Vehicle Description
STK 3479 1965 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible
This fully restored 1965 Plymouth Belvedere I convertible is a rare
example of an early MOPAR performance machine - a classic. It is
said that this Belvedere was a factory 383ci/4-speed car - not an
extremely rare drivetrain configuration, but certainly not the
norm, especially in a ragtop. A full rotisserie restoration was
conducted over a 10-year period and it is stunning. It was
basically restored to original condition except for serious
drivetrain upgrades.
The all-original no-rust body received a professional 2-stage
respray of Viper Red and is in outstanding condition. All
chrome/stainless pieces are in excellent condition and period
correct American Racing alloy wheels mount BFGoodrich Radial T/A
tires. (The rear wheels are steelies - a great idea based on this
drivetrain.) The reupholstered burgundy/black vinyl interior is
also in excellent condition. New carpeting was installed and there
is a classic factory Hurst Comp+ shifter. The dash houses a full
set of factory gauges and the original AM radio (needs TLC). All
window glass is tinted and the power convertible top is in
excellent condition, but for only one very small tear.
Now for the performance upgrades - the original 383ci B-wedge has
been replaced with a 440ci RB-wedge donated by a 1968 MOPAR.
Chrysler conservatively rated these motors at 375hp in stock form,
and this one is certainly not stock. The wedge was built in 2013
with performance enhancements including an aluminum 'Max-Wedge
style' cross-ram 2x4 induction package, dual 500cfm Edelbrock
carbs, mild performance cam, MSD Pro-Billet electronic
distributor/ignition and Hooker tube headers. This motor was not
bored and runs nicely on 93-octane pump gas - it is a very
streetable engine. The wedge sits in a spotless engine compartment
and has all the nice chrome accessories. There is a dyno-sheet
included from Harshman Automotive that shows 404hp/480lb/ft at the
flywheel. The beast is backed by a new A-833 4-speed manual
transmission that transfers power to an 8-3/4" positraction
differential with 3.55:1 gearing. The Belvedere's spotless chassis
is equipped with manual steering, manual disc/drum brakes w/dual
master cylinder, new fuel tank and free-flowing exhaust. Front
suspension is stock MOPAR torsion bar with leaf springs in the
rear. This is a rare Plymouth - a serious muscle car convertible
and a bona fide classic. The Belvedere defines '60s MOPAR
performance at its best. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
