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1941 PLYMOUTH SPECIAL DE LUXE BUSINESS COUPE WITH JUMP SEATS
Chassis No. 11339438
Engine No. P12-439137A
Black coachwork
Engine: straight-six, sidevalves, 201.3 cu. in., 87bhp; Gearbox: three speed manual with synchromesh; Suspension: independent front by wishbone and coil spring, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel hydraulically operated drum; Left hand drive.
The Plymouth was introduced as a new low-priced marque by Walter P. Chrysler in 1928, joining the De Soto and Dodge to maintain a Chrysler Corporation presence in most major price brackets. It was an attractive mix of conventional but well-executed engineering clad with a range of good-looking timber-framed, metal panelled bodies. The all-steel coachwork arrived a couple of seasons later. Every Plymouth had hydraulic brakes and each year there were worthwhile improvements. Sales were brisk from the start, although the cars cost more than their Ford and Chevrolet rivals at that end of the market. When the great depression struck in 1929, Plymouth was instrumental in bringing Chrysler Corporation through, with clever marketing of the cars themselves, and by opening the Plymouth franchise to Dodge and De Soto dealers when it was tough to sell mid-price cars.
By 1940, the six-cylinder was running Ford close in the popularity stakes. The Plymouth was shrewdly updated each year and was usually one of the best-looking cars in its class. The company had a knack for tailoring its products to appeal to small but potentially rewarding sections of the market. The two door business coupe was a tad more dashing than the sedan. The 1941 version had a vee-screen alligator hood and squared off fenders. Even when finished in somber business tones, it was calculated to appeal to the more lively-minded executive or business traveller. A variant was the auxiliary seat coupe, with two folding seats for occasional use, as was included on this special ordered car.
This example, believed to be the first car to go on display in the new Pettit showrooms, was sold new to a local client, who kept it for many years. It was subsequently re-purchased from the owner's widow in the 1970s. Refurbished, it was displayed as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the original Pettit showroom. It has been repainted except for the wheels which have their original striping. It is fitted with seat covers over the original interior.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Chassis No. 11339438
Engine No. P12-439137A
Black coachwork
Engine: straight-six, sidevalves, 201.3 cu. in., 87bhp; Gearbox: three speed manual with synchromesh; Suspension: independent front by wishbone and coil spring, live rear axle with half elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel hydraulically operated drum; Left hand drive.
The Plymouth was introduced as a new low-priced marque by Walter P. Chrysler in 1928, joining the De Soto and Dodge to maintain a Chrysler Corporation presence in most major price brackets. It was an attractive mix of conventional but well-executed engineering clad with a range of good-looking timber-framed, metal panelled bodies. The all-steel coachwork arrived a couple of seasons later. Every Plymouth had hydraulic brakes and each year there were worthwhile improvements. Sales were brisk from the start, although the cars cost more than their Ford and Chevrolet rivals at that end of the market. When the great depression struck in 1929, Plymouth was instrumental in bringing Chrysler Corporation through, with clever marketing of the cars themselves, and by opening the Plymouth franchise to Dodge and De Soto dealers when it was tough to sell mid-price cars.
By 1940, the six-cylinder was running Ford close in the popularity stakes. The Plymouth was shrewdly updated each year and was usually one of the best-looking cars in its class. The company had a knack for tailoring its products to appeal to small but potentially rewarding sections of the market. The two door business coupe was a tad more dashing than the sedan. The 1941 version had a vee-screen alligator hood and squared off fenders. Even when finished in somber business tones, it was calculated to appeal to the more lively-minded executive or business traveller. A variant was the auxiliary seat coupe, with two folding seats for occasional use, as was included on this special ordered car.
This example, believed to be the first car to go on display in the new Pettit showrooms, was sold new to a local client, who kept it for many years. It was subsequently re-purchased from the owner's widow in the 1970s. Refurbished, it was displayed as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the original Pettit showroom. It has been repainted except for the wheels which have their original striping. It is fitted with seat covers over the original interior.
WITHOUT RESERVE