Though the Belvedere was a full-size car in the 1950s, it moved to the Chrysler B-body platform that would be designated a mid-size in 1965. For the balance of the 1960s, it was a second-tier offering, positioned behind the Satellite and GTX (muscle car). The seller’s car is a cheap-wheels 4-door sedan from 1967, and it looks like an auto that hasn’t moved in a while. While the paint is said to be brown, I think we’re looking at some white or cream with years and years of patina. Located in Issaquah, Washington, you can tow this project or parts car home from here on craigslist for $799 (plus whatever the tow truck costs).
Restyled in 1966, the Belvedere was mostly unchanged in 1967. The Belvedere competed with the Chevrolet Bel Air and Ford Custom, selling about 15,500 4-door sedans like this one. The seller’s pitch looks to have been largely copied from the internet and doesn’t always get it right. For example, under “Design,” the car features “iconic stacked vertically oriented headlights” when it clearly has horizontal peepers. Slanted headlights were a Chrysler thing earlier in the decade.
A non-running 273 cubic inch V8 lies beneath the hood (it’s said to be original to the car), and an automatic transmission. With a reported 200,000 miles, this is a well-used machine that will need a lot of mechanical attention. The interior is completely worn out, and your upholstery guy will ring up a bill for you on his cash register. We’re told the engine last ran two years ago, so there’s hope that it isn’t trashed.
The body panels look good, and the word rust isn’t part of the seller’s vocabulary. This vehicle could be partially restored and turned into a street sleeper (four doors and all). But most collectors would prefer to focus a full-blown makeover on a 2-door hardtop with a big-block V8. So that leaves “parts car” as this Plymouth’s future – what would you do with it? Thanks for the tip, “Curvette”!
Looks like a bonafide parts car from here. Great price if you’re looking for one. GLWTS.
WHY?
Having grown up with one of these, it’s sad to see it in this shape. I hope someone brings it back to its old glory.
When I was a kid, my grandparents had one. They ordered it new, with a 318 automatic, factory A/C, power steering and I believe power brakes. It was an off white color with a black vynil interior, and an AM radio. No other options. They had the oil changed every 1500 miles, so even with over 100k miles on it, that 318 must’ve been tight. They lived in the Bronx, so naturally it got stolen a couple of times, and eventually recovered. The thrid time, they never saw it again, this was around 1980 or 81.
Living in Ohio, by 1980, ours was mostly rust and bondo, though the engine (also a 318) was still running strong. It’s the car I had my first date in, so I remember it well.
Sleeper, you say? “Claaaass,,,claaaass, class, WAKE UUUUP!!( far out, man) Now really, is there anyone that really thinks this has any chance of being saved? It was a pretty lackluster car then, let it sleep. I think the towing may exceed the final cost and a deal killer.
If i had the resources, i’d certainly save it. Not every cool car has to be a muscle car you know. The really important cars are the ones that served us all daily. There are hundreds of Camaros, Mustangs, and Challengers around…. but very few Belvedere IIs.
You could sleep in the back seat? Is that what he’s referring to? Actually, I had a Barracuda with a 273, fenderwell headers that would burn the rear tire (not tireS) off unless you let off the gas.
Only if there is some sentimental attachment to it. Maybe your Dad had one?
hell of story for a rotted parts car at best. the only thing sleeping here is the seller certainly not the rust
Well if you’re gonna go the sleeper route, you might as well do it up right with a 440 Magnum
under the hood with a 727 Torque flight tranny to back it up. And a
Dana 60 out back to put the power to the pavement. Oh yeah,
you’ll need to weld a couple of hoops to the frame to keep the
driveshaft from flying out when you mash the go pedal one too
many times. And if it’s gonna go,
it’s gotta whoa and a stout set of
disc brakes up front will be most
helpful here. And while you’re at it, add a 2 pot master cylinder to
make it safe. Just think of the fun you’ll have blowing the doors
off a Mustang 🐎 driven by a pimply faced kid that didn’t know
what flew past him. Yes folks! That’s how you build a real kick ass sleeper!
I think it’s still asleep!
The word rust may not be part of the seller’s vocabulary, but I’m seeing right through to the green grass in the rear floorboards.
I like this poor Belvedere I, but I’m glad it’s way too far for me to drag home.
We have the same one sitting in our salvage yard in much better shape – less engine and trans. Better let this one just sleep……
Love the Fred Flintstonemobile floors. ‘Engine did run’, that’s like saying the Titanic did sail.