Christine ** 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe***Rare Chance to Own a Legend*

1958 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe---

Attention “Christine” fans and “Forward-Look” lovers:

Here is your chance to own a rare piece of Mopar history.   These do not pop up very often for sale.   In fact I don't even want to sell it. but due to a change in demands at my job and with my family. I just do not have time to complete this project.   The car does start. and runs just fine. but is not yet drivable.   It will need towed from my garage if it sells.

History:

I purchased this vehicle almost four years ago from the state of Indiana.   It was without an engine and not in running condition.   The car was originally a 318 wide-block poly engine with the cast-iron Torqueflite three speed automatic.   I do not have the 318. as it was shot and hardly worth restoring to me. but I still have the original transmission.   The Plymouth has an older restoration to the body.   Some panels have some bondo in them.   The paint is pretty good for its age.   It shows beautifully.   There are a few tiny nicks here and there as the fella I bought it from did enjoy driving it whenever weather permitted.   It has always been stored in a garage.   I hold a clear Pennsylvania title for it and it is fully insured for $35. 00.

Body:

All of the original and very hard (and expensive) parts are here.   The correct Sport Tone trim is present. with only minor dings.   All of the chrome the chrome trim around the windows and doors are there. as well as the fender spears. rear gravel guards. center-mounted reverse light on the rear bumper. the correct “V” for the grille. and all of the trunk and rear wing trim.   The bumpers are new. rechromed units and of course. this car has a full set of very hard to find Bumper Wings.   The car also comes with a box of extra trim. hood ornaments. and another complete '58 grille.   The tires are also pretty new and look great.   No dryrot.

            There is no rust present.   Some of the paint is chipped in places. and there are a few tiny dings. but nothing that takes away from the overall presentation of the car. The floor boards and trunk are solid and have been rust-proofed from underneath.   As indicated before. the body is very good.   It just needs someone to take it to the next level. Fender spears and hood ornament could use a rechrome.

Engine/transmission:

Rebuilt 383 Big Block from a '71 Roadrunner

Matching 727 Aluminum Torqueflite trans with a mild shift kit and factory torque convertor

Modified crossmember to allow use of newer transmission

Correct Golden Commando motor mounts

Mopar Performance Purple Cam  (268/284)

All new gaskets and fasteners

New fuel pump and lines

Dual quad setup with two Edelbrock 1406 600 CFM carbs and correct progressive Hemi style progressive linkage

Correct and very rare Oval Air Cleaners for 2x4 set up with unmodified bases

New Electronic Ignition including cap. rotor. plugs and wires

Aluminum Water Pump

New belts and hoses

Factory HP exhaust manifolds with the correct gaskets with heat shields

Interior:

All new interior fabrics and vinyl

New carpet and headliner

150MPH speedometer like the Fury which is correctly calibrated

Correct radio  (is not connected)

What it needs to be finished:

Brakes:  It needs a master cylinder.   All the pedal hardware is there. as well as all the brakelines.

Transmission Shifting:  I have Imperial Services conversion kit to allow the use of the pushbuttons with the newer 727 trans.   It just needs installed.   It was a $300 setup.   Or. I suppose you could rig up another system and not use the pushbuttons.  

Drive shaft will need to be custom-made or find one that may work from another Mopar.

Exhaust System

 Emergency Brake or Parking lever

The car is very close to being drivable.   I just do not have the time to finish it.   It has been a work in progress for me. but it's ready for someone to take it to the next level.   For about $2000. and some hours in the garage. this car will be running and moving and making heads turn.

I do not have to sell it. so if the reserve is not met. then I will keep it.   I just hate for it to sit when it's so close to being done.   You do not see these cars very often and they are not getting any easier to find. so now is your chance to own a real Christine 1958 Plymouth with ALL of the hard-to-find parts.

I can assist with shipping as much as possible.   I have all kinds of shop manuals and literature as well.

I have tried to think of everything I know about the car.   Please feel free to ask any questions.   There is no warranty implied or expressed.

Happy Bidding!

On Jan-07-14 at 09:02:40 PST. seller added the following information:

1958 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe---

Attention “Christine” fans and “Forward-Look” lovers:

Here is your chance to own a rare piece of Mopar history.   These do not pop up very often for sale.   In fact I don't even want to sell it. but due to a change in demands at my job and with my family. I just do not have time to complete this project.   The car does start. and runs just fine. but is not yet drivable.   It will need towed from my garage if it sells.

History:

I purchased this vehicle almost four years ago from the state of Indiana.   It was without an engine and not in running condition.   The car was originally a 318 wide-block poly engine with the cast-iron Torqueflite three speed automatic.   I do not have the 318. as it was shot and hardly worth restoring to me. but I still have the original transmission.   The Plymouth has an older restoration to the body.   Some panels have some bondo in them.   The paint is pretty good for its age.   It shows beautifully.   There are a few tiny nicks here and there as the fella I bought it from did enjoy driving it whenever weather permitted.   It has always been stored in a garage.   I hold a clear Pennsylvania title for it and it is fully insured for $35. 00.

Body:

All of the original and very hard (and expensive) parts are here.   The correct Sport Tone trim is present. with only minor dings.   All of the chrome the chrome trim around the windows and doors are there. as well as the fender spears. rear gravel guards. center-mounted reverse light on the rear bumper. the correct “V” for the grille. and all of the trunk and rear wing trim.   The bumpers are new. rechromed units and of course. this car has a full set of very hard to find Bumper Wings.   The car also comes with a box of extra trim. hood ornaments. and another complete '58 grille.   The tires are also pretty new and look great.   No dryrot.

            There is no rust present.   Some of the paint is chipped in places. and there are a few tiny dings. but nothing that takes away from the overall presentation of the car. The floor boards and trunk are solid and have been rust-proofed from underneath.   As indicated before. the body is very good.   It just needs someone to take it to the next level. Fender spears and hood ornament could use a rechrome.

Engine/transmission:

Rebuilt 383 Big Block from a '71 Roadrunner

Matching 727 Aluminum Torqueflite trans with a mild shift kit and factory torque convertor

Modified crossmember to allow use of newer transmission

Correct Golden Commando motor mounts

Mopar Performance Purple Cam  (268/284)

All new gaskets and fasteners

New fuel pump and lines

Dual quad setup with two Edelbrock 1406 600 CFM carbs and correct progressive Hemi style progressive linkage

Correct and very rare Oval Air Cleaners for 2x4 set up with unmodified bases

New Electronic Ignition including cap. rotor. plugs and wires

Aluminum Water Pump

New belts and hoses

Factory HP exhaust manifolds with the correct gaskets with heat shields

Interior:

All new interior fabrics and vinyl

New carpet and headliner

150MPH speedometer like the Fury which is correctly calibrated

Correct radio  (is not connected)

What it needs to be finished:

Brakes:  It needs a master cylinder brake booster. Booster it had would not clear cylinder head and exhaust manifold. All the pedal hardware is there. as well as all the brakelines.

Transmission Shifting:  I have Imperial Services conversion kit to allow the use of the pushbuttons with the newer 727 trans.   It just needs installed.   It was a $300 setup.   Or. I suppose you could rig up another system and not use the pushbuttons.  

Drive shaft will need to be custom-made or find one that may work from another Mopar.

Exhaust System

 Emergency Brake or Parking lever

The car is very close to being drivable.   I just do not have the time to finish it.   It has been a work in progress for me. but it's ready for someone to take it to the next level.   For about $2000. and some hours in the garage. this car will be running and moving and making heads turn.

I do not have to sell it. so if the reserve is not met. then I will keep it.   I just hate for it to sit when it's so close to being done.   You do not see these cars very often and they are not getting any easier to find. so now is your chance to own a real Christine 1958 Plymouth with ALL of the hard-to-find parts.

I can assist with shipping as much as possible.   I have all kinds of shop manuals and literature as well.

I have tried to think of everything I know about the car.   Please feel free to ask any questions.   There is no warranty implied or expressed.

Happy Bidding!

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