1932 Plymouth Model PA coupe |
The 1930-1932 Plymouth has long been beloved by collectors (the Plymouth Owners Club was originally devoted only to the four-cylinder models). These good-looking small cars offered styling that followed general Chrysler trends, which were excellent in the early '30s.
Mechanical features included four-wheel hydraulic brakes, "Floating Power" rubber engine mounts in 1931, and more horsepower in 1932 -- the four-cylinder Plymouth's final year. There were also some attractive open body styles offered, including the always scarce phaeton.
Pluses of the 1930-1932 Plymouth:
- Easy to acquire, own, and run
- Good club support
- Parts readily available
- Decent investment (open body styles)
Minuses of the 1930-1932 Plymouth:
- Not as smooth or mechanically sophisticated as the Chevy six or '32 Ford V-8
- Closed models slow to appreciate
Production of the 1930-1932 Plymouth:
- 1930-1931: 76,950 (approximately 57% in 1931)
- 1932: 83,910
- 1932 open models (PA & PB): 4,843 roadsters; 787 4-door phaetons; 7,636 convertible coupes
Specifications of the 1930-1932 Plymouth:
Wheelbase, inches: 109.0 (1930 Model U, 1930-1931 Model 30U, 1932 PA); 112.0/121.0 (1932 PB)
Length, inches: NA
Weight, pounds: 2,280-3,075
Price, new: $495-785
Engines for the 1930-1932 Plymouth:
Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
sv I-4 | 175.4 cid | 45 | 1930* |
sv I-4 | 196.1 cid | 48 | 1930-1931** |
sv I-4 | 196.1 cid | 56/65 | 1932*** |
**Model 30U
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