1948 Plymouth Other

Convertible

6 cylinder

Manual

Clear

We got pretty close last time. I'll give it one more run in case someone was sleeping. Yes it needs paint but when you look at what has been done there is alot of value. Hey it has that desirable barn fresh patina look to it. Yes it has had older body work but it isn't all bondo. Where will you find another convertible like this ready to drive? Not work on for the next several months / years. Summer is burning up fast. Don't miss a minute of fun. Perfect cars go for 30,000 and up. This isn't perfect but priced for the average Joe to have alot of fun for nearly half that. Remember it's a Convertible. It's not like you are buying a sedan with a very low value ceiling. What you put into this car you will get out or maybe even come out ahead. Here is your chance to own a great little beater 40's Convertible. I have invested a bunch of time on this over the last couple of years as well as a bunch of money. when I got it it had a nice correct style replacement interior with a nice black Hartz Canvas top. I immediately went to work on the mechanics replacing everything it needed to be a good driver.It has new King Pins and bushings,tie rod endsSteering box one Replacement control armComplete new brake system including rebuilding all wheel and master cylinders, adding new shoes, Blasting all drums and backing plates, new front wheel bearings and sealsall wheels blasted and powder coated 4 new Firestone wide whitewall bias ply tubes and tiresupper engine rebuild inlcluding complete valve job with all new valve springs and gasketsNew waterpumpengine was previously bored .040 over and has nice bores. radiator out cleaned and strap soldered back onheater core replaced with NOS heater core with complete blast and repaint of heater boxnew heater valveall new hoses, belt and Clampsall components removed from engine, blasted and refinished with correct decalsNew battery leadscomplete tune up including cap, wires, rotor, plugs, breaker plateCarb rebuiltGas tank out and cleanedNew Fuel pump, filter and rubber frame to pump line. Lots of re-chrome and NOS parts installed including Both front and rear bumper with guards and accessory grille guardaccessory mirrors, Freshly polished stone shieldsNOS front fender moldings and headlight ringsreproduction tail light housings and trunk ornamentNOS center dash grille assemblyNOS inner and outer door handles and window cranksNOS hood badgeNice (lighted) replacement hood ornament with reproduction insertNew kick panels and glove boxNew trim rings and replacement hubcaps NOS tinted sun visorsRe-chromed complete trunk handle assemblyNOS Horn Ring with nice button. I just installed an NOS Horn relay and got the horn working properly off the horn ring. NOS rear carpetNOS heater SwitchNOS ignition switchNOS AmmeterShe's very tidy inside so your significant other won't mind going along for a ride. No it doesn't have that "Old Car smell" you know, the mothball smell you get from across the field when you go to a car show. It's ready to drive and enjoy today. As I mentioned it drives wonderfully. W ether stuck in traffic like the lake George car show for 45 minutes or pulling steep hills in 90 degree weather it runs a very consistent 170 degrees. Starts well hot or cold and carries great oil pressure. I also removed the rear upholstery removed the top rams refreshed them and replaced the bushings so the top goes up and down well with it's original vacuum system. The Restored heater works great and makes it toasty inside even with the glass rear window with re-chromed frame, zipped out on a 40 degree day. Making it possible to stretch the season a bit longer. While far from being spectacular it presents fairly well with some patina. The paint is shot (it's actually cracked and peeling in spots with surface rust where that paint is missing) It will need paint at some point or strip it and prime it with a yellow primer or leave it as is for that barn fresh look with beautiful chrome top and interior. If you have always wanted a convertible from the 40's with great style this is a fun one without breaking the bank. This was restored cosmetically at some point probably years ago so it's not an original survivor just a decent little runner. If you can paint, this is the car for you. Throw a paint job on it and have a beautiful little car for this summer. I've replaced almost everything else. You can buy a barn fresh one for 10,000 that needs a2000 top3000 interior3000 chrome if you can even find the pieces1000 in tires2000 in mechanical parts having then spent 21,000 atleast before you actually even do any of the mechanical if you can do valve work a brake job and fine tune everything so it actually reliably runs down the road and will get you home again. If not finding a reliable shop to do the work will be your next step and plan to spend several thousand more in labor and not have it running until this fall or buy this car and drive it home with the top down.Then that first 80 degree day instead of sweating your butt of in the garage wishing you could just drive the car. You'll be putting the power top down polishing up the new chrome and going for a cruise down to your favorite hangout. ****As with any old car I strongly encourage/suggest you personally inspect this car or have a representative inspect it before you bid. It's not perfect, but it's priced accordingly. Not a concourse show winner but a fun little car for less than half of a perfectly restored one. ********* I reserve the right to end the auction early as the car is also listed locally. Sold where is as is. It's your responsibility to have it shipped. I would prefer a local in person sale on this. 1000.00 deposit Only via pay pal is required within 24 hours of the auctions end. The balance is due within 7 days in cash or bank wire transfer. What's in your Garage. Maybe you have something that might interest me.