6T-FinSeeker Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) For Sale: 1957 Plymouth Plaza 4 door sedan - Florida - $7,500 - Phone: 786-712-4301 https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/d/hialeah-1957-plymouth-plaza/7096908528.html There are a total of 24 pictures on the Craigslist ad. Seller's Description: For sale 1957 Plymouth six cylinder manual, runs and drive, exterior 90% little rust, interior 95% original. 4 tires new good year 7.50/14 the cars sound good it’s excellent condition. Estoy vendiendo un 57/ Plymouth seis cilindros manual completamente original tiene 4 gomas nuevas el carro camina perfecto. OPEN TRADE. Thanks Edited March 31, 2020 by 6T-FinSeeker add additional info (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Beautiful car! And thanks for the education...I'd never heard of a Plaza from Plymouth. How many years did they offer it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Plymouth Plazas were made from 1954 to 1958. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I did not know that they were still using the flathead in 1957 passenger cars. Cool. Thanks for sharing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Through 1959 in passenger cars (and probably at least the mid 70s for industrial use). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) Plaza was the entry level Plymouth for 1957. Savoy was the intermediate, and Belvedere was top of the full-model line - Fury was offered only as a 2-door no-post hardtop in 1957. The next year was "BADGE-ENGINEERING TIME"- Each model moved up one name, so Savoy was entry, Belvedere was middle, and Fury was upper level, with the Sport Fury being offered only as a 2-door no-post hardtop . The flathead six soldiered on through the 1959 model year behind some really good V-8 engines and Power-Flyte 2-speed, and Torque-Flyte 3-speed automatic transmissions. Our 1957 Savoy with the 301 ci V-8 and Power-Flyte was a dynamite driver when I finally got my license, but it was a 4-door sedan, and my '49 red Pontiac convertible was more fun. Edited March 30, 2020 by Marty Roth My '49, not '59 red Pontiac convertible (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 My Dad bought a new '55 Plymouth wagon with a V-8 as our family car in 1955 when I was 7 years old. Four years later, it threw a rod. Dad was so distrustful of the V-8 that he went out and bought a '59 wagon with the flathead 6. I always thought it was bizarre that such a "modern" car was powered by such an old-fashioned engine. Standard 3-speed transmission, too. My Dad was quite frugal when it came to automotive purchases! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I remember a 57 Plaza down the street from our house as a kid in the 60's. Rusted out fender tops, rockers, and rear fenders as well as flapping doors. That was East coast Nova Scotia Canada where the salt was heavy and the tin was rotten! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Rust was a big issue in 1957 for Chrysler and some less than stellar quality issues which was uncharacteristic for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 30 minutes ago, TerryB said: Rust was a big issue in 1957 for Chrysler and some less than stellar quality issues which was uncharacteristic for them. Yes most of them headed to the crusher by the mid 60's due to rust, way out of date fins, and poor build quality. The floors and trunk were always rotted from poor protective paint, lots of gaps in the window and trunk seals. So for me it's nice to see this Plain Jane survivor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Ed Luddy said: Yes most of them headed to the crusher by the mid 60's due to rust, way out of date fins, and poor build quality. The floors and trunk were always rotted from poor protective paint, lots of gaps in the window and trunk seals. So for me it's nice to see this Plain Jane survivor. That's what attracted me to this Plymouth also -- not fully loaded with options, just a basic car, like so many of the cars that I saw growing up, basic transportation for middle class families with kids. It's nice to see that the various owners of this car, over time, saw the value and preserved her. Plus, she's got fins! 🙂 Edited March 31, 2020 by 6T-FinSeeker fix typo (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 At $7500 and this level of condition, I'd say this Plymouth would pretty much be appropriate in the "bargains on the web" thread. Who cares that it only has a flathead six? I like that Chrysler Corp. was giving forward look Exner styling to low end and entry level buyers, too. My cursory internet search shows the '57 Plymouth six made 132 hp at 3600 rpm. I'm guessing that was good enough to cruise all day at 55 or maybe 60 down the highway, with a top speed of maybe 85. Maybe more with the right gearing. Sometimes less is more. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 It's an affordable and excellent example.of the era. It is what Grandpa drove. Cool car, you just have to expect to hear "advice" on how to ruin it with a SBC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 The six, stick is a great combination. The flat head six is a tough little engine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) So tempted I just had to contact the seller I did.. This color is just so different. And I have a thing for mopar flat 6's. The American work horse of a motor only outdone by an equal work horse called the slant six. But I seem to be missing any image showing a parking brake? I am guessing it was still on the rail of the 3 speed? Edited April 3, 2020 by Brooklyn Beer (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36 D2 Coupe Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I just love this car! Granddad had one very much like it and I even got to drive it. I am blown away that this Plain Jane car has survived in showroom condition. I could really enjoy touring this sweet old girl. Love the colour too. What a beauty! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 The color on the 57 is Jade Green Poly lower, and Sand Dune White upper. Somebody should grab it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 sold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 To you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 By this point in time, the sweet little flathead six was more out of fashion than actually outdated. I always likes the slant six that followed, but even to this day, I hate the sound of Chrysler's gear reduction starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 nope. 3 days ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Brooklyn Beer said: nope. 3 days ago Sorry! It sure is a good looking car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 13 hours ago, Brooklyn Beer said: So tempted I just had to contact the seller I did.. This color is just so different. And I have a thing for mopar flat 6's. The American work horse of a motor only outdone by an equal work horse called the slant six. But I seem to be missing any image showing a parking brake? I am guessing it was still on the rail of the 3 speed? There is one picture that shows the parking brake handle(black) just below the chrome dash knob all the way on the left. It blends in pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 See--it had price , location , photos and it sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 9:09 PM, 6T-FinSeeker said: Plus, she's got fins! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, 60FlatTop said: Yeah! Beautiful 1960 Buick! Nice license plate, too!!! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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