I have been watching it for awhile. Is it overpriced? https://semo.craigslist.org/cto/6173371068.html
Don't know it but it looks to be from a dry state in good condition.
Price would be something to negotiate some but if it were here in Canada in Cdn dollars it would not last long.
Shipping, customs duty and dollar exchange put it out of my range.
Good luck in your quest!!
Stephen
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
It is in St. Louis Mo. I am selling my 1960 sports car that I have had for almost 49 years to find a 1930's Plymouth. I prefer a 1934 or 1937 2 dr sedan. The sports car is more and more difficult to get in and out of. :-\ I have been looking at a site called SMclassics. I can not get any response from them. Would like to know the price of two cars in Ohio so as not waste their time and mine if it is beyond my budget. Anybody know of this site.
To be true looks to be a sound little car, I don't know the model but there are plenty of folk here or on our Facebook page more qualified to give you advice. For me I would want to see a lot more photos especially what it was like before restoration, these cars were built to last, this one being 82yrs old. You could contact the 1935 Technical Adviser for his advice on what you should look out for, his name and contact details can be found on the inside cover of the clubs magazine. Hope this helps for you to come to the right decision but please make sure you are comfortable in the car before you buy, the tech adviser will know if there is one close to you.
Tom, you have pointed out a point that I have been telling well-meaning friends, it has been years since a sat in a 30's Plymouth and I want to do just that before I buy. I have a 1954 Chevy truck that is somewhat modified. The seats are from a modern car and I know my son at 6'2" would not fit, I am 5'10" and 200 lbs and it is a little tight and I know old cars were made for short drives and smaller people. So I need to find one close to home.
Old, you might want to consider a 33 or 34 that have the suicide doors, the 2 door sedans have wider doors, the 34 PE holds it's value well but there was also the PF and PG, the E/F had independent front suspension where the G went back to solid front beam with leaf springs. I have both the PD which is 1933 and a PE both are in various states of restoration. My PE is my avatar a rare special build.
Thanks, Tom, My concern about the 33 is I will want to do highway driving and the 4 Cyl. may not be up to it. I know of a 6cyl. that has a dual carb set up and there is available 3 carb setup. It will not be a daily driver but I hope frequent driver and I don't want to overstress it. I started my search with a 34 then read more and think the 35 with the better cooling may be better for me. Love the look of the 34 especially 2drs. Then I found a 37 slant back with a trunk. Whisey washy huh? I definitely what a floor shift and the gauges in front of the steering wheel. I have a 1954 Chevy truck with original 6 but has a T-5 trans and all the things a modern truck has. I just drove it 1700 miles to the east coast and back. I also go to Kansas City every year for I show. The car will not be a trailer queen.
The '33 has a six cylinder engine. The main difference between the '33 and '34 engines is an increase in stroke. Both engines use the same rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, pistons, etc. '34 will have more power due to increased stroke/displacement. If there is any difference in longevity it is likely in the '33 engine's favor as its shorter stroke may put less stress on various components.
'33 has the gauges in the center of the dash which you indicate you prefer them in front of the driver.
I understand wanting a trunk. One big issue on touring with my '33 two door is that everything we take must go in the rear seat area.
Thanks, Todd, I guess I got a little confused about which had the 4cyl. I am new about the particulars and I am old. I have wanted a 30's Plymouth for more than 30 years but still cannot convince myself at 74 years old to get one. If what I want falls in my lap I will get it. As I mentioned I have a modified 1954 Chevy 3100 and I looked for 7 years and found it 5 miles from home. Then I put a whole lot of money in it. I don't don't want to go through that again. I got caught up in the while you are in there let's do this and that and I have twice in it what I can get out of it.
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Thanks, Todd, I guess I got a little confused about which had the 4cyl. I am new about the particulars and I am old. I have wanted a 30's Plymouth for more than 30 years but still cannot convince myself at 74 years old to get one. If what I want falls in my lap I will get it. As I mentioned I have a modified 1954 Chevy 3100 and I looked for 7 years and found it 5 miles from home. Then I put a whole lot of money in it. I don't don't want to go through that again. I got caught up in the while you are in there let's do this and that and I have twice in it what I can get out of it.
Only twice in it that you can get out? You are doing good. :)
When I was reconditioning/restoring my car I figured that every dollar I put into it raised its value by about 25 cents. Now that it has been together for a number of years, most dollars I put in it decrease the value (for every dollar of gas and oil represents so many more miles of wear and tear). I figure it is a hobby and hobbies lose money. If it made money then it would be a business.
I just sold a 1960 MGA that I bought the week I got back from Viet Nam in Dec. 1968. bought for 1200 with 43000 one owner miles. It has 79112. I sold it to a flipper for 8000 and I figure over the years I put less than 4000 in it so I did all right plus the fun factor of driving it all those years. It was getting difficult to get in and out of. That is why I am looking for a nice daily driver Plymouth. It won't be driven in winter.