A 51 Plymouth model never saw before

[B-Watson]

My dad bought me one just like this. The only redeeming factor when it showed up was that it was black. Lived in Western NE then and I drove it to California and back in 1958. 

 

 

They can look very classy. These two are '50 models but stiil very much alike.

 

 

The one on the bottom appears to be a 1952 model and the top is a 1950. 

 

The rear window is bigger on the 1951-52 - compare the space between the bottom of the glass and the trunk lid.  The rear side quarter window curves around and down to the belt line on the 1950, while the 1951-52 is angled.  The 1951 models used the same rear window and side quarter windows as the 1952 model.  The rear trunk lid handle and license lamp was changed for 1952.  The 1951 model used the 1950 unit.  This one appears to have the Plymouth name above the trunk handle, but it should be down with the handle. 

 

Also, note the rear taillights.  The 1950 units were similar to the 4dr sedan while the 1951-52 models wrapped around the side..

Edited September 29, 2013 by B-Watson

[JerseyHarold]

The maroon and gray fastback is a '51.  The taillights on the '50 fastback were unique to that year and body style.  They had clear lenses on the inboard sides of each housing so if the parking lights were lit the taillights illuminated the trunk.

[Grdpa's 50 Dodge]

Well stood there ALL day waiting for it to sell.  Thought it is such a basket case, off brand odd model 3 to 5 hundred should be enough.  Radiator stolen, the support cut crudely, interior none existant and hanging in bunches, seat springs VERY rusty, door rusted thru needs 3 of everything. 

 

It sold for $3,000 And I went home,,,it was 6 pm

 

There were "basket case" cars at best,,,selling for 10 to 25k today,,,even wrecked cars and trucks with extensive damage selling for 5 to 10K

[GlennCraven]

Is this the same model as the OP saw?

 

Advertised on the Wichita, Kan., Craigslist as a "1956 Dodge Plymouth" for the price of $3,250.

 

Edited October 1, 2013 by GlennCraven

[Furylee2]

Was at the Lambrecht auction, the giant auction, and saw a body that has sat out for a long time, prob 50-60 years.

 

I saw a model of Plymouth I never saw before.  They called it a 51,,I dont know for sure.  But model is Corolla or something like thator Corona maybe.  It appeared to be a sort of fast back model of the family sedan in a 2 door model.  How rare are these??  Never ever saw one around here before

 

Course the cheap mom and pop family buggy was all we had in these parts.

 

How much is the basic sheet metal body worth?? (About all thats left of her)

 

Here is a picture of the car in question.  I took it Friday when I was up there viewing the cars.

Edited October 2, 2013 by Furylee2

[Furylee2]

Forgot I took a picture of the dash.

 

Edited October 2, 2013 by Furylee2

[Furylee2]

Got it!

Edited October 2, 2013 by Furylee2

[De Soto Frank]

Here is a picture of the car in question.  I took it Friday when I was up there viewing the cars.

 

Besides the looting and vandalism,  weren't the out-door cars all "field-rotten" ?  ( no floors or frames, and rodent-riddled interiors )

[austinsailor]

Is this a better choice?

 

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4083749276.html

New headliner and he didn't knock the dents out of the roof first? Wonder what else is covered up?

[Grdpa's 50 Dodge]

FuryLee,

 

You saw the car,,what do you think of it bringing $3,000???Did I screw up not buying it?

[Dodgeb4ya]

Forgot I took a picture of the dash.

I see the clock (very rare) was taken out of it too. I can see the chrome clock bezel still in the dash. The car might have been worth three grand if it had the clock!

[GlennCraven]

I see the clock (very rare) was taken out of it too. I can see the chrome clock bezel still in the dash. The car might have been worth three grand if it had the clock!

 

 

Is it a different clock than those in other Mopars of the same year?

[Dodgeb4ya]

Yes, 1951 and 1952 P-23 Plymouths use their own clock.

[JerseyHarold]

Someone here in NJ was advertising a fully restored running driving '51 Concord fastback like that for the longest time with no takers.  He was down to around $9,000.00 the last time I saw the ad.  You could never get the auction car to the condition of the NJ car for $6,000.00.

[Furylee2]

FuryLee,

 

You saw the car,,what do you think of it bringing $3,000???Did I screw up not buying it?

 

Not in my opinion. I don't think that car was worth $300.

 

I went up there to look at that 58 (headlights falling out of the front fenders).  From the pictures on the WEB, the rear quarters looked good, and I thought about buying it and cutting the back off to make one of those couches.  I figured no one would be interested in a 6 cylinder (230 parts for my 37 or 41?) car with bad floors.  The channel (lip) around the trunk lid was rusted out, as well as the lower quarters.  I could see the ground in front of the back seat.  Car sold for $1850!  I just can't see it.

[pflaming]

Rusted out floor board do no deter me but I now realize the WORK involved. I would not replace floor boards even for my kids, that I reserve strictly for me. My hands and wrists are FULL of nicks and cuts. Now other areas, that is a different matter, most certainly one for the experts. I'll tackle them once, but maybe never again.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Told you that it is a very involved process that when finished in very rewarding..it is not just snip snip weld weld..to do this just for a floor I would not..but in combination with a modern donor and the multiple safety features and engine/suspension upgrades..well worth the effort.