Plymouth Other (1931)
for sale
Price: US $9,950.00
Price: US $9,950.00
1931 PLYMOUTH 3-Window Coupe with Rumble Seat
; Original Classic; Hot Rod? Street Rod?
Great
condition.
NO RESERVE !!!
No low-ball opening price with a ridiculously
high reserve that will do little but waste your time. Final bidder takes
this car home.
Presented for your bidding consideration is a
very rare, very nice, 86-year old, mostly original, 1931 Plymouth Model PA
3-window coupe automobile with rumble seat . . .
HOT RODDERs
: As a street rod guy, I originally bought
this vehicle with intentions of turning it into a chopped, dropped, balls-to-the-wall supercharged street machine. However, I’ve recently
acquired an Oldsmobile that more fits my particular requirements. I need
room, so this one has to go.
This fine Plymouth could
be the clean-slate start of your next Hot Rod project. Its heavy-duty
frame has never been hacked on; the body, fenders, and running boards are all
Detroit steel; and the top has never been assaulted with a bad chop job. The engine compartment is extra long so you probably won’t have to cut into the
firewall to fit a high-performance V8 into the space (the Plymouth’s wheel-base
is 6” longer than Ford’s Model A). In fact, these Plymouths are 500 pounds
heavier than the Model A’s, which is testament to its stronger frame and body. Almost no wood, unlike other manufacturers, was used. According to the
great website . . .
www.allpar.com/old/pa-plymouth.html:
Use of wood was kept to a
minimum (most of it going into the roof as a support for the fabric roof
covering). The car was fire and crash proof, according to the
factory, and to prove their point, Plymouth engineers took a PA sedan to nearby
Bald Mountain and pushed the car over a cliff. The car came crashing down, overturning several times on its downward descent, but landing on its wheels.
Amazingly, not one single pane of glass in the car was broken, so engineers
climbed into the car, started it up and drove it to the top of the mountain
where they again pushed it over the cliff - nineteen times! At the end of the
19th crash, all doors were operable and outside of dented fenders and running
boards, and a few body dents, the car was still operable. The estimated cost of
repairs to put the car back into A-1 condition? $50! Without a doubt, Plymouth
engineers felt they could easily call this all steel body a Triumph of
Engineering.
The side windows crank
up and down with ease, the doors open easily and close firmly, and the
windshield tilts out and locks into position. Although the oval rear
window register needs help, it does open so you can talk with folks in the
rumble seat or for maximum ventilation on those hot days. All glass
is good.
The paint is pretty good
considering its age, with a few chips and a small worn off area from a tarp
when being shipped (see photo). I clear-coated it so it wouldn’t rust, but you
are most likely going to do a custom paint job anyway. It is missing
the rumble seat handle. After you upgrade all the systems, you could
sell the 1931 parts you remove to Plymouth enthusiasts. I’ll provide the number
of a guy who wants to buy the engine.
Included is a March
1970 Rod & Custom Magazine which features an article on a
hot-rodded `31 Plymouth coupe back in the day. See photos.
Over 100, 000 Model A
coupes were produced in 1931. But only 9, 696 Plymouth coupes were
built.
You will certainly stand out in the crowd with this very rare
car.
Park this coupe next to 15 Model A’s at a car show and guess which
one will get the most attention?
RESTORATIONISTS
: It may be impossible to find an
unmolested 3-window coupe in such great condition. No heavy body work to take
hundreds of your hours to repair. Body panels line up nicely.
This Model PA was built
in Detroit between June 1, 1931 and July 12, 1932 and bears Serial #
1624787. Its Engine # is: PA95382. The PA was a totally new design
and was “factory-wise” a 1932, but they called it a 1931. Plymouth
engineers added hydraulic brakes on all four wheels; a balanced crankshaft with
matched-weight pistons and rods; 4-rings per piston; the Silver Dome cylinder
head; the Floating Power transmission; full-pressure engine lubrication; a
larger fuel tank; and a lower center of gravity.
The comfy interior
upholstery is intact and very nice and shows very well with no smoke or musty
odors. The rumble seat upholstery is newer and very nice. She
starts, shifts, brakes, and steers as expected. This is a beautiful
example of a historic 1931 Plymouth coupe. I’ve driven `31 Model A’s and
they have no where nearly the power of this 4-cylinder engine. In the
day, Plymouth advertised this engine as, “The economy of a four; the
smoothness of a six.” They weren’t kidding.
She’s got an original
196.1 cubic inch 4-cylinder engine boasting 56 horsepower and an amazing 130
foot-pounds of torque. The 3-speed manual transmission gets you up to
speed quickly. It goes down the road straight, shifts smoothly, and
the original hydraulic brakes on all four wheels stop you just as
designed.
The Allstate
Safety Tread 19” tires on steel wire wheels are checked, but hold air
well with no leak downs.
The rubberized top is
tight with no tears.
The rear spare tire
mount (currently off the car) is included, as is a spare wire wheel (no
tire). See photo.
She’s in wonderful condition
for her age and therefore a great candidate for a Museum Quality Restoration;
Advertising & Promotional use; a parade car; or just drive it as is and
have a great time with the family! Put your friends or the kids in
the rumble seat, swing open the windshield, and go for a cruise to the drive-in
for a burger, or show up at the local car show, or go for a drive in the
country. You’ll get lots of thumbs-up wherever this classic automobile
takes you. You can’t help but smile when you’re driving this sweet old
Plymouth Coupe.
Also included is an
original Owner’s Manual and a laminated 2-sided Ignition, Starting &
Lighting, Carburetion, and Tune-up spec sheet. See photos.
If you’re looking for a
very rare 1931 3-window Plymouth coupe, you won’t find a better example
than this beauty.
I am holding a clear, lien-free, 1931 Plymouth coupe title in my name.
Questions? Message
me through eBay or call 757-787-4070.
There is a great deal of
interest in this car locally. If sold, I reserve the right to end the
auction early. However, after the first bid I will not sell it locally
and the highest bidder takes this 3-Window Coupe home.
Don’t let this one slip away.
A FEW QUICK DETAILS:
Starts, drives, shifts, and brakes as designed Four period-correct tires (Allstate Safety Tread) All tires are mounted on 19” steel wire wheels Big hubcaps with Plymouth logos Spare tire rear-mount bracket (not on car, but included) Spare steel wire wheel included (no tire) Nice rumble seat (with 2 fender step pads) Nice upholstered interior Nice paint (see description) Good glass Rot-free undercarriage Rare, roll-down, oval rear window Tilt-out windshield Brand new 6-Volt One-wire alternator Original (not a reprint) 1931 Plymouth Instruction Book (Owners manual) 2-sided laminated Spec sheet March 1970 Rod & Custom Magazine
NO RESERVE !!!
Good luck!
The small print:
This vehicle is being
sold AS-IS WHERE-IS, with NO WARRANTY.
The winning bidder must
provide a non-refundable $500 deposit via PayPal or cash-in-person within
24-hours.
The balance must be paid
cash-in-person or by Cashier’s Check (drawn on a bank in the United
States) and received by me within 7 days of auction end.
The car must be picked
up within 14 days of auction end. Cleared, full payment is required
before the car will be released.
Pickup or shipping
arrangements must be made by the buyer at the buyer’s expense. I
will be happy to assist in loading.
I can deliver the car to
you for $2.50 per mile one-way (prepaid), up to 200 miles, as determined
by www.Mapquest.com from zip code 23417. If you want me
to deliver the car, delivery payment must be received by me (and funds cleared)
before the car will be delivered.
If you have less than 5
feedbacks, contact me before bidding or I may cancel your bid.
update: 2017-01-16
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1931 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1624787 | Mileage: | 52,339 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Plymouth |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Other |
Body Type: | Coupe | Engine: | 196 cu in |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Drive Type: | 2WD |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Sub Model: | Rumble seat | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | Blue | Disability Equipped: | No |
Interior Color: | Tan |