Sometimes when we follow up on leads submitted by our readers, a beautiful vehicle emerges that seems to be everything the seller says it is but with literally no documentation to back up those claims. That’s sort of the case here with this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II sent to us by Barn Finds reader Tony Primo, who has pointed us to numerous great cars and we’d like to thank him for all the great tips! Apparently, the Mopar has only traveled 37,000 miles and it’s very nicely preserved, so if you’ve been in the market for a sixties intermediate this one might fit the bill. The Plymouth is located in Warren, Michigan, and can be found here on Craigslist, with an asking price of $11,000.
It’s rarely a bad thing when a popular TV show features a particular current model of car, and the pilot episode of Adam 12 did just that when LAPD officers Pete and Jim were seen driving the streets of Los Angeles in their 1967 Belvedere police cruiser. But this one doesn’t knowingly have any law enforcement ties, or maybe it does, as the only historical information the seller provides is that somebody put a lot of love into the car, and you won’t find a nicer example. He describes the condition as amazing, so with all these things said we have to turn to the photos for verification, and I’m really not seeing anything anywhere that’s making me doubt those claims. There’s no word on when or if the exterior has ever had a respray, but either way both the body and finish appear to be in very good shape.
Back in the sixties, many cars were available with a fine assortment of engines to choose from, and the Belvedere was no exception. The beginner was a Slant-6 followed by the smallest V8, a 273 with a 2-Barrel, the latter of which can be found here. Several other larger powerplants could be had, but the 273 made 180 horsepower, perhaps not enough for the Adam 12 guys as their car sported a 383, but adequate for most families during the time period. We don’t get much specific info about the motor here other than the seller telling us it just purrs, but an inspection of the engine compartment shows everything seems to be in good order.
Opening the doors reveals an interior that looks about as good as the outside. Again, no specifics are given other than it’s super clean in there, but judging from the pictures I’m seeing very little inside to find fault with. We don’t get to see any shots from underneath, but we do get to view the trunk which is said to still house the original spare tire, and the entire area seems good and solid. I’m not spotting anything that would make me hesitate to pursue this one, but maybe a phone call to the seller if you’re interested could help provide some more background on how this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II is still in such nice shape after more than five decades. Is $11k reasonable for what you’re seeing here?
Wow…think of it…the air in that spare tire is 56 years old.
My grandparents bought their first car, one of these. It was an off-white with a black vinyl interior. They got the 318, Automatic, with factory A/C, AM Radio and power steering, it had no other options. They lived in the Bronx, NYC, and it was stolen and recovered twice, the 3rd time they never saw it again, that was around 1981 or 1982. It got an oil change every 1500 miles, so even with over 100k miles, that 318 must’ve been brand new inside. I don’t see anyone paying that much for this one, even if it’s clean and the mileage is original.
How cool would it be to own this beautiful ’67 Belvedere sedan and the similar ’67 Dodge Coronet 440 sedan from a few days ago? I like this one much better since I’m a vinyl top fan, but it’s $6,000 more than the maroon Coronet with AC and a 318 V8, so it’s a tough one. Nice work, Mike, and +10 for an Adam-12 reference!
I thought the same thing, my friend, the Dodge, except a Plymouth. No police history here, unless you call trips to the dentist, clothes shopping at Robert Hall, or food shopping at A&P, police duty. Unwashed, unloved, and above all, unmaintained,,,yet, they diligently did all those piddly, two-bit jobs, while dads Fury sat in the garage. Like the Dodge, we would take these cars on a cruise only as a last resort, like when your “cool” car was being repaired( 2 more paychecks, and I can get that carburetor/floor shifter/clutch you blew) These made up the bulk of all car sales, even though, all that’s left today are the fire-breathers. Like the Dodge, great find.
I too appreciated the Adam-12 reference. To be clear, Adam-12 used Plymouths until 1972, when the Matadors came on the scene. I think “Mac” used a Plymouth wagon as the command post later, until he too got a Matador wagon. In the 1st season, L.A. used Mercurys, Pete and Jim never drove one on the series, but they can be seen at the station.
https://blog.consumerguide.com/what-was-the-adam-12-car/
How come when the first pic of a car is the front it’s always a 4dr?
LOL!!! You are 100% correct. Every, single time. “Gee, maybe no one will notice.”
Right, or if it’s an E-Type, it’s a 2+2.
Probably the only thing i’d do is give it power brakes and disc’s up front for safety. And heavy duty coils and shocks and it would be a pleasant week-end sunny weather driver
Not quite “Cop Tires, Cop Suspension, Cop Shocks, …” but close..
“This black and white patrol car has an overhead valve V8 engine. It develops 325 horsepower at 4800 RPM’s. It accelerates from 0 to 60 in seven seconds; it has a top speed of 120 miles an hour. It’s equipped with a multi-channeled DFE radio and an electronic siren capable of emitting three variables: wail, yelp, and alert. It also serves as an outside radio speaker and public address system. The automobile has two shotgun racks: one attached to the bottom portion of the front seat, one in the vehicle trunk. Attached to the middle of the dash, illuminated by a single bulb is a hot sheet desk, fastened to which you will always make sure is the latest one off the teletype before you ever roll.”
That was an awesome speech followed by Reed( the rookie being yelled at) saying, “should I drive”? Malloys face was priceless.
Just watched that. “Pilot” episode last week. Great Martin Miller impression!!?
Very nice car. And that silver interior is a rare option. Great surviver.
Survivor.
Stunning Survivor.
Underhood, door panels, interior .. all of the pictures show a wonderfully preserved vehicle that showcases the incredible care taken for decades.
This is a very basic Belvedere but presents much higher because of the eye catching original condition.
Beautiful Survivor that deserves a special Home and mature owner to carry on the care. And drive it !
Positive ground?
There was a Matador wagon ??? Never saw one.
L-120 “Sgt. Macdonald” had on as mentioned as a “Command Car”, M alloy &
Reed a four door. Malloy’s personal car was a Matador Coupe
Drove my boss’s, back then, not sure which V8, but it surged in cruise control. He told me the dealer said “they all do that”. It was disconcerting at first, but, after a while, you got used to it. Enough of an effect on the ride that my car sick prone grandchild would probably mess up the back seat after 20 minutes or so. But a great road car.
Very nice car!
Looks like a survivor as one looks at the pics, until I see the original spare tire. Not that it shows a lot of corrosion but if that spare was in place since new you’d have to think there’d be trunk floor corrosion as well to some degree. Maybe this is an older restoration?
Either way a really nice car that would be a pleasure to own and drive as intended.
Author says “Houses the original spare”, not that it was never used on the car.
Karl, not what I was saying.
Beautiful looking car. Given its beautiful condition, I’d be willing to pay around the asking price of $11,000.
Robt; To paraphrase you’d said that with the slight corrosion on the spare, you’d have think there’s be trunk floor corrosion as well.
Not if the spare was used on the car, and the trunk always remained dry.
So as not to offend anyone further, I will not make any future comments or opinions.
Karl,
Yes. Your supposition is that the spare was used and not kept in its place where it is shown in sales pics. Who knows?
Mine is a observation of fact, ie: the included picture. Your comment, I believe, is based on conjecture.
In the actual cl ad the seller lists ‘Original spare’. Nothing more, nothing less.
Hoping I’m not flogging a dead horse.
Yes, possibly flogging a dead horse, but definitely vying for the most pointless exchange on the site.
Ha ha ha. Nice one Rex.