Few people can recall the first Savoy, but that is not unexpected. The automobile was produced by Plymouth for only ten years, from 1954 to 1964, and the company kept changing the lineup until none of the modifications made much sense.
For instance, the business debuted a four-door hardtop during the 1957 redesign. The choice wasn’t unexpected because hardtops began to gain popularity near the end of the decade and because the Bel Air’s (and the Impala’s) success demonstrated that this body design was here to stay. Plymouth discontinued the hardtops two years later and stuck with the coupe, sedan, and station wagon instead.
The 1957 Savoy marked the debut of a short-lived third generation. It was produced until 1959, sporting an updated engine lineup, beginning with the 230 (3.8-liter) straight-six and ending with the more powerful 318 (5.2-liter) V8. Plymouth produced the last third-generation Savoy in 1959 before giving birth to a new series (also sporting updated styling) in 1960.
Plymouth Savoy wasn’t a famous nameplate, so finding a project in good condition today is difficult. The 1957 example posted by seller jnandin is one of the few units still around today, with a restorable condition and a working engine.
It hasn’t been registered since 1983, which means it’s been out of commission for close to 40 years. The owner adds that we shouldn’t consider the automobile to be roadworthy despite the fact that the engine beneath the hood starts and runs. In fact, the provided photos demonstrate a few instances of rust. However, upon a cursory investigation, I was unable to find any holes in the floors or the trunk, indicating that the metal damage had only penetrated the surface. The Savoy’s current state shows that the owner kept it well-parked; otherwise, corrosion would have turned it into a true rust bucket.
The listing leaves several critical questions without an answer, so it’s impossible to tell if the car is still original and whether any significant parts are missing. The working engine is a major surprise, so it’d be interesting to find out if the car received at least a partial restoration or if someone had already rebuilt it. At this point, the vehicle sleeps in San Angelo, Texas, and given it’s not a road-worthy vehicle, whoever wants to buy it must also take care of towing.