58L-Y8 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) For Sale: 1938 Plymouth coupe - $15,900 - Southington, CT - Still Available, Price Reduced to $14,900: 4-17-2022: Still Available, Price Reduced to- $13,900 - Southington CT - 11-18-2022: See New Link with current photos Below: 1938 Plymouth coupe - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: 1938 two door businesses coupe. There is no rust in the car and she looks great. I purchased the car 7 years ago out of Illinois from the Niece of the original owner who had inherited the car. A local newspaper did a story on her restoring the car in her husband’s shop. I no longer have the garage I have kept her in and she has now been outside for two months and this pains me. The car is not running at this time. Delivery is possible. $15,900 car will be sold with a title and bill of sale from me to you. My phone number is in one of the pictures. Thank you Contact: (860) 7-four-8-one-nine- 7-7 Copy and paste in your email: 1cfe01da33ad3e739ecb1ffa90c877af@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1938 Plymouth coupe. Edited November 19, 2022 by 58L-Y8 Still Available, Price Reduced to- $13,900 - Southington CT - 11-18-2022, Crossed out the dead CL link, (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Very interesting car, I really like it. A shame to leave it out in the snow. Price might be a little steep considering it does not run. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Really nice body style on these Plymouth’s. They don’t look “butt heavy” like some later business coupes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Nice automobile....I would be interested but already have a serious relationship with a 1937 DeSoto coupe. Good luck with the sale..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Actually, In my opinion, these Chrysler product coupes 1937 and 1938 are some of the best proportioned and styled coupes of that period, better than Ford and GM. (and I am a real GM guy!) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 It looks like the brake pedal is on the floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Bogart special! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Somebody needs to save this beauty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) Nice dash, steering wheel and floor mat. Do those bumpers look like they have been painted? It's a very minor point but do you guys think that there should be bumper guards on the front bumper, in addition to the ones that are on the rear? Edited February 6, 2022 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I am less than a half hour from Southington, so if anyone is seriously interested I could check this one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Bogart's Plymouth certainly had the bumper guards in front. He drove a similar car in "High Sierra." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 7 hours ago, GARY F said: It looks like the brake pedal is on the floor. Sure does, good catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 At 10k I might find it hard to resist but at 15 it seems it should be driving/stopping in the yard. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 At 15 should be a decent road car. Price really drops off on these Mopars once you travel through the 10-20 Range. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 If the seller has owned the car for SEVEN years, they have had PLENTY of time to get a TITLE in THEIR name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Bear in mind CT is a BOS only state so seller may not have been motivated to get a title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 The ad states that he has a title and a BOS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Still Available, Price Reduced to $14,900: 1938 Plymouth coupe - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive... (craigslist.org) Very nice 2door Plymouth business coupe. You will be the only one at a show with one. Car turns over easily by hand but has not been started in approximately 7 years. Interior is original and is in fair condition. Car is complete and all glass is good. Sold with a title and bill of sale. Comes with a small Illinois town newspaper article with pictures of the restoration. $14,900 Selling as we are moving. Phone number is in with the pictures. Respectfully, please call initially. Contact: (860) 7-four-8-one-nine- 7-7Copy and paste in your email: 0c07b9ce8f8633599ead227ec7299cc6@sale.craigslist.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) I had one of these. They are neat little coupes. Seller is minimum $5K too high for a non-runner with no brakes sitting outside covered in snow for a couple of years. Seller's price is for "what it was" not "what it is". This is not a business coupe (P-5) rather it is the P-6 deluxe coupe, although the differences are fairly minor (front vent windows, dash trim, etc.). I'd be curious about the level of "restoration" done on this car when the bumpers have only been painted silver rather than re-plated. And yes, front bumper guards are missing but, hard to find, crank hole cover is still in place. If I could read the future, I'd guess that this car will probably linger outdoors for a couple more years until the price drops to the point where it should be currently priced, which will ,still be too much at that point and then it will deteriorate to the point where it will need a complete restoration all over again (Connecticut winters will quickly take their toll) and then it will sell for a song. Edited April 20, 2022 by GregLaR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Greg to your point I had my T speedster project outside for a few months and it started to show deterioration, the chassis was done by a semi pro restorer, really nice paint, that was basically OK but bolts etc. Started surface rusting in no time. It ended up ok though, cleaned it up and sold it to a guy who was looking for a nice platform for his wooden T bodies. Ready to mount! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 That's a neat looking T Steve. This Plymouth has a great style, hopefully it doesnt live outside and was just rolled out for photo shoots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) Original ad from two months ago said it had been sitting outside for two months already, without a cover. Looks like all the snow around it had just been brushed off the car.... and no snow underneath. A cryin' shame for sure. Edited April 21, 2022 by GregLaR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Yeah this car is close by, and I love the bodystyle. Having had a very tired flat 6 Plymouth before I think they are great little engines. Hope someone swoops in with say $12k and it's a happy ending for all. The big question is, if it ran in last couple of years, why can't seller take a couple hours and get it running now? Buying it is a crapshoot IMO if you are banking on getting it running and cruise ready in an afternoon. At the price he wants it really should be running... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Not running is now a big discount for me. Even something as simple and easy to find parts (in most cases) as these flat 6's can really eat up your money, time and patience. My non running 36 Chrysler required all new pistons and a full valve job. My running 48 Plymouth Convertible, required all new valve springs , so I did a full valve job and lots of underhood stuff I wasn't going o do while there. My 51 Dodge "restored convertible" Ran pretty good off the trailer. I then rebuilt the carb, replaced the fuel pump, Replaced the broken intake and exhaust manifold (that was over $1000 in parts alone), as well as the bad waterpump. So even running flat 6's that have been neglected or monkeyed with can get expensive and not running, really expensive in relation to what they are. Nope now it needs to be running or a significant discount. Oh yeah all of them needed new tires and brakes. The 48 Needed king pins, bushings, Tie Rod ends, a control arm and a new steering box. Non running cars can be money pits real fast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 And after the sorting out one must consider the fuel costs nowadays to drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 The smallest thing you will pay for in most of our cases is fuel , even at the ridiculous recent bump. Now everything that we have to buy for them that's going up because of inflation caused partially by fuel prices, that will have probably be more significant than what goes in the tank. Maybe not so much if you tour alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I was thinking about breaking down for some more period tires for my Wasp, I see they have jumped in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter S Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Actually inflation is reducing the cost of this car in real dollar terms every day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 That's what I told people about my 36 Cord. With inflation and since I lowered the price as well, It's like getting 10 grand off or 20% since it's priced at 50, down from my old asking of 55G. I throw in 5, the gov't throws in 5 and now it's a deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Hard to say right now what people are willing to throw around for luxury items, or "nice to have" old cars. Perhaps harder to sell now than a year ago but demand for everything is high, especially cars in general. There arent many proper antiques left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 For Comparison I just ran across this 37 on Facebook for 16,500 in IL. NEeds some work but it is running and driving and has really nice woodgraining on the dash. Looks better under the hood as well. Not sure if the link works. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1489205701494579/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A0c0e338b-b5b6-46f2-87e1-bdb3aa93359f 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiclines Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 New Price ---- 1938 Plymouth coupe - $13,900 (Southington CT) https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/plantsville-1938-plymouth-coupe/7559121072.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIPLOWGUY Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 This is from Facebook Market place: "This is a very nice 1938 Plymouth business coupe. The older restoration is holding up very well, Car has a great shine. Interior is just fair as you can see in the pictures. The frame and body are excellent. Sold with a title old registrations and a bill of sale. Car has not been started in the past eight years, but it does turn over by hand. It will need brake work and fuel system cleaned out, and of course a battery.  car can be delivered in Connecticut. I will not waste your time, please show some real interest." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimm63 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) That is a good looking car. Curious as to what a fair price might be. $5,000? Less? With the cost of rebuilding the engine factored in, along with everything else, I am guessing you could be upside down if he gave you the car. Would this car have any chance of keeping up with traffic on a major road? One of my constraints is that I really can't get anywhere without having to use big roads, so its a safety issue for me as I do like to drive them. From what I see, the seller has done nothing to the car since February other than place ads, not to mention the last 8 years. Edited December 5, 2022 by Zimm63 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Zimm63 said: Would this car have any chance of keeping up with traffic on a major road? Might be OK for short runs at 65 mph. It has a 4.10 to 1 differential so the engine would be revving pretty high. It's got a 3 1/8" bore X 4 3/8" stroke which isn't going to be real happy being run at high RPM's for long periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 The coupes were the only models that had 3:90 rear ends in '36. All the other models had 4:10s. I'm sure that was also true of later years, like this '38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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