This 1947 Plymouth convertible was apparently stored in an Iowa barn since 1971 and was stored before that beginning in the early 1960s! There’s no information in the ad regarding why it may have been in storage for so long, but the dust doesn’t lie. It can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $12,000. Located in Mount Union, Iowa, the car looks like a very complete project. The trim appears to be present and in great condition. Parts like the top and upholstery will probably need to be addressed, but overall, this one can be saved. Take a look.
The interior looks original and the seller indicates the upholstery is in decent shape. Unfortunately, the front door panels are missing. The seller indicates that the floors are solid from the front seat rearward, but there is some rust on the front part of the floor. There is only one blurry image of the engine in the ad but it is said to run good but will need a new gas tank and also some brake work to be streetable.
If you need a little inspiration on what this car could be, check out this beauty! These cars have subtle styling queues including the fender trim and body-line trim, which are very attractive. Black isn’t everyone’s taste, but these cars look pretty good in any color.
The seller says this car was originally tan and was painted in the 1960s. If it was my project, I’d probably do a cream color with saddle-tan interior. Maybe red with white? This car may also be a good candidate for ICON’s Derelict series. What do you think?
Beautiful car. Great styling. An actual barn find!
Actually been listed before – pretty sure on here as well. Nice car – just not a demand…..
Right you are Rex! Both the coupes and the ragtops were very well styled for what they were–warmed over 1942 models that were back in production as
early as August of ’45. I had a an early ’46 four door sedan and loved it. With Dad’s help, I got it running some 3 weeks
after I paid $50 for it in ’74. If this car is anything like my ’46 was, you’ll have it running off a Jerry can in no time at all.
If I could, I’d connect the fuel hose to the
fuel pump and clean the sediment bowl
before kicking the engine over. And don’t
forget to hand choke the engine fo draw
fuel to the carb. I’d also repaint it the
factory color or a deep maroon to make
use of that tan interior. Reminds me of
the movie Sunset Boulevard with William
Holden. One thing’s for sure, you don’t
see them around much anymore.
Always nice when someone’s thinking of me.
What neat find. This would be really sharp after being restored and it is rare to see.
While I appreciate seeing the car “as found”, why no bath? This car would probably look ten times better after a car wash, chrome polished, a vacuum inside and a wipe out of the the trunk. Two hours of work, tops and not only a faster sale but for more money. Lazy seller.
I just don’t understand.
Back in my Nat’l Auto Dealers Assoc. days, I would be criticized for putting my wholesale cars through the reconditioning department since you are supposed to make the ‘wholesale’ determination when you appraise it to buy as a trade in. I tracked it. To the business, a simple wash and sweep was always worth over $100 when these cars got sold. I had my grunt workers doing it, so it was my most cost effective labor that I paid to be there and it became pure profit.
There’s a lot of similarities to my 51 dodge Mayfair 2 door hard top. ( Canadian only ). Yes they are rare largely due to rust. Up here in Canada these post war mopars are getting really scarce. The fact that this is a convertible and almost rust free is truly amazing. I think that a car this completely should get a restoration but not put back to brown, that’s a down right ugly colour to put on a car. I like the black car but there hard to keep clean. Great find it’s to bad there isn’t more interest in these early mopars.
William Holden Sunset Blvd. Great car.
All time classic. Well worth restoration.