Vehicle Description
1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Convertible
The Plymouth Cranbrook, as a car, was conservatively styled,
designed to fit K.T. Keller's notion that cars be practical and
allow drivers to sit upright while wearing a hat; it was sold at a
time when competitors favored the low and sleek look. Differences
between the 1950 Special Deluxe and the 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook are
relatively few in number and scope, with interchangeable glass and
doors, but different rubber seals; lack of woodgrain on the
instrument panel; plastic brake handle instead of chrome; and other
similar changes.
For consignment, a barn find that is basically a rolling chassis
with a 1951 Plymouth underpinning, and does not run. Closer
inspection will tell you it needs a new convertible top and overall
fit and finish is right out of unrestored 1951. Unfortunately a
mechanical issue currently unknown has kept this car from
starting.
Please Note: NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY*
Exterior
Straight rust free steel exterior panels have inconsistent gaps,
with doors and trunk not closing totally properly. Yellow paint in
reasonable shape showing a bot of fading and dulling but no rust on
the exterior of this car. All trimmings have dulled and show
pitting throughout. A round bulbous design makes this otherwise
utilitarian car show some respect for itself with said design. In 2
door form it's fairly sporty for 1951. Glass is all there and
window trimmings are faded and dulled as well. Chromed moon style
caps are covering all 4 corners which have versos and sundry tires
attached to each corner.
Interior
Red vinyl door panels show wear, fading and some dirt. Pitted,
formerly shiny knobs, and actuators have some rust and sport
bakelite escutcheons and knobs in warm cream color. Inside it will
be a total redux showing torn vinyl covered benches for the
passengers, a dash that has been relieved of some of its parts, and
a broken steering wheel. Rubber covers the floors in front, and in
back worn tan berber carpeting. The dash is painted red also, shows
plenty of chipping and pitted and rusted knobs.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is an unrestored engine bay with a 217ci inline 6
cylinder engine which will not start. It is topped with a 1 barrel
carburetor and has a 3-speed manual transmission on the back. A
3.90 rear axle is installed in this car.
Undercarriage
Plenty of patina black coated flat surfaces and surface rust
covered suspension and framing. It still holds structural soundness
though, and just a little bit of invasive rust damage is noted on
either side on the lower inside of the rockers, particularly behind
the front wheel wells. Independent coil sprung suspension is
upfront and leaf springs for the rear. Drum brakes are on all 4
corners.
A non running barn find ISO a creative and resourceful potential
owner that can make this former star shine brightly again. Nothing
is a lost cause, and the car does have significance in the Plymouth
history story, being the only convertible available in the lineup
for this year. Exterior steel is good, just cosmetic work aplenty,
and the engine issue, grab your wrench and we are off.
Please Note: NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY*
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
