1949 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1949 DeLuxe Coupe was Plymouth’s first new body after World War II, abandoning the prewar styling carried over through the 1948 model. Instead it adopted a lower, wider, more modern appearance, with integrated fenders and a cleaner silhouette that previewed 1950s styling trends.

The DeLuxe Coupe featured a rugged 217ci inline six producing 97 horsepower, paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. This engine earned a reputation for smooth operation, durability, and easy maintenance, and notable vehicle technical features included hydraulic brakes, an independent front suspension with coil springs, and a sturdy all-steel body with greatly increased visibility.

Today, the 1949 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe is remembered as a dependable, well-engineered postwar classic that helped redefine Plymouth’s place in the competitive American market.

This example is painted in red with a white top and red upholstery, wears 15” wheels, and is powered by a 217ci six cylinder backed by a 3-speed manual transmission.

This '49 Plymouth is now offered as a non-running project.

This 1949 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe Project is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with Alabama registration in the current owner's name listing the serial number as PI8185733.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in red with a white top and red upholstery

• 15” wheels

• 217ci six cylinder

• 3-speed column-shifted manual transmission

• Coil spring front, leaf spring rear suspension

Factory Equipment

• 2-Door Coupe styling

• Steel wheel covers and whitewall tires

• Bumper guards

• 4-wheel drum brakes

• Bench seat

• 118” wheelbase and 191” body

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• This vehicle is a non-running project

• Engine and underbody rust

• Paint imperfections

• Exterior and interior brightwork worn

• Images detailing the condition of the 1949 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1949 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

Please note that the registration for this vehicle lists its serial number as PI8185733.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.   Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Broad Arrow representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.