Simon Cars - Plymouth Savoy 1955

Plymouth Savoy 1955 - 57

Plymouth brought a new model of the Savoy out in 1955, utilising the 'Forward Look' body by Maury Baldwin under Virgil Exner. 1955 cars had a 115-inch wheelbase, a roof lowered by 1.35 inches, and an overall length up by 10.3 inches to give a long low look. 1955 Plymouths were designated P26 for the inline six or P27 for the V8. Offered as the 'Plaza', 'Savoy' and the 'Belvedere' as the top model until the powerful 'Fury' was introduced. The Savoy was only offered as a Club Sedan (2-door) or a 4-door sedan. The 1956 Plymouth P28 and P29s were modestly restyled front and back, and as a sign of things to come the tail fins grew upwards. For 1956 the Savoy was also available as a Sport Coupe (2-door). Plymouths were given a new 4-button automatic transmission branded 'Powerflite', and the V8 versions were fitted with the new Hy-Fire Chrysler V8 which was cheaper to make than the Hemi V8. In 1957 all Plymouths received new styling.

aa Plymouth Savoy 1956 2-door sedan badges

Plymouth Savoy 1956 2-door sedan - badge on rear wing

aa Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan badges

Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan - badge on rear wing

ac Plymouth Savoy 1956 2-door sedan head

Plymouth Savoy 1956 2-door sedan. The Savoy was offered with a choice of two inline six engines. But the "V" in the grille tells that this Savoy benefitted from a choice of two V8 engines.

ac Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan head

Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan. The Savoy was at the lower end of the Plymouth models and was offered with a 2834cc (173) inline six, or a Powerflow 3,772cc (230) six, but there were also 270 and 277 Hy-Fire V8 options

Plymouth Savoy 1956 2-door sedan front

Plymouth Savoy 1956 2-door sedan. Built on a 115-inch wheelbase, the 1955 and 56 Plymouth Savoy was only sold as a 2-door or 4-door sedan.

Plymouth Savoy 1956 2-door sedan rear

Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan. Built on a 115-inch wheelbase, the 1955 and 56 Plymouth Savoy was only sold as a 2-door or 4-door sedan.

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Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan. The 1955 and 56 Plymouth Savoy was only sold as a 2-door or 4-door sedan with a choice of two inline six engines, or a 3,982cc (243) V8 for European export

Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan rear

Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan. Built on a 115-inch wheelbase, the 1955 and 56 Plymouth Savoy was only sold as a 2-door or 4-door sedan.

t Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan tail

Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan. Built on a 115-inch wheelbase, the 1955 and 56 Plymouth Savoy was only sold as a 2-door or 4-door sedan.

s Plymouth Belvedere 1956 sport sedan side

Plymouth Belvedere Sport Sedan 1956. Chrysler Forward Look. The design recipe brought in by Virgil Exner to replace the boring designs by Keller.

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