking price
wrapped up in the build. There's also a decent investment in
brightwork, although on Mopars of this period most of it is
stainless steel, so it should look good virtually forever with just
some occasional polishing. The bumpers are chrome and in excellent
shape and details like the emblem on the trunk lid are crisply
restored. This is a great-looking car from any angle.The two-tone
theme continues inside with simple gray and burgundy mohair that
gives it a period-appropriate look that's also durable and easy to
maintain. All the usual upgrades are here, including a tilt
steering column, ice cold A/C, and a modern steering wheel that
makes it easy to handle. Dolphin gauges have a suitably vintage
look with their off-white faces and ornate pointers, a nice touch
in any rod from the late '30s. You'll note that the column-mounted
shifter has detents for four forward gears, thanks to a 700R4
4-speed automatic with overdrive, so this is a fantastic highway
cruiser. It's pre-wired for an entertainment system and speakers
are already installed, so it's just waiting for the head unit of
your choice-not a bad thing simply because technology is changing
so fast. What, you'd rather have some ancient cassette head unit?
The original garnish moldings were retained on the doors, adding to
the art-deco vibe and there's even a robe rail on the back of the
front seat. A full-sized back seat can handle adults for even long
hauls and there's a giant trunk that includes a space-saver spare.
If a street rod can be practical, this Plymouth is it. For motive
power, this Plymouth takes a slightly different approach. Instead
of the same-old, same-old 350 Chevy, it actually uses a 4.3 liter
GM V6 (not a bad idea, since the 4.3 is just a 350 with two
cylinders cut off). In today's world of $5 gas, perhaps it makes a
lot more sense. It's topped by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and
makes plenty of torque to make the Plymouth feel lively on the
road. It's a neat fit in an engine bay originally designed for six
cylinders, and all the accessories and electronics are cleanly
installed. There's a giant radiator with an electric fan, an HEI
distributor, and all the parts are typical off-the-shelf items that
will be easy to find in a pinch (isn't this one of the reasons why
everyone builds a street-rod-easy-to-find parts?). The transmission
is the aforementioned 700R4 with quick reflexes and a relaxed
overdrive, and it spins a GM 10-bolt rear end with what feel like
3.08 gears inside. The front suspension is augmented with power
rack-and-pinion steering and disc brakes and there are adjustable
air shocks in back to help keep it on an even keel. Super clean
floors, a mild-sounding exhaust system, and sway bars front and
rear make it a car that is at home almost anywhere. Chrome wheels
with baby moon hubcaps give it a vintage vibe and they're fitted
with 225/75/15 whitewall radials with a lot of life left in them.If
you're on a budget but want a fun car that stands out in a crowd,
this Plymouth might just fit the bill. It's not the same old thing
everyone else builds, and it's thoughtfully put together to make it
comfortable and reliable on the road. Anyone can handle it with all
the power features and it's even pretty good on gas thanks to the
torquey V6 and overdrive. This might just be the best choice for a
rod in the 21st century. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
