Not the frequently found ’34 Ford or the periodically discovered ’34 Chevrolet but a seldomly seen 1934 Plymouth “Six” four-door sedan. Barn domiciled for 50 years, this Plymouth is being offered up for new motoring possibilities and is now seeking a new caretaker. Located in Tomball, Texas, this Plymouth is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $8,000.
Plymouth offered two different series in 1934 the DeLuxe and the Six, such as our example. Body styles abounded with two and four-door sedans, coupes with or without rumble seats, and convertibles. Though one model was referred to as a “DeLuxe” and the other as a “Six”‘, both used the same six-cylinder engine. In 1934, Plymouth placed third is sales with 321K units behind number two Chevrolet with 551K and number one Ford at 564K
Finding a car from this era that is not a Ford or Chevrolet is always a treat! And finding one in such original condition is not an everyday event. This listing for this Plymouth is slim but we are told that its 77 HP, 201 CI, six-cylinder, in-line engine does run and start – unfortunately, there are no images of the motor included with the listing. The seller adds that this Plymouth needs some brake work so stopping may not be its forte. Gear changes are accomplished via the standard three-speed manual transmission.
The finish on this 85K mile sedan is faded and checked, with some surface rust, mostly affecting the fenders and roof, but the body shows to be straight and possessing integrity. Nevertheless, a full inspection, topside, underside, and inside would be warranted. Spare parts include both bumpers, the windshield molding, and a grille. New glass will be needed for both the windshield and the passenger front side window – the rest of the glass appears to still be clear.
There are no images of the interior so that’s a matter that will require further inquiry but the seller suggests, “Must see to believe“. So, what about the price? I was able to find more ’34 Plymouths for sale than I anticipated. Most are two-door coupes, and generally, restomods with prices spanning a range from the mid $20K to the mid $60K range depending on body style, condition, and level of modification. It has been said that cars of this era are losing demand as the likely owners and buyers are starting to age out – no idea if this is the actual trend but I have been told this, and read it, in several different places. That begs the question, what to next? This car appears to be so complete that a restoration back to its original status would be an appropriate choice. More than likely, I imagine, a hot rod or a restomod redo is in this Plymouth’s future; what do you suggest?
and Man, I sure hope this stays original, it is beautiful A stupid V8 and mag wheels would ruin it. This car is a lady, please do not assault her. She deserves not to be defiled.
William, I mostly agree, as I think these are pretty rare, unmolested. I think the people that might buy this and restore it, or get it drive able, are thinning out. I think it would be fun to do just as you ask NOT to, but at the very least lose the white walls. Would be fun to see it drive by though!
If old car prices were more reasonable, then the guy who wanted just to drive a little piece of history could afford it. You are right, the big bucks are to make it a hot rod. The owner here wants as much as they can get, so that means, a SBC, auto, gaudy tuck and roll seats, a ruined dash. I am not saying that is wrong, if you lay down your money you can do as you wish, but some of us are old enough to appreciate the way things used to be. Of course, we will all be dead soon so it won’t matter I guess.
I must have missed this post! I am looking for a 38 tudor with no luck, but this might suffice!
I have yes written all over it if Shipping from Texas to Michigan is not to pricey. I would need more photos of motor compartment and interior. Sight unseen is always questionable. Looks worthy of salvation to original from a craftsman as myself.
I have a34John.Iwould say get it now.
This car is good looking and rare enough to want over the standard coupes. I’d be tempted to restomod this car but leave the stock body, update the running gear, and put spoke wheels on that complement the up to date tires. Lot of aftermarket spoke wheels available in assorted width that would blend in nicely with the stock body. You’ve got to admit that this car has some really nice lines you don’t see often.
Does anyone know if this is an all steel body or does it still contain wood.
Huge difference if wood is bad or even requires partial replacement. GM used it up through 1936 and its the difference in many cases between a restoration candidate and a parts car. This is no parts car of course. I bought a 1929 Pontiac in 1960 at age 14 and wondered why the driver’s door was so hard to close. Boy was I in for an education!
It’s all steel.
I can’t remember seeing another car with all 4 doors suicide.
Anyone know of another?
The 34 Ford for one
We used to race a flat head Dodge engine in a 1/4 mile dirt stock car in N.Z. and would give the 265 V8 Chevs and 260 Fords a touch up. Balance and polish the inside of the engine and these will spin along quite nicely. Keep it stock looking and have fun with it, saving dollars on big conversions to a V8 because then the list goes on with expense’s. They were up market to the Ford back then and loads of pull from that engine.
@ John Douglas Muldoon: I’ve been trying to bring a car up to Michigan from TX, so perhaps we might team up to ship together, and bring down the shipping cost for each car. If anyone knows a car hauler that does multiples, from there to here, the info would be appreciated. 9y8evgbjt49iga@securenet.net
Thank you in adance for any help.
No help, newcomer to shipping.
Shipping from one boondock area to another is not easy. From NH woods to CA backcountry took two shippers, one dent, and $1400 of which $200 went to shipping broker who set it up. I could not find one shipper to take it all the way and ended up using a broker. Since there were two shippers I could not prove which one dented it, and, since there were no creases, luckily it was easy to push back out (lower part of a door). All I could find was one to pick it up a mile from my house at a parking lot, who would leave it in LA, a 5.5 hour drive from here, and in a baaaad neighborhood, where if I was not there when it got there it might not be there a few hours later. If I trusted it for a 5.5 hour drive, the first 2 on LA freeways, I would have driven it all the way. So shipping is not necessarily easy and renting or borrowing a vehicle with a car trailer might be better – especially for a car this light.
I have had very good experiences using a company called “Car On a Truck” a few times to ship cars across the country. The last time was about ten years ago. I was shipping from San Francisco to points east including Oklahoma, Ohio and Florida iirc.
They operate as a broker and find a transporter or combination of transporters to get your vehicle routed.My experiences were 100% satisfactory. Most vehicles I shipped did not run but they all rolled easily and at least had an operable parking brake of some kind. They had no problem accommodating my stuff.
In my experience transportation was by open carrier but it’s possible that closed transportation could occur depending on availability.
I’m sure their business model is not unique. I found it perfect for my needs. Additionally, their rates were very reasonable. For example, shipping a 1968 Valiant from my location in San Francisco, door to door, to the new owner in Ohio was about $675. This particular trip took two legs, one from San Francisco to a midwest storage yard, a layover of a couple days and then pickup by a second carrier for the second leg to Ohio for delivery. This was around 2009, so some time ago.
Of course, shipping costs have increased significantly since then but I think the basic business remains the same. I was surprised how easily the whole thing went considering the many ways and opportunities that existed for things to go wrong. I made sure to communicate clearly with the transporters and my buyer so that we knew what to expect from each other. I also prepared any vehiocle that I shipping to make it a easy a possible for the transporters so that all they had to be concerned with was getting the cars on and off the trucks. I spent some time talking with the drivers and they gave me some good advice. They are routinely dealing with people who do not adequately prepare their vehicle for transport leaving it to the truckers to square things away.
Also consider your particular time frame. If you are in a hurry you can expect to to pay more for the service. If not so urgent you should pay less. But consider that timing is everything. Depending on the complexity of your route or remoteness of locations delivery time can sometimes be difficult to forecast perfectly. Sometimes there just isn’t available transport immediately heading in the desired direction. The car might sit at a terminal for couple days until transport is found. I don’t think a vehicle should sit around for more than a week. I never had a layover more than 48 hours but I am sure it’s possible that a car could get overlooked. Definitely discuss this with the broker beforehand. If I were shipping anything today I would probably install a GPS tracker onboard to monitor progress.
So, that’s my $.02 and my experiences were good. I made sure that I had insurance on what I shipped and none of the cars I shipped were high dollar or particularly attractive to thieves but you never know what thieves will be looking to steal at any particular time. Often it’s just the opportunity to grab some low hanging fruit. Make sure to cover your ass in that case.
The rear view of the body has a similar look to a 34 Ford. These Plymouth’s were quality, not like Fords and Chevrolet. These had hydraulic brakes in 34. Love it
Actually there were 4 Plymouth models in 1934 – the Deluxe PE, the standard PF and an upgraded version known as the Special Six PFXX. At the bottom of the totem pole was the business class PG which was offered in only coupe and two door. The PG had a straight front axle while the other three all had independent front suspension and all had hydraulic brakes. And they are all steel bodys.
I know that it’s sacrilegious to most readers, BUT I’m imagining it with a roof chop/big showy V8 & zoom tubes, with skinny front wheels & steamroller type rears!! I might even stop some of the haters by banding the original wheels. An unpopular opinion I’m sure but that’s what makes us individuals, just imagine how boring/mundane things would be if we all loved/hated exactly the same things.
Just a cautionary tale: not too many years ago, 3 long-time friends were on the way home from a car show, riding in a ’30s/’40s two-door with a severely chopped top, northbound on Hwy 400, just North of Toronto. I don’t remember if they ever figured out what happened, but, somehow, the hotrod and a passenger bus made contact, the car spun off the road, and caught fire. The doors were jammed, and the 3 friends died in the fire, because no one could get the doors open, and the chop was too severe to allow anyone passage. A terrible story.