The introduction of a lower-price line Plymouth to compete head-on with Ford and Chevrolet, helped Chrysler Corporation weather the Depression years of the early 1930s. By the time this 1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe Coupe was made, Plymouth's standard power unit was a 201.3 cubic inch side valve six producing a maximum of 87 bhp. The P12 Special Deluxe was Plymouth's top-of-the range series, boasting no fewer than nine different body styles for 1941. That same year a Plymouth sedan would claim its place in motoring history when it became the first car to be driven from Detroit, Michigan to the tip of South America, an often-perilous journey of 15,745 miles that took eight months, substantiating their reputation of durability.
201.3 cubic in six-cylinder engine
3-speed manual transmission
Factory AM radio and clock
Wide whitewall tires
Recent service and sorting with receipts
Desirable Special Deluxe Coupe
Runs and drives great
The elegant soft Blue color on this coupe helps highlight its beautiful art deco styling. An older, but exceptionally well cared for restoration presents well and looks amazing. With an excellent paint finish, wide whitewall tires and brilliant chrome and trim, this is a high-quality Plymouth. The interior appears period correct, featuring comfortable cloth seats and optional heater. The deco-inspired dash design is correctly wood-grained with correct radio, knobs, switches, clock and clean gauge cluster housing the speedometer, oil pressure, amps, temperature and fuel gauges. A set of seat belts have been added for safety.
The rugged six-cylinder engine provides ample power and is a pleasure to operate through the 3-speed, column-shifted manual transmission. Recent receipts with the car indicate it was recently treated to a new clutch kit and bearings, oil pan gasket, generator rebuild, oil change, transmission resealing with new synchronizers, new U-joint boots and fuel pump repair.
This well-preserved and handsome 1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe Coupe is an exceptional example of prewar style and elegance that is both affordable and enjoyable to drive. Call today!
