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$49,000
1954 Plymouth Belvedere
Price:
$49,000
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1954 Plymouth Belvedere 26,517 miles
Location:
Morgantown, PA
Description:
1954 Plymouth Belvedere Series P25-3 Convertible Belvederes were produced by Plymouth from 1954 to 1970. TheBelvedere name was first used for a new hardtop body style in thePlymouth Cranbrook line for the 1951 model year. In 1954 theBelvedere replaced the Cranbrook as the top trim and became a fullmodel line with sedans, station wagons, and convertible bodystyles. The nameplate "Belvedere" is Italian for "beautiful sight"or "fair view". For consignment, a 1954 Plymouth Belvedere Series P25-3 convertiblewith a title verified 26,517 actual miles. This is an incredibleshow car with a long list of impressive wins including AACANational 1st 1999, AACA Grand National 1st 2003, Plymouth OwnersClub Best Of Show, and Plymouth Owners Club National 1st. More than400,000 Plymouths were sold in 1954, but only 6,900 of them wereconvertibles. You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer one 70 yearsand we're thrilled to have it in our Hallowed Halls. ExteriorA coat of bold San Pedro Blue envelops the big car, its waistlinesplit by a polished spear that spans the length along the slab sidepanels, augmented by a trim piece resembling a gravel guard youwould see on earlier cars with articulated fenders, but merelydecorative now. The front has copious real estate filled withgrille bars, name plates, and emblems, but lacks the massive chromepieces that front other makes and models of the era. Instead, thecar nicely pulls in more of the body color and that spear aroundthe waistline continues through the front, while a wraparoundchrome bumper does underline the fascia. The Plymouth hood ornamentis somewhat mirrored by chrome fins that protrude off the rearfenders above the modest taillights and are in line with the restof the metalwork and its impeccable condition. That includes thescript Belvedere emblem, the Overdrive emblem, and wire wheelhubcaps on 15-inch wheels. The tan canvas top and its plasticwindow also present in excellent condition, and we were hardpressed to find flaws on the exterior. InteriorInside, things are also nice beginning with the blue and whitevinyl doors that recall the outer spear once again across themidline, intersected by a door pull that is slightly canted up forbetter ergonomics. The blue and white bench seat is split 70/30 andis in beautiful condition as is the rear bench which is a bitnarrower to make room for the convertible apparatus which is linedwith the decorative pattern found on the door panels. The whiteplastic steering wheel has a hairline crack in one of the spokesbut is otherwise a fantastic design with a metallic horn ring thatoverlays the plastic. San Pedro blue washes over most of the upperand lower dash while the center portion is decidedly art deco indesign with displays over the cream backed panel and lined metalband. The integrated AM radio display is larger than any we've seenin this era and the controls are housed in a chrome panel with ventcontrols below the center glove box. It's really a unique interiorthat is full of interesting features. Blue carpeted mats cover thefloor and like the rest, is clean as is the trunk which has arubberized mat and spare tire. DrivetrainSpotless and show worthy, under the hood we find the 217.8ci L-head6 cylinder engine rated at 100 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrelcarburetor. A 3-speed manual with overdrive sends power to the rearwheels and 4.11 gears, while drum brakes are furnished on front andback. A retro look battery is under the hood for a more authenticpresentation. UndercarriageAn X-frame dominates the very clean underside where surface rust ispractically non-existent. A single exhaust flows through the back,through the X-frame, into a glasspack style muffler and then outthe back where a decorative exhaust deflector adds some shine tothe tailpipe and pushes fumes towards the street. Coils springsuspension is provided up front and leaf springs are out back. Wenote a touch of transmission fluid on the transmission and a singledrop of oil on the oil pan. Drive-AbilityDid people in the 50's realize their daily driver would someday beconsidered rolling art? We hope so because driving or riding in oneof these, in this condition, is something special. The car purredonto our test loop and provided a smooth ride, wonderfulvisibility, a comfortable cabin, and all in a cheerful shade ofblue! All of the bells and whistles worked with the exception of astuck lower heater slide and the epic AM radio is not working. Near perfect paint, show winning provenance, a relatively uncommonmodel all are the ingredients in a recipe for a great purchaseopportunity. Someone's pride and joy is ready for its next stewardand will provide a turnkey show car that can be enjoyed parked withthe hood open, or while cruising with the top down. Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic andcollectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climatecontrolled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classicand collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of theI-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visitwww.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-XXXX. Contact usanytime for more information or to come see the vehicle inperson. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, andwe do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with hostStewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trendsin consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities andautomotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tunein each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoylistening. You can also watch on YouTube!
Body Type:
Convertible
Transmission:
Manual Transmission
For sale by:
Dealer
Posted:
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