Named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy was an entry-level or middle grade car in Plymouth’s full-size lineup in the 1950s (and through 1964). Sedans and wagons were the body styles (no hardtops or convertibles in this price range). Sporting “Forward Look” styling, this ’57 Savoy may have been in the same family for a long time but has likely been dormant for some period. Located in a garage in Lincoln, Nebraska, this finned Mopar is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,500. Thanks for the tip, T.J.!
The wild new styling of the 1957 Chrysler products played out especially well for Plymouth, which sold 762,000 automobiles that year. About a third of them were the Savoy, which was a step down from the Belvedere (and two steps down from the snappy new Fury). The 1950s was the era of the Space Age and no cars looked as futuristic as those built by the folks out of Highland Park. The main difference between the ‘57s and the ‘58s as the latter was treated to quad headlights.
This Savoy may be wearing what could be its original Sky Blue paint, though loads of patina abound. And there is no color at all to the front clip suggesting it may have been changed out at some point. We’re told the machine is complete and ready to be restored unless you thought it would best serve as a donor for a model with entry points. The odometer reads 30,000 miles, but we’re betting its well on its second time around. Rust does not seem to be an issue, which it was for a lot of the 1957-59 Plymouths.
We’re told the seller is assisting in selling the old car for another family. He/she has managed to get the engine to turn but hasn’t tried much more. A V8 sits under the hood, displacement unknown. And it has an automatic transmission, the first year for the TorqueFlite. The Plymouth carries vintage license plates, suggesting it may have been in a drivable state in somewhat recent times. And does it have factory air conditioning sandwiched in there? Also, are four doors too many to save this old girl?
This deserves to be saved. Especially if it is repainted yellow and in taxi trim, used as a movie prop. Doesn’t need more than a transplant, or use it for static display.
Probably a “lame” comment but just say “SHOW ME” and watch the magic happen. Okay guys just goofing around, yes it’s worth saving although I’m not sure many parts are available for those. I’ve never seen restoration parts for them but if a person had great fabrication skills and really good equipment in the shop she could live again. Yes worth saving
Save the sedans! They’re truely becoming the rare birds. Also, those look like 1958 quad headlights to me, though the taillights are definitely ’57.
Too expensive for a parts car, probably not enough interest from potential buyers to restore. It’s going to need everything, the problem is cars from this era, especially 4 doors, that have been restored and are turn key drivers can be found for not much more money. As prices drop for cars from this era, especially those without a strong following, late-50’s and earlier, cars such this will become value purchases, price and condition will matter more than make and model.
Steve R
Looks fairly solid, and rust appears to be at a minimum. Only 50 miles from my home too. Wish I could snag this but alas, the property tax man cometh in March! GLWTA!
The base model that year was the
Plaza. My Uncle had one in mint
green with a 6-cylinder with a 3-on-the-tree. Didn’t have a radio, so Unc’ had one put in. Almost bought a Savoy hardtop over in
Lake Alfred back in ’87. It was an
V-8/3-speed car. My wife put the
kibosh on that one saying that it
looked too much like Christine.
The guy also had a ’51 Studebaker there for just $800 and it ran and drove! She didn’t
let me have that one either. And
yeah, it needs to be saved– too bad I can’t be the one doing it!
Maybe at the beginning of the late 50’s and 60’s car resurgance in the late 80’s/early 90’s..but in the 2020’s i think 4 doors are as desirable as 2 doors to the average classic car buff..I personally would take a 4 door over a 2 door as a daily classic driver simply for the convenience..lol
I think it should be saved and enjoyed as some people either like or dislike 4 doors, either way it is still good old american car that has survived the times and it is a V8 with A/C.