Vehicle Description
If you're like many show-goers, you're probably tired of showing up
and looking at the same old cars week after week. Lots of late-30s
Chevys and Fords, and while they're nice cars, standing out isn't
that hard to do. Take this 1939 Plymouth P8 2-door sedan, for
example. All the traditional rodding upgrades are there, including
a gorgeous bright red paint job, but the unusual Mopar makes a big
statement in a sea of more common hardware.
Aerodynamics were all the rage in styling in the mid- to
late-1930s, and all the cars were more rounded and smooth, but when
you compare this lovely Plymouth to the competition, you can see
where Chrysler stylists were making their mark. The tall split
grille, the generously rounded fenders, and a sleek profile that
has just a hint of a trunk out back all suggest that streamlining
was more than just a buzzword at the Plymouth design studios. This
one has been artfully refinished in bright red (a decidedly non-30s
color), creating a dramatic look that emphasizes the car's smooth,
sleek lines. Custom work was kept to a minimum to let the original
details really shine through. Sure the bumpers were shaved and the
windshield was Vee'd, but when the original stuff looks this good,
why mess with it?
Inside, however, they didn't hold back and this car got a full
makeover with power leather buckets from a high-end Genesis and all
the modern conveniences. The leather not only feels sinful but
looks purposeful in the vintage Mopar, and with lots of
adjustments, it's easy to get comfortable for a long haul. The
dashboard is a beautiful chunk of real wood, not a veneer, and
carries vintage-looking instruments from Equus. Other goodies
include a tilt column, power windows, and a handsome wood-rimmed
steering wheel. Add in a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo system and a
trunk spacious enough for all your gear, and you have a car just
born to cruise.
Motivation comes from a reliable and powerful Chevy 350, which is
always a smart choice. It's a tight fit in the Plymouth's pointed
nose, but access is decent and even though a lot of it is hidden,
they took pains to make it look good with lots of chrome and
polished aluminum. Plenty of horsepower is on tap thanks to a
high-rise intake and Holley 4-barrel carburetor, and the dual
exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers sounds exactly right.
The front suspension appears to be from a late-model and includes
power steering and disc brakes, while a TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission and 10-bolt rear end push it down the road. Handsome
aluminum wheels with red accents wearing 195/65/15 front and
215/70/15 rear blackwall radials give it a cool stance while
remaining street-friendly.
Different enough to stand out, this handsome, well-built Plymouth
has already proven itself road-worthy. With lots of recent
upgrades, it's ready for a second round of fast fun. Call
today!
