Vehicle Description
Solid older build. 318 cubic inch V8, automatic, power brakes,
power steering, and more. Nice bodywork with awesome pinstripe
details. Nicely finished cloth interior with room for 4. Recently
serviced, runs great. A very affordable rod that can be enjoyed or
upgraded along the way.The build on this 1937 Plymouth 2-door sedan
probably dates to the 1990s, but it was well done and is holding up
quite nicely. We believe the 14,000 or so miles showing on the
odometer are since it was finished, so it has been driven enough to
sort out the mechanicals but not so much that anything is tired or
worn out. It comes from the estate of a Mopar enthusiast with a
rather large collection of Chrysler products, and this was one of
his favorites to drive. The handsome burgundy metallic paint is
still contemporary, so it neatly avoids looking dated like those
rods with weird graphics or pastel colors, and the unaltered
Plymouth bodywork remains handsome after all these years. It must
have been quality work, because the paint is holding up beautifully
with no checking or other signs of failure and it doesn't show many
signs of use?a few very minor nicks here and there but nothing
serious. The doors close solidly, the glass and weather seals were
obviously replaced during the build, and details like the subtle
turn signals under the headlights suggest someone invested time and
effort to build this tidy Plymouth. A third brake light has been
neatly integrated into the rear deck, and most of the chrome was
restored so it has a lot of bright jewelry that looks great,
including that schooner hood ornament. Nice!The interior uses a
funky two-tone striped fabric that we find appealing. Again, the
workmanship was excellent at the time and by using the original
seats, comfort is excellent. Matching door panels tie everything
together and black carpets prevent it from becoming red overload.
There's a fat Grant GT steering wheel on a late-model steering
column, custom gauges from Classic Instruments in the original
dash, and a fabricated center console with controls for the
entertainment system, CB radio, and HVAC controls. The radio and CD
player are Chrysler items, continuing the all-Mopar theme, and yes,
the CB is a bit of a throwback and we haven't tested it. Power
windows are also part of the package. In back, there's a spacious
back seat that will work for full-sized adults and a matching
headliner with color-matched garnish moldings suggests that this
was not an inexpensive build. Even the trunk is nicely upholstered
and features a space-saver spare, just in case.We believe that's a
318 cubic inch Chrysler V8 under the pointed hood, and it provides
easy cruising and modern performance that make this Plymouth very
easy to live with. A few Mopar Performance dress-up items make it
look racy, but this rod is all about function. Of course you get
features like an alternator, power steering, and power brakes, so
anyone can handle this rod, and the TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic
is a great traveling partner. The dual exhaust system has
Flowmaster mufflers for a nice rumble that isn't aggressive, so
cruising is comfortable at any speed. Both ends of the suspension
use solid axles and leaf springs, so it rides like a 1937 Plymouth,
but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Modern tube shocks have
been adapted to help things out and it feels sturdy and agile out
on the road. The original frame is plenty robust for the car's
performance and the rear axle is a Dana 35c with what we believe
are 2.73 gears inside, so it's great at highway speeds. Brakes are
drums all around, but they're perfectly adequate for the car's
performance and stop true and there's a new stainless gas tank
hanging out back. Staggered 14- and 15-inch aluminum wheels date
the car a little bit, but that's an easy upgrade, and it sits on
205/75/14 and 225/75/15 Goodyear radials of indeterminate
age.Extras include a protective vinyl bra for the front of the car
and a jack assembly.Not all rods have to be the same, and we like
that this Plymouth marches to a slightly different drummer. No
generic Chevy powerplant, a funky yet functional interior, and
enough civility that it remains enjoyable to drive anywhere, any
time. The hardware is proven and it shows plenty of quality
workmanship, so this wasn't just some hack building it in his
driveway. And then there's the price?considering how much car you
get, that's pretty hard to beat. Call today!NOTE: This car is
titled as a 1937 Plymouth.Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
