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1953 Plymouth Savoy Wagon Custom Resto-rod Ram Jet Powered Chevy Ford on 2040-cars

US $45,000.00
Year:1953 Mileage:3000
Location:

Chanute, Kansas, United States

Chanute, Kansas, United States
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A Kansas family down the road just a bit from where I live purchased this rare two-door wagon new. They last registered it in 1985 and then put it in one of their machinery buildings. I bought it from one of the sons in 2004 and brought it out into the sunshine again. 

This Plymouth is a frame-up professionally built driver. I was the designer, cheerleader and banker. Randy Seger engineered and executed the suspension modifications. Jodie Stout (ASE certified) engineered and executed the mechanical and electrical modifications. Chuck Miller spent nearly three years on the body restoration, modifications and paint. Sam Wright at Hot Rod Interriors created the interior.

 When I first visited with Randy Seger about the suspension modifications he asked me how “low” I wanted the car. I told him to make it as low as possible and still be drivable. It is low, but the front-end geometry is correct and driving is worry-free because we added small 1/2 ” skid plates to the frame that hang below the tips of the front fenders. I’ve slammed it hard it a few times with no damage, just startled passengers.  

3,000 miles since the build. This little car is a true pleasure to drive. It has abundant power for jackrabbit starts and cruises comfortably at high-speed. Maneuvering and braking are both exceptional. The turning radius is surprisingly tight. 

  • New (crate) GM 350 Ramjet
  • Turbo 350 Transmission
  • Aluminum Racing Radiator
  • 1977 Monte Carlo 8 1/2 Inch Positraction – 3.43:1
  • 1977 Monte Carlo A Body Sub Frame Narrowed 3 Inches
  • Rear Axle Flipped and Blocked
  • Fabricated Front Floors, Transmission Tunnel and Drive Shaft Tunnel
  • Fabricated Radiator and Front Fender Support Structure
  • GM Tilt Steering Wheel
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes (Disc Front / Drum Rear)
  • Hot Rod Air Heat and AC
  • Numerous Plymouth NOS Components
  • Show Quality Chrome, Polished Stainless
  • New Windshield (Quality rubber seal finally found in Australia!) and Door Windows
  • Sprayed-In Ceramic Insulation
  • Complete Re-Wire (Ron Francis)
  • Genuine Mercedes Vinyl and Square Weave
  • Bob Drake Reproductions 1948 Ford Window and Door Handles
  • American Racing Salt Flat Wheels w/Simulated Knock-Offs (15”/16”) 90% Goodyear Rubber
  • Juliano’s Retractable Three-Point Seat Belts (Front)
  • Shaved Hood Emblem and Tailgate
  • Concealed Gas Filler Door w/ Remote Actuation
  • PIAA Long-Throw Driving Lights (Synced w/high-low beam switch, mounted deep in grill)
  • Hand Painted Graphics (By Owner)
  • NOS Gauges (Converted to 12 Volt)
  • Tel Tac II Tachometer (Lighted) (Needs new Battery)
  • Cadillac Horns (Loud!)
  • Crossover Exhaust w/Mustang SVT Cobra Mufflers (Keeps it fairly quiet)
  • PPG Basecoat/Clear Coat Top & Interior – Grayge is Single Stage NO CHIPS OR RASH
  • Boyd’s Top 50 Pick @ Goodguys Midwest Nationals
  • Photo Feature in Rod & Custom Magazine, July 2007 

      Contact me with any QUESTIONS and/or for MORE PHOTOGRAPHS. 

This car is sold "AS-IS WHERE-IS. There is absolutely no warranty for any portion of this sale. Ask me questions before you buy or make an offer, as all sales are final. 

Shipping responsibility of buyer. Pick up or I will assist with loading on your contracted carrier. 

Payment in full by Bank to Bank Wire Transfer within two business days of close, or by other arrangement between buyer and seller.

 

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