1957 Plymouth Belvedere 318 CI Wideblock Polyhead review from North America
"I've owned this car for 15 years and it has given me many hours and miles of dependable fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced brake cylinders and master cylinder at 95k, and went to silicone brake fluid.
Replaced single 4bbl with 2X4bbls at 100k.
Replaced seat covers and carpeting at 100k.
Distributor needs to be rebuilt, but the car still runs fine.
General comments?
This is a zero to 60 in 8.75 seconds car.
With 2X4bbls it gets about 9-12 mpg.
Car was originally built in Los Angeles and has no rust, which is unheard of in the finned Mopars of the fifties!
The car has had one repaint, and everything works including the clock and tube AM radio.
The car is a two door hardtop.
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| Model Year | 1958 |
| First year of ownership | 1957 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4bbl Superpak Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Belvedere |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2005 |