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- '39 Plymouth P-8 Business Coupe - Full Frame Off Restoration - Pre-war Mopar - on 2040-cars

Year:1939 Mileage:21370
Location:

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States




1939 Plymouth P8 Deluxe Coupe




Full frame off restoration

Show quality throughout

Excellent on the road





Here up for bids is this spectacular 1939 Plymouth Business Coupe.  This car was bought new  in Los Angeles on 12-1-38 and has been a Western car its entire life.  As you can see the car has been completely restored, off the frame, every nut and bolt.  The quality of workmanship is evident everywhere you look, no corners were cut, a true show quality example.  A full mechanical rebuild was also completed, in addition to the drivetrain the entire brake and fuel systems were redone with new parts, as well as all new suspension components.  All of the work done on this car is 100% complete, there are no loose ends to tie up, no areas still needing attention - this Plymouth is road proven and ready for your enjoyment, it's likely one of the best P8's on the planet.

 

Click to enlarge any of the photos below, a link to a slideshow of all the enlarged images is available at the bottom of the page.

  The body on this car is arrow straight with no waviness, dings or scratches, and of course no rust issues anywhere.  The paintwork on this coupe is stunning; glass smooth and about a mile deep.  No trace of orange peel or overspray, this was a high quality job.  The car was completely apart, glass out, no bolt left unturned, over $50,000 was invested in this build -- the reserve is much less.  The car rides on a set of classic wide-whites in the size of 6.50x16.  Wheels, hubcaps and trim rings are all excellent.

The car shows terrific fit and finish, probably better than factory.  Bumpers front and rear are like new, straight and clean with triple-plate show chrome.  Getting behind the wheel of this Plymouth is like taking delivery of a new car in 1939. 

All of the glass is new, all of the window seals are new.  The crystal clear glass definitely adds to the new car feel.

This car looks just as good from 20 feet as it does from 2 inches, it can hold up to close scrutiny.

Mopar Business Coupes are known for their enormous trunks, this Plymouth is no exception.  The trunk floor underneath the mat is original, you can tell that this wasn't a rusty car to start with.  The car retains all of its original sheet metal.

All of the stainless trim on the car is clean and crisp with no dings.  Grill bars are straight and uniform.  The fragile cloisonne emblem is in great shape.

Lights, lenses, emblems and ornaments are all outstanding.  

The running boards are both exceptional, these are hard to source items for this year.

Beautifully done interior to stock specifications.  This car was heavily optioned, it was ordered with a radio, heater, cigar lighter, dual sun visors, dual wipers, dual trumpet horns, fog lamps, deluxe wheel covers, heavy duty air cleaner and safety speedometer.  This car has the rare column shift option, first introduced for the 1939 model year.

 

The steering wheel is about the only thing that I can find fault with on this car, it shows some minor splits.  The instrument panel has been restored, all gauges function correctly and show good readings.  All pull knobs operate correctly. Nicely done woodgraining from the dash to the garnish moldings.  The radio shows push button settings for Los Angeles radio stations, it's not working at this time and I haven't troubleshooted it.  The glovebox push button also needs some fiddling but in the meantime the spring action of the hinge keeps the door closed.

Clean and correct underdash area, the car has a new wiring harness from front to rear.

Behind the seat is a pass-through door to the trunk and spare tire storage.  Headliner, windlacing, visors and mirror are all excellent.

Nice door panels and hardware.  All weatherstripping is new, every piece.

The L-Head Six motor in this Plymouth has an almost silent idle and runs excellent, the drivetrain in this car is dialed in.  Runs down the road solid and square with all new suspension components, it shifts great, brakes great and runs cool.  The way this car runs and drives leaves nothing to be desired, you'll definitely be pleased.

Comprehensive mechanical restoration covering all aspects of operation.  No shortcuts, nothing skipped.

The underside shows original floor pans with no patching or signs of previous repair, just a nice dry Western car that's been expertly restored.



I  own a '37 Dodge D6 Coupe (not as nice as this one) that I use as a semi-daily driver.  This restored example has been a treat
 to have around, offering an opportunity to compare and contrast between the 2 cars.  Mopars from this era obviously 
hold an interest for me and I track this segment of the market closely. It's rare to find a restored example of this
 body style done to stock specifications, and rarer still to see one that exhibits this level of quality.



Click here for a slideshow of all of the enlarged images.


About the reserve price:
Out of fairness to all bidders the reserve is held in confidence, please just bid at the level that you're comfortable paying.  This auction ends Monday September 8th at 10AM Pacific Time , 12 Noon Central , 1 PM Eastern, 5 PM GMT .

About Payment:
I will contact the winning bidder via email within 3 hours of auction completion.  I would like a $500 deposit via paypal within 24 hours.  Balance is due (bank check or bank wire transfer only) within 7 calendar days of auction end. The car will be securely garaged until pickup.

About this auction:
This auction process is a legally binding contract into which you enter when you click "confirm" on your bid.   Please have finances in order before you decide to bid and please ask all questions before you decide to bid.   Basically, please only bid if you are ready to purchase this car.  Car is sold as-is with no warranties express or implied. License plate is not included unless the winning bidder is an Oregon State resident.  Any disputes regarding the sale of this vehicle shall be resolved through binding arbitration exclusively in Multnomah County, Oregon under applicable state laws.  By bidding you agree to these terms.

About me:
Please check my feedback
, I take customer satisfaction very seriously and am a licensed, bonded and insured dealer in the State of Oregon.  I own this car outright and the pictures were taken last week.  Clean and clear title.

 

You and/or your representative are welcome and encouraged to inspect the car in person before the close of auction. I can be reached at 503-891-7702 between the hours of 9-5.  Previously sold inventory is available to view at www.cascadiaclassic.com

Post Auction details:
The transport cost is the responsiblity of the winning bidder, although I'll be happy to help with logistics.  I have a wholesale account with a shipping dispatch service and can help you find a reasonable rate.

Overseas bidders may contact any of these international shippers for a quote:
Schumacher Cargo
CFR / Rinkens
California Shipping






Thanks for looking!







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