Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1954 Plymouth Belvedere Series P25-3 Convertible
Belvederes were produced by Plymouth from 1954 to 1970. The Belvedere name was first used for a new hardtop body style in the Plymouth Cranbrook line for the 1951 model year. In 1954 the Belvedere replaced the Cranbrook as the top trim and became a full model line with sedans, station wagons, and convertible body styles. The nameplate ""Belvedere"" is Italian for ""beautiful sight"" or ""fair view"".
For consignment, a 1954 Plymouth Belvedere Series P25-3 convertible with a title verified 26,517 actual miles. This is an incredible show car with a long list of impressive wins including AACA National 1st 1999, AACA Grand National 1st 2003, Plymouth Owners Club Best Of Show, and Plymouth Owners Club National 1st. More than 400,000 Plymouths were sold in 1954, but only 6,900 of them were convertibles. You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer one 70 years and we're thrilled to have it in our Hallowed Halls.
Exterior
A coat of bold San Pedro Blue envelops the big car, its waistline split by a polished spear that spans the length along the slab side panels, augmented by a trim piece resembling a gravel guard you would see on earlier cars with articulated fenders, but merely decorative now. The front has copious real estate filled with grille bars, name plates, and emblems, but lacks the massive chrome pieces that front other makes and models of the era. Instead, the car nicely pulls in more of the body color and that spear around the waistline continues through the front, while a wraparound chrome bumper does underline the fascia. The Plymouth hood ornament is somewhat mirrored by chrome fins that protrude off the rear fenders above the modest taillights and are in line with the rest of the metalwork and its impeccable condition. That includes the script Belvedere emblem, the Overdrive emblem, and wire wheel hubcaps on 15-inch wheels. The tan canvas top and its plastic window also present in excellent condition, and we were hard pressed to find flaws on the exterior.
Interior
Inside, things are also nice beginning with the blue and white vinyl doors that recall the outer spear once again across the midline, intersected by a door pull that is slightly canted up for better ergonomics. The blue and white bench seat is split 70/30 and is in beautiful condition as is the rear bench which is a bit narrower to make room for the convertible apparatus which is lined with the decorative pattern found on the door panels. The white plastic steering wheel has a hairline crack in one of the spokes but is otherwise a fantastic design with a metallic horn ring that overlays the plastic. San Pedro blue washes over most of the upper and lower dash while the center portion is decidedly art deco in design with displays over the cream backed panel and lined metal band. The integrated AM radio display is larger than any we've seen in this era and the controls are housed in a chrome panel with vent controls below the center glove box. It's really a unique interior that is full of interesting features. Blue carpeted mats cover the floor and like the rest, is clean as is the trunk which has a rubberized mat and spare tire.
Drivetrain
Spotless and show worthy, under the hood we find the 217.8ci L-head 6 cylinder engine rated at 100 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor. A 3-speed manual with overdrive sends power to the rear wheels and 4.11 gears, while drum brakes are furnished on front and back. A retro look battery is under the hood for a more authentic presentation.
Undercarriage
An X-frame dominates the very clean underside where surface rust is practically non-existent. A single exhaust flows through the back, through the X-frame, into a glasspack style muffler and then out the back where a decorative exhaust deflector adds some shine to the tailpipe and pushes fumes towards the street. Coils spring suspension is provided up front and leaf springs are out back. We note a touch of transmission fluid on the transmission and a single drop of oil on the oil pan.
Drive-Ability
Did people in the 50's realize their daily driver would someday be considered rolling art? We hope so because driving or riding in one of these, in this condition, is something special. The car purred onto our test loop and provided a smooth ride, wonderful visibility, a comfortable cabin, and all in a cheerful shade of blue! All of the bells and whistles worked with the exception of a stuck lower heater slide and the epic AM radio is not working.
Near perfect paint, show winning provenance, a relatively uncommon model all are the ingredients in a recipe for a great purchase opportunity. Someone's pride and joy is ready for its next steward and will provide a turnkey show car that can be enjoyed parked with the hood open, or while cruising with the top down.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
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| Year: | 1954 |
| Make: | Plymouth |
| Model: | Belvedere |
| Mileage: | 26517 |
| Exterior Color: | San Pedro Blue |
| Interior Color: | Blue |
| Trim: | Series P25-3 Convertible |
| Body: | convertible |
| Stock: | 6445 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 3 Speed Manual W/ Overdrive |
| Vin: | 13746521 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
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