thomba49 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi and Hello,I am totally new here and still I want your help.I have decided upon my next car for purchase: It shall be a 1949 Plymouth convertible. For various reasons that I am more than happy to discuss.I am obviously scanning the net for offers, but yet with rather little success.What am I looking for: Close to stock and in best as possible shape.Thank you very much for your help. Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 You should be able to buy the nicest one in the world for under 20k. I have seen decent drivable ones for 10k or so. Dependable, easy to find parts but not a burner on the highway. I drove a Special Deluxe in High School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Sold 2 years ago for 20.000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Blue car sold at Mecum for 23.000 3 years ago-54.000 milesYellow car sold at BJ 2 years ago for 23.000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Couple of 49s in the high 20s 2 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Beautiful cars. Couldn't find any for sale on the net search. Watch the auctions, you never know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Dave, where did you get those photos of the red one and the green one? I know those cars well, they're owned by a friend of mine. I sold the red one when I was with my old dealership, but I don't think the green one ever came to market. Those photos are in his shop, do you know him? Small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prs519 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 On post #3, does the air-cooled clutch refer to the fact that it may be missing a flywheel cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Dave, where did you get those photos of the red one and the green one? I know those cars well, they're owned by a friend of mine. I sold the red one when I was with my old dealership, but I don't think the green one ever came to market. Those photos are in his shop, do you know him? Small world!MattI did a Google search for a 49 Plymouth convertible. Only reason That I did search, I thought below 20G was low. Do not know any of the owners, may have hauled them maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 You should be able to buy the nicest one in the world for under 20k. I have seen decent drivable ones for 10k or so. Dependable, easy to find parts but not a burner on the highway. I drove a Special Deluxe in High School.Hi, thanks for your remarks.Yes, dependable they are. And you are absolutely right - no highway burners. I just previously sold my P15 Business Coupe. With a family extension just having one bench just isn't enough anymore. Unfortunately, because the P15 Business Coupe style I really like the most. Actually, I also find P15 convertibles "better looking". But they simply haven't got enough space in the rear seat area.In terms of highway burner potential I am intending to install an OD in my next car. Will not enhance the top speed obviously, but will make highway driving a bit more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Hi Dave, I suppose you are working on cars like this? Amazing to have two in one garage at the same time. The red one I would have bought bought immediately. Edited January 21, 2015 by thomba49 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Beautiful cars. Couldn't find any for sale on the net search. Watch the auctions, you never know!!Honestly, I am a Mopar fan. The P15 series - as already indicated - I certainly like the most. The 1950 convertible certainly looks a bit beefier, but the fin aspect of the 49 model I find quite appealing.And yes, I have to admit, if I could I would go for a Chrysler convertible. But certainly not in my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 MattI did a Google search for a 49 Plymouth convertible. Only reason That I did search, I thought below 20G was low. Do not know any of the owners, may have hauled them maybe.Dave, you are absolutely right. I expect a very good to good convertible to go for the high 20s also. And that is what I am willing to invest. There actually is one on offer on craiglist on the east cost (would be better for me), but that would need a lot of work done. Unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Blue car sold at Mecum for 23.000 3 years ago-54.000 milesYellow car sold at BJ 2 years ago for 23.000[ATTACH=CONFIG]291870[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291871[/ATTACH]Thank you all for your "internet inspirations". Those I have found also and I have activated google alert to help my search. So I should "read" about any new offerings coming up. But - so I believe - very often good quality cars never actually show up on the internet as they are being sold directly.So, maybe if you hear something do let me know. Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Here is a teaser-to new.1966 Plymouth Fury-nice CA car in my area. 14.5000. Yes, I do work on these cars. we have about 30+cars and trucks from 1933 to 1968. I took these at our garage. Building a 34 Dodge pick up for a customer and working brakes and trans on a 57 Chry Imp at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Here is a teaser-to new.1966 Plymouth Fury-nice CA car in my area. 14.5000. Yes, I do work on these cars. we have about 30+cars and trucks from 1933 to 1968. I took these at our garage. Building a 34 Dodge pick up for a customer and working brakes and trans on a 57 Chry Imp at this time.[ATTACH=CONFIG]291897[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291898[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291899[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291900[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291901[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291902[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291903[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291904[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291905[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]291906[/ATTACH]Certainly nice, but just not my cup of tea :-) Feels like driving an almost too new car :-) And I do like the 40s style simply that bit more. Edited January 21, 2015 by thomba49 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 They have a big swap meet here in Turlock CA this Sat. I'll keep my eyes open. They say that a lot of Mopars are in the selling field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks. But please, no hazzle for you. Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm going there to sell and buy cars and parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Okay. Good luck on your business quest :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Dave, where did you get those photos of the red one and the green one? I know those cars well, they're owned by a friend of mine. I sold the red one when I was with my old dealership, but I don't think the green one ever came to market. Those photos are in his shop, do you know him? Small world!By the way: Have just noticed that the green one is now also on sale (probably at your old place: vintage motor cars?). But I must say: the colour combination of green, red interior and beige top is kind of akward to say the least :-) But than, it is always in the eye of the beholder, isn't? Edited January 21, 2015 by thomba49 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I assume you saw this?http://forums.aaca.org/f145/sale-barn-find-1952-chrysler-new-386639.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 I assume you saw this?http://forums.aaca.org/f145/sale-barn-find-1952-chrysler-new-386639.htmlNo I have not. Thanks. But that is too much of a project for me, especially with such a starting price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 By the way - blue is kind of unusual for cars of that period - so I believe - but it certainly fits this Plymouth really well :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 What about stepping back a year to '48? This one - http://forums.aaca.org/f119/fun-reliable-1948-plymouth-ragtop-17-a-371396.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 By the way - blue is kind of unusual for cars of that period - so I believe - but it certainly fits this Plymouth really well :-)I have seen several 1949-1950 Plymouths painted in that soft blue color It looks very good on the car. Zeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 What about stepping back a year to '48? This one - http://forums.aaca.org/f119/fun-reliable-1948-plymouth-ragtop-17-a-371396.htmlI can not believe that this car hasn't sold yet. If I sell one of our cars, I will own it. That is a good buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1952NewYorkerconvertible Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I assume you saw this?http://forums.aaca.org/f145/sale-barn-find-1952-chrysler-new-386639.htmlthanks for the bump but I believe. auburnseeker has a closer match-. Ask me about a 48 Plymouth Convertible that's road ready, well sorted that needs a paint job that I can't get 15,000 for with 90 percent new chrome, tires top and interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomba49 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 What about stepping back a year to '48? This one - http://forums.aaca.org/f119/fun-reliable-1948-plymouth-ragtop-17-a-371396.htmlThank you very much for your support. I actually saw this car before. And yes, it could be a beauty. After all, my P15 Business Coupe almost looked the same given that mine was also in a light cream colour shade. But they are simply a tiny bit too tight in the back-seat area. And as I have to pack to kids in the back as well - at least occasionally - the 1949 world is simply more spacious. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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