Vehicle Description
1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe 4-Door Sedan
Known for their elegant styling, the Plymouth PE Deluxe was a
winner and the 4 door version made up 30% of all Plymouth's sales
for 1934. Overall, sales were up 34% as the Depression began to
wane and Plymouth rolled the millionth car off the assembly line.
At just $660 new, the PE Deluxe 4 door was seen as a bargain and
putting Plymouth in direct competition with Ford and Chevrolet.
For consignment, an unrestored piece of American history, a 1934
Plymouth PE Deluxe in 4 door sedan format. Here's a great example
of what the PE may have looked like after years of common use and
without the benefit of a modern restoration. This leaves the buyer
with a number of option, but whichever road is taken, you'll have a
survivor that tells the story of Plymouth's status in the
automotive industry.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Black covers the car which would have been one of six color options
in 1934. In a wonderful paint chip guide from 1934, it states a
black car could have had Ivory, Vermillion Red, or like our car,
black wheels. The rear wheels, we note, are locked up. The paint is
faded of course and shows plenty of patina with bubbles, scratches
and other imperfections. Stylistically, the tall grille is flanked
by headlights mounted on the fenders and the engine covers on
either side have both louver and vents. The sailing ship hood
ornament leans forward, as if pushed by the wind behind it, and
represents the Mayflower and its moorage at Plymouth Rock. When
looked at from the side, the car has a tall profile, lots of
windows, and reverse hinged doors in the front and the back,
something that is rather uncommon. The side mirror is a modern add
on and the car retains its spare tire case mounted on the rear. The
body is mostly straight but the car would benefit from a
restoration of the paint and metal work.
Interior
Tan cloth covers the inner doors topped by brown metal framed
windows. A vinyl covered bench seat occupies the front and is
mostly intact with some patches. The same is seen in the back where
the rear passengers have vast amounts of space to move around, a
footrest bar, and a corded handle latched onto the front seat back.
The steering wheel and dash are in considerably good condition and
the gauges with their 1930's style raised typeface and ivory faces
are incredible. Various knobs and levers appear on the center of
the dash which is also painted black. The glove box door is adorned
with the Mayflower gliding in front of sunrays, embossed in a brass
plate and the knob of the floor mounted shifter is an elegant
marble like handle. The floor is covered with a rubber mat and the
headliner is cloth and in good condition.
Drivetrain
Heavily patina'd but all there, the 201.3ci L-head inline 6
cylinder was rated at 77 horsepower, a respectable number at the
time and despite the size of the car, adequate for mobility. It has
a 1-barrel carburetor and is tied to a 3-speed, sliding gear manual
transmission which sends rotation to the rear axle and 4.375 gears.
Drum brakes are located on the front and rear wheels.
Undercarriage
In line with the condition of the car with no major structural
issue that we can note. The PE's were equipped with independent
suspension with coil springs in the front and leaf springs in the
rear, a combination so effective, it was still used nearly 100
years later.
An elegant Plymouth from 1934 with great bones and deserving of
saving, and perhaps even restored to better than new condition. The
Plymouth Owners Club, founded in 1957, can help. For inspiration,
you can visit their exhibit at the AACA museum in nearby Hershey,
PA from May to October 2024! In the meantime, call the mall to
inquire about this diamond in the rough.
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