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- 1938 Plymouth P6 'Chrysler Wimbledon' Convertible
1938 Plymouth P6 'Chrysler Wimbledon' Convertible
Lot Number: 307
1938 Plymouth P6 'Chrysler Wimbledon' Convertible
British built, right-hand drive, Plymouth P6 marketed in the UK as the 'Chrysler Wimbledon'.
- Sold for: £17,438
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 20th March, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at
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BODY COLOUR
Lemon Yellow/Black -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
EYU 429
SUMMARY
British built, right-hand drive, Plymouth P6 marketed in the UK as the 'Chrysler Wimbledon'.
DESCRIPTION
- The 'Wimbledon' was essentially a British version of an American car assembled at Chrysler’s factory near the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew
- Plymouths were imported in kit form from Michigan, assembled at Kew, and converted to right-hand drive
- They were further Anglicised by renaming them after London suburbs, so the Plymouth P6 became a Kew (2.8-litre) or Wimbledon (3.3-litre)
- The Plymouth was going to keep its name until Chrysler’s market research revealed that the town was not well thought of over here, being associated with drunken sailors. No idea where that came from!
- This 1938, two-seater convertible benefits from a dickey seat to the rear - ideal for the mother in law!
- The car's late owner purchased the Chrysler in 2002 when it had already been restored
- Beautifully finished in Primrose with black wings and a tan hood, the interior has been retrimmed in brown vinyl
- Powered by Chrysler's 3.3-litre, 6-cylinder engine mated to a 3-speed manual gearbox this provides sprightly performance and a wonderful exhaust note.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 307
- Make
- PLYMOUTH
- Model
- P6 'CHRYSLER WIMBLEDON' CONVERTIBLE
- Registration Number
- EYU 429
- Chassis Number
- P60/4272/10548524
- Engine Number
- P6145305
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Lemon Yellow/Black
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rob.
CONTACTSCORE:
78 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
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Chrome:
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Remarks
Older restored example which still presents very well.
Interior
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Engine
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Remarks
Last running in 2017, some recommissioning will re required prior to returning to active use.
Transmission
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Only offered with a V5C.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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