P15 convertible in the movies

[Robin (UK)]

I knew about the P15 convertibles featured in 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'They Live By Night', both of which I have on DVD.

But I just got these pictures from Ebay - stills from the 1958 JD movie, 'High School Hellcats' (AKA School For Violence).

Thought I'd share them with you.

I now need to get myself a copy of the movie although it does look like the old Plymouth is subject to some bad treatment....

[John Reddie]

Hey Robin,

This film is available on Amazon.com for cheap money. I have a large collection of vintage films. Thanks for the heads up. I will purchase this DVD.

John R

[suntennis]

A few days back on the Phoenix craigslist there was a P15 maybe convertible movie prop for sale. The prop is from the firewall to the rear bumper and has the dash, seats and all. Asking price is around $4,000.00.

[BobT-47P15]

I've seen an ad on that thing.

Would be interesting, but what would you actually do with it?

Guess that's for the guy who has everything plus lots of space.

[busycoupe]

If it is a good convertable body you could mount it on another frame. Find an old P15 with an intact drive train but a poor body and make the switch.

[Young Ed]

If it is a good convertable body you could mount it on another frame. Find an old P15 with an intact drive train but a poor body and make the switch.

I think its fiberglass. You could still mount it on a frame and have some fun though.

[LAKOTA169]

Did you notice the shadow of the boom mike on the rear fender?

[John Reddie]

I bought this film from Amazon.com. It is only available on VHS. I played the very beginning to see how it came out.The quality is pretty good. I plan to watch it tonight.

John R