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Four door 1939 Dodge for sale (not as complete) near Seattle for $3,450): https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/federal-way-great-classic/7733806347.html

@cjmarzoli The self shifter came out in 1934, as alluded to here: https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2018/the-1934-reo-automobiles-offered-no-gears-to-shift There are some transitory literature ads for sale right now that explain further details. Maybe others can point to a more definitive source.

FWIW: Very old thread with a ‘32 Hup with 8 cylinder Chrysler engine. Owner of a ‘32 crated Hup engine also posts in the thread:

@beemergb FWIW, this posting shows it sold back then: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/chrysler-straight-eight-324-cu-in.1082653/ posting is for a model C23 with the 323ci 8, which would be distinct from a CD, if that matters to you.

It’s a 1931-1932 Plymouth model PA not PB.

It’s a PA.

Production numbers on the preceding A400 (may be more authoritative source) : https://www.mcecars.com/vehicles/715/1931-ford-model-a400#

Here’s the imperial website for 1933, in case your interested: https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Yr/1933/index.htm

In 1948 the 8 cylinder engine and hydramatic transmission were such a popular combination that some cars that were slated to have the automatic with a six cylinder were changed on the assembly line. There’s a somewhat crude secondary plate under the main one indicating that. The Pontiac club ran an interesting article about it a few years back.

FWIW: The front sheet metal (e.g. nose, hood, hood sides) appear to be 1939 Chrysler.

In case you’ve not found it yet, the imperial club has owners manuals, service bulletins, etc. for your car available free for viewing: https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Yr/1939/index.htm

Thanks!

@mikewest what model year Lexington was that?

Here it is: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/emeryville-1951-plymouth-cranbrook/7666800184.html

https://www.conceptcarz.com/w7428/cord-l-29.aspx

I saw this on Facebook Market Place. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/812860643610548

@Hemi Joel in case you’re still looking… You migh check this (May / May not be usable) online auction out of Winnemucca, NV https://beta.govdeals.com/asset/147/21935 there’s also an old post here, in case you didn’t see / follow up (does not state sold):

Anyone making a purchase would want to clarify ownership, as the ad states “I bought it for my ==> ex <== back in 97, it was in his name and he passed away.”

Thank you for posting. I think this is the same car from the prior sale:

https://themarmonclub.com/wp-content/pdf/marmons-for-sale.pdf

@Leif in Calif A fair assessment. Multi-make car clubs can help to bridge the gap sans parts. However, when your Marmon 70 has a specialized oil distribution tube that can’t be found, general club wisdom prevails. Similar for a Durant 60, I would think. Maybe there’s an active nickel era HCCA, golden era, AACA or similar club around.

Durant Club for those who may be interested: https://durantmotors.shop

My suspicion is that the 1951 buyer would have been satisfied: https://www.mopardiy.com/the-history-of-chryslers-original-hemi-engine/

1950 Presto-Matic, from the manual: https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Yr/1950/50Owners/Page13.htm

Yes, it’s original.