Feature Car of The Week! 1941 Plymouth 6 Cylinder, 3-Speed Plymouth built its four-billionth car in 1941. Model year sales were high as people purchased new vehicles in anticipation of Americas likely entry into World War II. For much of its life, Plymouth was one of the top-selling American automobile brands; it together with Chevrolet and Ford were commonly referred to as the low-priced three marques in the American market. Plymouth almost surpassed Ford in 1940 and 1941 as the second most popular make of automobiles in the U.S. Through 1956, Plymouth vehicles were known for their durability, affordability, and engineering. In 1957, Virgil Exners new Forward Look design theme, advertised by Plymouth with the tagline Suddenly, its 1960 , produced cars with much more advanced styling than Chevrolet or Ford. 1957 total production soared to 726,009, about 200,000 more than 1956, and the largest output yet for Plymouth. Price: $765.00-$1125.00 Engine: 6 Cyl., 201 cu in, 3.3L 87 hp Rear-wheel Drive Wheelbase 126 in. Length: 221.1 in. Weight: 2975 lbs. WOW!
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:03:11 +0000