There’s something appealing about an old pickup that hasn’t been turned into a street rod or heavily customized. While modified trucks certainly have their place, finding one that still wears its original equipment can be just as interesting. This 1937 Plymouth pickup, listed on Facebook Marketplace in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, for $12,500, the seller describes as all original. Better yet, the owner says it runs and drives well, making it worth a look for enthusiasts who appreciate vintage trucks. Thanks for the tip, Pnuts!
The seller’s description is brief, but the two biggest claims are encouraging: “Runs and drives good” and “All original.” That’s a combination many collectors like to hear, especially with a vehicle approaching its 90th birthday. The listing doesn’t explain what has been done to maintain the truck over the years or whether any components have been repaired or replaced. Those details would help establish just how much of its original configuration remains intact.
Facebook Marketplace identifies the truck as having a blue exterior and black interior, with a manual transmission and gasoline engine. Unfortunately, the seller doesn’t specify the engine’s displacement or provide any additional mechanical details. There’s also no information about recent servicing, brake condition, or how regularly the Plymouth is driven. While the seller reports that it runs and drives well, prospective buyers would still want more information about its mechanical condition before planning any long trips.
The listing shows 49,150 miles, although there’s no documentation mentioned to establish whether that represents the truck’s actual lifetime mileage. Marketplace also indicates that the Plymouth has had at least three owners and is paid off. The seller doesn’t provide a detailed ownership history or specify the title status. Likewise, there’s no discussion of rust, previous body repairs, or the condition of the frame and bed. Those are important considerations with any prewar pickup, particularly one being advertised as original.
At $12,500 or best offer, this Plymouth offers an interesting opportunity for someone who prefers the character of an old truck over modern modifications. The seller is accepting cash only and isn’t interested in trades, so the terms are straightforward. Much of the truck’s history and condition remains to be established, but the reported originality and running condition give enthusiasts a reason to investigate further.
Hey, what’s with us not being able to post pictures? The link is dead and a person can’t even go back to other times when he COULD post pics. The pics are gone!!!
Oh well, these are nice trucks. Chrysler had some good stylists back in the 30s and 40s. The 50s, maybe not so good but acceptable.
I’m sure that these ran a 201 engine. The Dodge ran a 217–had to keep some kind of an edge, lest Plymouth pull ahead.
There was one of these on a farm about 20 miles away. I went to a farm auction and saw the truck deep in the evergreen shelter belt. I asked the owner and he let out a loud NO!!!!
I sort of kept track of it from then on. Unfortunately, so did a lot of other people who drove past. Before the snow flew there wasn’t much left other than the cab, frame and rear axle. By spring there was just the shell of the cab, and the frame; the doors, axles, engine and transmission and everything that was removable was removed.
Here’s a truck that would look good at my place. Keep the flathead six and just fix everything up. Looks like someone got busy with the wheels; I would quickly change that. Actually, I would probably give this one a driver-quality restoration; that would allow it to be enjoyed by a lot of people down the line.
Well Geomechs, at least the Like button works. I have the same issue as well. And I could only imagine what photo you were going to share. If we loe that feature I’ll miss your photos.
And I agree with Geomechs, great styling on these, it looks like there’s a lot to work with here.
Hope it’s just another of our seemingly ongoing worldwide computer issues and solved soon, geomechs. Your photos stand always as to what the BF project could become with milk crates loads of work and time, a worthy aspiration. And this one looks to have “good bones” as they say.
We had to pull it down temporarily.
Thanks, Jesse.
Oh no, the sky is falling,,,and there’s actual truth to that. Tip of the iceberg as to how fragile our “system” is. I hate to gloat but,,,see, I told you so,,,in the meantime, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln?
As long as the site IS working, it simply amazes me where this stuff is coming from. How these used and worn vehicles, stashed away, you mean to tell me nobody knew about them? This is an unbelievable find, Plymouth pickups weren’t as rare as you’d think, simply because they were almost $100 cheaper( $525 w/box) than a Dodge( $620). I read about 10,700 Plymouth of these pickups were sold, which paled in comparison to the Dodge, where figures aren’t published, but total Dodge truck production in ’37 was over 120,000 vehicles. Color not original, something found under the steps, as most Plymouth pickups had black fenders, you can see them there, and certainly original miles and one can only speculate where this truck was hidden. Bad news, seller, the people that would want this as is, are diminishing, and the future holds no place for a vehicle like this, especially for 5 figures. Going to have to make your money someplace else.
Pretty cool solid find, too bad there are not many photos. Curiousity looms to see underneath and the engine bay. It’s one to definitely give a look see!