1938 Plymouth Coupe

Description

We love seeing cars from the 1930s get a new life as cool updated hot rods, but most of the time they are a Ford or Chevy. That's what makes this 1936 Plymouth coupe so appealing. It has sleek paint, an A/C interior, overdrive transmission, and four-wheel disc brake upgrades to fit in perfectly with this crowd. But it stays truly unique by remaining Mopar faithful right down to the classic Hemi V8 under the hood.

The business coupe is the best place to start when you want a custom street machine. They already have a performance/outlaw history because moonshines loved the extra-large trunks. And not only was this body style great for extra cargo, but it also happened to have one of the best profiles around as the long rear end has plenty of space to develop the smooth curves. It's nicely showcased on a deep blue paint with so much gloss it almost looks wet. It really has the kind of freshness that reminds you there are only about 4,500 miles on the whole build. This sleek finish is joined by custom touches like the Hemi badging and tasteful red and white pinstripes for a patriotic look. There's also just the right amount of chrome with classic pieces like the bumpers, waterfall grille, and sailing ship hood ornament meet a polished set of Foose 17-inch alloys with a larger rear tire set for a more aggressive stance.

Pop the remote door openers to reveal a thoughtfully done interior. A deep blue returns on the carpeting and sides to give the door panels a custom Plymouth three sail style. Even the trunk is fully finished in this theme. But while this has style, you'll really appreciate the full substance that was added to the substance of this custom setup. It starts with the tasteful maroon leather that covers the pair of well-bolstered high-back bucket seats. There's more added comfort with air conditioning, power windows, cup holders, and an AM/FM/CD stereo with USB input. They also made sure this was a driver's machine with a Lokar floor shifter, a tilt steering column, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a dash dominated by crisp Classic Instruments gauges.

You're going to love lifting the hood at car shows because this classic Plymouth has classic Mopar power. It's a first-gen Firepower Hemi V8, and in fact, the code comes back to a rare DeSoto 330 cubic-inch unit. You'll love talking about this special motor and all that polish means it's ready to be showcased today. But a coupe like this was built for driving. That's why the V8 inhales deeply with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with added power as shorty headers feed the dual exhaust. A thoughtful setup also means good details like a battery mounted in the trunk and an aluminum radiator with electric fan. As you look underneath, the clean presentation reminds you of how fresh the build is. You'll also spot the upgraded suspension with tubular front A-arms, a four-link rear, and adjustable all around. This one was built to be enjoyed at all times, and that's why you have nice features like four-wheel power disc brakes, power steering, and a four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive.

This car has been part of a family's long-term collection. It was built out of a labor of love, and you can really see that in the details. There are even restoration photos so you can take others on this car's restoration/transformation journey. So this awesome Plymouth makes for a high-quality and distinct custom that you just know belongs in your garage. Call now!