What is it...?

ViperMan · August 28, 2017, 05:48:32 AM

A facebook friend posted this picture on my page today - said it was her neighbors' car. I can't place it...

ViperMan · August 28, 2017, 06:23:23 AM

Never mind - I got it. A 1961 Plymouth Savoy police model - 383 Big Block, 325 hp.

Cuda Cody · August 28, 2017, 06:36:10 AM

It's styling.

303 Mopar · August 28, 2017, 07:02:45 AM

Parked next to this rare one at a show on Saturday.

ViperMan · August 28, 2017, 07:13:52 AM

Quote from: 303 Mopar on August 28, 2017, 07:02:45 AM
Parked next to this rare one at a show on Saturday.

Yeah I thought it was a fury at first but the doors (and mainly the trim on the doors) are different.

It's funny - I've never heard of the Savoy model until recently as I've been shopping for 50's Coronets...

HP2 · August 28, 2017, 07:58:35 AM

Savoy was a lower trim option that lasted up until about 1965, when it was replaced by the Satellite.

ViperMan · August 28, 2017, 08:44:16 AM

Alright then - here's my next question: what's the difference between a coronet and a custom royal (lancer) in the mid-50's? I can't tell a single difference in any pics...

55 Coronet:

55 Custom Royal:

Actually I see one difference - the little fins above the rear taillights - didn't notice that before...

wldgtx · August 28, 2017, 10:20:43 AM

Quote from: ViperMan on August 28, 2017, 08:44:16 AM
55 Custom Royal:

Actually I see one difference - the little fins above the rear taillights - didn't notice that before...

I would LOVE to won this car!!! Am I alone on this?

6bblgt · August 28, 2017, 12:08:03 PM

Quote from: HP2 on August 28, 2017, 07:58:35 AM
Savoy was a lower trim option that lasted up until about 1965, when it was replaced by the Satellite.

for 1961 the Savoy was the lowest trim level for the Plymouth car line (all "full size" single body, not a, b & c - like '65)

Savoy - LOW
Belvedere - MEDIUM
Fury - HIGH

the Satellite showed up in '65 on the Plymouth B-body line as the highest trim level

Belvedere I - LOW
Belvedere II - MEDIUM
Satellite - HIGH

6bblgt · August 28, 2017, 12:39:02 PM

Quote from: ViperMan on August 28, 2017, 08:44:16 AM
Alright then - here's my next question: what's the difference between a coronet and a custom royal (lancer) in the mid-50's? I can't tell a single difference in any pics...

similarly ...... the '55 Dodge
Coronet 6 & 8 (LOW trim) hardtop had "Lancer" side trim
Royal 8 (MEDIUM trim) hardtop had "Lancer" side trim (Coronet trim + hooded headlights & other mouldings)
Custom Royal 8 (HIGH trim) hardtop (2dr & 4dr) & convertible had "Lancer" side trim (Royal trim + chrome fins & other mouldings)

"LaFemme" was a mid-year Custom Royal Lancer OPTION

incorrectly restored cars with added trim will add to your confusion

pics of Coronet w/o hooded headlights & Custom Royal w/hooded headlights & fin

Brads70 · August 28, 2017, 05:57:53 PM

I'd SO love to have one of these. I met the owner at Carlisle one year. It was his Grandfathers car ( bought new) then his Dad's , then passed on to him 25-30? He kept the original old school Hemi but added a paxton style supercharger. Man did that thing go1 Met up with it getting on the hwy going to the show , it shook the door panels in my car! It looks pissed off just standing still!

It was in the burnout contest also.

Roadman · August 28, 2017, 06:14:56 PM

My Favorite

Chryco Psycho · August 28, 2017, 09:38:48 PM

I love the 58 dodge front end but my fav 50s car is still the 57 300 C

HP2 · August 29, 2017, 07:19:45 AM

Quote from: 6bblgt on August 28, 2017, 12:08:03 PM
Quote from: HP2 on August 28, 2017, 07:58:35 AM
Savoy was a lower trim option that lasted up until about 1965, when it was replaced by the Satellite.

for 1961 the Savoy was the lowest trim level for the Plymouth car line (all "full size" single body, not a, b & c - like '65)

Savoy - LOW
Belvedere - MEDIUM
Fury - HIGH

the Satellite showed up in '65 on the Plymouth B-body line as the highest trim level

Belvedere I - LOW
Belvedere II - MEDIUM
Satellite - HIGH

Thank you for the clarification.

ViperMan · August 29, 2017, 08:13:59 AM

Quote from: 6bblgt on August 28, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: ViperMan on August 28, 2017, 08:44:16 AM
Alright then - here's my next question: what's the difference between a coronet and a custom royal (lancer) in the mid-50's? I can't tell a single difference in any pics...

similarly ...... the '55 Dodge
Coronet 6 & 8 (LOW trim) hardtop had "Lancer" side trim
Royal 8 (MEDIUM trim) hardtop had "Lancer" side trim (Coronet trim + hooded headlights & other mouldings)
Custom Royal 8 (HIGH trim) hardtop (2dr & 4dr) & convertible had "Lancer" side trim (Royal trim + chrome fins & other mouldings)

"LaFemme" was a mid-year Custom Royal Lancer OPTION

incorrectly restored cars with added trim will add to your confusion

pics of Coronet w/o hooded headlights & Custom Royal w/hooded headlights & fin

Wow man - thanks for the information!!! That will actually help me with my search...

Quote from: wldgtx on August 28, 2017, 10:20:43 AM
I would LOVE to won this car!!! Am I alone on this?

No, @wldgtx - you are not alone!! Although I'm more fond of the 1956 variants which have a curving trim towards the rear bumper, and the taillights look way cooler (IMO) in the rear quarter. I've been looking at "project" versions of these - they're not too pricey, and I think they'd make a badass street rod...