Vehicle Description
1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe 4 Door Sedan
"The more you know about the new Plymouth, and the more you drive
it, the more convinced you are that not all the beauty is on the
surface! Underneath the gleaming exterior are many outstanding
mechanical features. You can't see them all, but you can feel them
in action, and they make you say, Here's a beauty in more ways than
one!" From the 1950 brochure
For consignment, a 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe 4 door sedan
showing 53,407 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car has
remained in the same family since 1985, and that seems appropriate
since Plymouth advertised the four door as "A car for all the
family. Longer, lower, and wider looking. Spacious interior,
luxurious appointments, brilliant performance.".
Exterior
We enter the 50's with the same basic lines of the '49, but this
time we're adding more robust chrome to the grille and bumpers, a
trend that would continue through the decade with ever increasing
weight. Accentuated fenders would eventually phase out, but they're
here in all their glory, accented with stainless spears at
different heights, brought together visually thanks to the trim
that encircles the cabin. A bold ribbed rocker panel is a vestigial
feature from the running board days and connects with a polished
gravel guard contoured to the rear hip. 15-inch wheels wear white
wall tires and proper wheel covers and complete the showroom look
of this top of the line 1950 Plymouth. We could not find any
glaring exterior imperfections.
Interior
Tan and taupe cloth door panels are sandwiched by the brown of a
wooden sill and vinyl kick panels and only the kick panels show any
usage. Up front, the bench is covered in a gray patterned cloth,
clean and intact and the rear seat is a twin in material and
configuration, adding elbow rests on the sides and an ashtray on
the back of the front bench. An ivory steering wheel is the perfect
complement to the convincing faux woodgrain dash that houses three
wonderfully authentic period gauges. Embedded in the chrome
mid-panel is an AM radio below a grated speaker that would make a
jukebox jealous, all over vent controls and ivory levers. This
metal band shows some light pitting but we would have no problem
taking this car out for show. The floor is covered with a
rubberized topping and the headliner retains its mohair padded
configuration and has held up well. A sizable trunk is adorned with
a fitted jute mat and houses a spare tire.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, an original looking and clean 218ci L-head inline
six cylinder rated at 97 horsepower and pumped fuel through a
1-barrel carburetor. A 3-speed manual transmission backs it up and
routes power to the rear axle housing 3.73 gears. Drum brakes are
found at each wheel.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with minimal surface rust, oil noted on
the rear differential and residual oil on the flywheel cover and
transmission. We note one spot of swiss cheese on a body brace, but
the rest of the underside including frame and inner panels are
solid. The single exhaust is clean and appears to be newer and it
flows through a stock style muffler and exits with the help of a
deflector attached to the tailpipe, but barely visible out back.
Suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in
back.
Drive-Ability
The 218 comes right to life and we set off onto the test loop, all
the while thinking how proud the new owner must have been driving
this off the showroom floor, anxious to get home and take his
family on that first outing. And the ride would be pleasant, with
decent power for the times, decent visibility, and a very
comfortable interior for front and rear seat occupants. We note our
radio does not work, the wipers only make a � sweep and then stop,
and she pulls left when braking. Beyond that, this Plymouth sails
as smooth as the Mayflower on a calm sea and all functions work.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Just a solid clean example of luxury commuting in 1950. An exciting
new decade awaited, and the Plymouth line showed a style and
optimism and reflected that in their cars and advertisements. This
one has been well maintained for at least 40 years and is Americana
on four wheels. Set sail in this Special Deluxe and start your
voyage of vintage ownership.
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I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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