Ask around, and I bet you'll find that your parents or even your grandparents drove a car just like this 1952 Plymouth Cambridge back in the early '50s. Rugged, reliable, and surprisingly entertaining on the road, this was basic transportation for millions of Americans. Today, it represents a cool niche in our hobby-cars that were restored for love, not profit. Basic black always looks great on cars like this, and the streets were filled with similar low-profile cars throughout the '50s. All those old photos you see have cars just like this going about their business, parked by the curb outside a dry-cleaner or hardware store, or churning up a cloud of dust on some lonely country road. And they looked awesome doing it. This one was handsomely restored, has amazingly straight sheetmetal, great panel alignment, and fit and finish that you just don't expect at this price level. Clearly, this was something special to someone and they threw the budget out the window when they were doing the work. With room for six, cars like this were part of family road trips on America's fresh superhighways. The upholstery is correct striped Bedford cord with wide pleats, and virtually every automaker offered something similar. It's simple, elegant, and dignified, which encompassed everything about the early 1950s. The instrument panel shows a few flashes of artistry, with a large central speedometer flanked by the auxiliary gauges, and a row of switches just below. Plastics improved greatly during the war, so it's not unusual to find post-war steering wheels like this one in excellent condition. Contrasting burgundy carpets and lower door panels add some warmth and color to the otherwise monochromatic interior, and a 3-speed manual gearbox offers easy 3-on-the-tree shifting. Someone's added a basic center console, emphasizing this car's intention to hit the road, and with the original AM radio and heater intact, you might just find that you enjoy it even more than your modern machine. You'll also be pleased to see that there's a lot of room in the fully carpeted trunk, which also carries a vintage wide whitewall spare tire. Don't underestimate Chrysler's 218 cubic inch flathead six, which delivers snappy performance around town and a pleasant 60 MPH cruising speed on the highway. Virtually indestructible and with plentiful parts availability, maintenance is a snap and this truly is an old car that you can use every day without worries. It's pretty much just as it was built, complete with oil bath air cleaner, accessory oil filter, and silver paint on the block, all of which is still in good condition despite the restoration being a few years old now. The 6-volt electrical system remains, but that's nothing to be afraid of with appropriately-sized battery cables and good grounds so the start spins with real vigor. A single exhaust system offers an authentic exhaust note and modern 225/75/15 whitewall radials have been fitted to the original wheels. Discover how much fun an old car like this can be without a huge investment. Dipping into a bygone era might be just what you're looking for in your next old car. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Charlotte showroom. For more information, please call (704) 598-2130 or toll free (866) 542-8392.
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