Vehicle Description
1929 Plymouth Model U Deluxe Coupe
The Plymouth automobile was introduced at Madison Square Garden on
July 7, 1928. It was Chrysler Corporation's first entry in the
low-priced field previously dominated by Chevrolet and Ford.
Plymouths were initially priced higher than the competition, but
offered standard features such as internal expanding hydraulic
brakes that Ford and Chevrolet did not provide. Plymouths were
originally sold exclusively through Chrysler dealerships, offering
a low-cost alternative to the upscale Chrysler-brand cars
Aside from being part of the brand's second year of existence, this
1929 Plymouth Model U for consignment marked the first year when
the nameplate didn't have "Chrysler" officially in front of it. It
has its original wood floorboards, steel framing, all steel two
tone exterior, and original interior configuration but now
restored. This car has had residence in the AACA Museum in Hershey
for a time, and recently has not been run but for a few short
jaunts to keep everything in working order. Our consignor states he
believes this is the only example in Pennsylvania.
Exterior
Typical of the era for car manufacturing, this car is the norm with
steel cowled hood, exterior curved fenders, a front radiator cowl
and single headlight on either side. The car is painted in pale
yellow paint for the hood, lower doors, and trunk, and uses black
as the paint for the fenders, running boards, and roofline with
some accenting on the hood's edges. The radiator is chromed, as is
the headlight bar stretching across the front of the radiator.
Also, the single large round headlights have chromed bezels and
casings with a chromed dual bar bumper is below. The trunk area of
this coupe is also a rumble seat and resides under a nicely curved
rear of the car line with some black accenting on the edges. A
spare tire just above the dual bar rear bumper in chrome. The glass
is all in good condition and the roofline is rust free. This car
rides on 19-inch wood spoked wheels in natural wood finish with
4.75/5.00-19 inch tires wrapping the wheels
Interior
Sporting the original layout, we are greeted with restored panels
using maroon broadcloth for the padded and stitched sides which
have a pocket and chromed actuators and cranks. A bench in a tub is
the front seat and only one under the roofline, and it stretches
from door to door, all in maroon broadcloth with some light tuck
and rolling as well as buttons on the uppers. Maroon piping is a
nice edging to the seat. This bench floats in red carpeting in very
nice condition and upfront, a slightly curved tutone pale yellow
and black all steel dash is installed. In the upper center it
utilizes an oval cast Plymouth badge and below are a trio of inset
rounded rectangular gauges looking the era. There is a chromed dash
light under the top and below is a choke knob. A long armed shifter
reaches for the driver and he sits behind a large black bakelite
steering wheel, also original to the car. The headliner and pillar
coverings are in deep red felting and all are tear free and nice
and tight. Under the trunk lid is the mother in law, (Rumble!),
seat also covered in the maroon broadcloth with just tuck and roll
pattern and some red carpeting for its floor.
Drivetrain
A lift of either side of the cowled hood and we see a completely
restored 175.4ci L head inline 4 cylinder engine. It has a 1-barrel
carburetor feeding it and a 3-speed manual transmission on the
back. The rear axle is 4.30. A very nice presentation for this
power plant and engine bay.
Undercarriage
Jet black rust free steel framing and black painted wood
floorboards make up the undercarriage of this Art Deco driver. A
bit of chip off on the pumpkin and leaf springs, but all rust free
and solid as a rock. Noted are 4 wheel leaf springs and 4 wheel
hydraulic drum brakes. Nicely restored.
Drive-Ability
Driving a car from 1929 is not an every-day occurrence, and driving
a 1929 Plymouth Model U has never happened. I'll say it drives much
like all cars from this era, has good solid braking and is
comfortable to drive. All functions were working and it was a
pleasure to take one of these off of my extensive bucket list of
over 750 different cars!
A rare example that has spent some time in the Hershey AACA museum
and fully restored and working nicely example. You will be the only
person in your city/town that has one and maybe even the state? Not
often seen and looking great!
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.
