Description
Named after London’s luxurious hotel, Plymouth’s Savoy displayed a series of body design elements conceived by Virgil Exner, Henry King to match Mayry Baldwin’s interior. The impressive direct control of the PowerFlite transmission via the pushbutton selector provided for thrilling performance powered by the Chrysler-engineered hemispheric topped V8.
The 1956 Savoy offered was produced in Mint Green over Mint Green interior uniformly accentuating design elements. It is powered by a 277 A type V8 engine to produce 187 bhp at 4400 rpm and 359 Nm at 2400 rpm via its double barrel Carter carburetor. In 2007 it was sourced in the US to become part of a private collection in Athens, Greece. It currently presents in spectacular condition throughout with authenticity certificate recently renewed. The price is open to offers.
Specifications
Year: 1956
Make: Plymouth
Model, submodel: Savoy Club Sedan 277 Hy-Fire V8 PowerFlite P29
Designers: Virgil Exner, Maury Baldwin, Henry King
Body type: sedan
Chassis number: 16055542
Engine type: 4525 cc, 8 cyl. in V config., Carter BBD 2407S double barrel carbureted, 187 bhp at 4400 rpm, 359 nm at 2400 rpm output
Engine number: P29288682
Transmission: PowerFlite automatic, 2 gears, pushbutton selector
Exterior color, code: Mint Green, 16
Interior color, trim: Mint Green, cloth
Current registration: Federation Internationale de Vehicules Anciennes (FIVA) of Greece
