58L-Y8 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Belvedere - $6,950 - Palisade, CO https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/palisade-1951-plymouth-cranbrook/7181227685.html 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Belvedere - P23C Special Deluxe Coupe - 2 Door Hard Top · Amazingly Rust Free 69-Year-Old Car · Running and Driving · Flathead 6 Cylinder 218ci · 3 on the Tree - Manual Transmission · Brakes have been gone through. New Wheel Cylinders, Master Cylinder, Brake Lines, Etc.. · Newer Fuel Pump · Newer Battery · Newer Tires · It’s been recently gone through and checked out mechanically - Leaks a little oil around the rear main and the rear differential has a seep. · Engine sounds and runs great - Odometer shows 3381 · Great documentation. Owner’s Manual, Accessory Manual, Etc. See Pics. This car is in very good condition for being a 69-year original car. I believe it was repainted once. The interior looks 100% original. The body is in decent condition. Paint has scratches and a few dents. Chrome is in decent shape. It’s definitely a good start for a hot rod or a restoration. Could be a great cruiser as is.The car is definitely not a perfect vehicle. (Please refer to pictures for actual condition). It runs and drives good. Selling mainly because the condition is too nice to chop into a hot rod for me. I think I’d be a great driver as is, it’s fun to drive. It’s a GREAT Sunday driver. Asking $6950.00 Or Best Offer. Trades will be considered. Cars, boats, anything with a motor. Partial trades for guns. No electronics or crap. Contact: If you have any questions, please Text/Call Kevin (9-7-0)-6-4-zero-1-8-four-2. Copy and paste in your email: 36d7fe73b4d93a1ca33a01329db40a69@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Belvedere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 This car I think is more unique than my first glance told me it was. I don't see a lot of hardtops from '51. My '50 two door was a sedan (P 19) and more in the vein of what I'm used to seeing. Needs some of the bodywork corrected, but otherwise looks like it might be solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I actually have an NOS set of vent visors for this car. They are really long and look like they go from the windshield to the rear window. I have no idea how they mount, but they are still in the Mopar box. It's like 6 foot long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I think light over dark looks better on these early 50’s cars but I do like these Belvederes in most any color combo. Wish it was close enough to take a look at........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 It does seem like a reasonable price for a decent car. Looks like it might have been a grey car at one time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Western Colorado cars typically have very solid sheet metal and good chrome trim because of the low humidity and arid conditions of that region. What does suffer is the paint and soft trim from the intense sun and hot temperatures. I lived in an intermountain town in the 1970's in college, but also had a few opportunities to visit the western part of the state, was amazed at how well preserved older cars were there that had largely rusted to extinction here in the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Wow -- yet another superb MoPar at a very reasonable price. And who knew that Plymouth made a hardtop in 1951? I certainly didn't. A great opportunity for someone looking to get started in the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosmo Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I really like these first generation Plymouth hardtops - I actually like the '52 over the '51 because of the way the trim allows for a slightly bolder two-tone theme. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 First year for the Hardtop. I like the rear window treatment. Interesting Plymouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, John S. said: First year for the Hardtop. I like the rear window treatment. Interesting Plymouth. +1. I like it a lot more than my 49 Special Deluxe with the more standard window treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 This red & white Belvedere was bid to $4145 on Ebay last night but didn't meet reserve. It's a presentable car but I don't agree that the interior is 100% original as the seller suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Agree - sure looks like the seats have been done in a non-original way. But at this price point, not so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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