Plymouth Other (1931)
for sale
Price: US $9,600.00
Price: US $9,600.00
1931 PLYMOUTH 3-Window Coupe with Rumble Seat
; Original Classic; Hot Rod? Street Rod? Great
condition.
NO RESERVE !
WOW !!!
Presented for your bidding consideration is a very
rare, very nice, 85-year old, mostly original, Plymouth Model PA automobile . .
.
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 worn off area from a tarp
when being shipped (see photo), 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.
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.
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. This
is a running automobile.
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 easily. It 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.
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 or the local car show or 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.
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.
Don’t let this one slip
away. NO RESERVE !!!
A FEW DETAILS:
Starts, drives, shifts, 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) 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 1931 Plymouth Instruction Book (Owners manual) is not a reprint Laminated Tune-up sheet
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 $200 deposit via PayPal or
cash-in-person within 24-hours.
The
balance must be paid cash-in-person or 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: 2016-01-25
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1624787 |
Year: | 1931 | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Mileage: | 9999999 | Transmission: | Manual |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Body Type: | Coupe |
Make: | Plymouth | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Model: | Other | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Engine: | 196.1ci | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | Blue | Disability Equipped: | No |
Interior Color: | Gray |