Old Car Survival Rate: Higher for Plymouth?

[JerseyHarold]

It seems to me that there are more early-fifties Plymouths around than either Ford or Chevy. Has anyone else made that observation, or am I just taking more notice of Plymouths than other makes?

[Plymouthy Adams]

thats a hard call..folks see things different I am sure..arguements can arise quickly over this.the old Dodge and Plymouths has always been availble to the driver...they were adn still are solid and dependable cars...sadly the parts for these cars are not being repopped daily like the Ford and Chevies..there are those that say mother Mopar shot us in the foot for licensing these activities..so while there a a goodly number of super nice old Dodges and Plymouths out there, you got to face the fact that restoration of these to the nth degree is costly and so these cars still remain available to the people and as such will always be enjoyed in the manner they were designed..DRIVEN...

[Flatie46]

It seems to me that there are more early-fifties Plymouths around than either Ford or Chevy. Has anyone else made that observation, or am I just taking more notice of Plymouths than other makes?

I have noticed the same thing and wondered why. What I think is a real testament to the design of the cars is when I stop and ask about one sitting somewhere. Most of the time the owner will say," Oh yea it runs" or "That car had been parked for years and I got it running with very little fuss". They remind me of tractors as they can sit for long periods and get up and go to work. Anthor thing is there not that prone to rust. Floors are a given on most old cars from leaking windows and the moisture from the ground. One other thing that I've thought is after going through the muscle car era more people were focused on them. I know a lot of people that are into muscle cars and they all seem to think the same. If it wasn't equipped with a v8 they're not interested. I'm glad there's alota people that feel this way, more Mopars for me.

[BobT-47P15]

My observation is that more old Mopars are still there because everyone

bought up the Fords and Chevys first, leaving the Chrysler products and

other less popular brands.

So, now the Dodges, Plyms etc are more noticeable and bringing more

money (but still not as much as some others). It rather amazes me

the prices people are paying for 46-48 Plym parts on ebay.....there must

be a bunch being restored or rodded. They are indeed pretty tough old

cars, with exception of the floorboards.......fenders are seldom rusted

out around here, just surface rust on the exterior. Until the last few

years, you could usually buy a Chrysler product pretty cheap....and I

did own and sell several of them back in the 70's. Now they have

gained popularity due to being a little "different" than other makes.

Kind of interesting that guys are now thinking the flathead six is a

nice change of pace and they are rebuilding them instead of using

a Chevy or other V8.

Just my two cents.

[thrashingcows]

I know a lot of people that are into muscle cars and they all seem to think the same. If it wasn't equipped with a v8 they're not interested. I'm glad there's alota people that feel this way, more Mopars for me.

Kind of interesting that guys are now thinking the flathead six is a

nice change of pace and they are rebuilding them instead of using

a Chevy or other V8.

Well I fell through those stereo types. I'm just glad I'm the type of person who can grow and mature in the hobby and appreciate things from one extreme to another.

After much searching and learning I think I'm going to leave the flat 6 in the desoto for now, and leave the hemi for another project OR for the desoto way down the road. Something different...I like different.

There is a fellow locally who has a purple 46-48 plymouth 4dr that is tubbed and has a big F'N motor...haven't had a chance to catch it sitting but looks cool as heck!!