1958 Plymouth Belvedere 2-Door Sport Coupe review from North America
"Power, Style, and Tailfins -- the 1950s had it all"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel tank needs replacing.
Power steering needed to be rebuilt.
Fuel pump died.
General comments?
Very fast with its optional Golden Commando engine (it has 2 Four Barrel Carbs) -- first year of the Chrysler Corporation Big Block Engines.
Torque-Flite transmission is amazing. Shifts are quick and smooth.
Very good looking, turns heads and drops jaws everywhere.
Handling is surprising for a late '50s American car.
Parts are very hard to come by.
The car's value has rapidly increased.
Rust ate most of these cars by the time Johnson took office, so one has to be very vigilant and take precautionary body care.
Sounds awesome -- engine and exhaust note create a threatening burble that makes young children run and hide.
Perhaps the most alluring yet overlooked car of the 1950s.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1958 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 c.i. Golden Commando Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2004 |