Plymouth Savoy

This article is about a car. For other uses, see Savoy (disambiguation).
Plymouth Savoy

1960 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan
Overview
Manufacturer Plymouth (Chrysler)
Also called Dodge Kingsway (Canada)
Production 1954–1964
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Full-size car
Layout FR layout

The Plymouth Savoy is an automobile model produced from the 1954 through 1964 model years by Plymouth.

Early History

Plymouth Savoy Wagon 1951

Plymouth used the name Savoy on several automobiles. From 1951-1953, the Savoy name was used on a station wagon, upgrading the base model Suburban. Later was a line of full-sized Plymouths from 1954-1961.

Another incarnation was among Plymouth's downsized full-size cars from 1962-1964.

As with Plymouth's Plaza and Belvedere models, the Savoy was named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy Hotel in London.

1954

First generation

1954 Plymouth Savoy four door sedan
Overview
Model years 1954
Body and chassis
Body style
Related Plymouth Belvedere
Powertrain
Engine 217.8 cu in (3.6 L) I6
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 114.0 inches (2,896 mm)
Length 193.5 in (4,915 mm)[1]
Width 74.25 in (1,886 mm)
1954 Plymouth Savoy Sedan rear view

When introduced in 1954, later in the year with 1955 model paint schemes, the Savoy was Plymouth's mid-level car and priced between the base Plaza sedans and the top-line Belvedere models.

In 1954, the Savoy was available as a two-door Club Coupe, four-door sedan, and 2-door Club Sedan.[2]

1955-1956

1956 Savoy hardtop coupe
Second generation

1956 Plymouth Savoy 2-door club sedan
Overview
Model years 1955-1956
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door hardtop
4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
4-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine 225 cu in (3.7 L) I6
270 cu in (4.4 L) V8
301 cu in (4.9 L) V8
318 cu in (5.2 L) V8
383 cu in (6.3 L) V8
361 cu in (5.9 L) V8
395 cu in (6.5 L) V8
Transmission 2-speed automatic
3-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 115.0 in (2,921 mm)
Length 203.8 in (5,177 mm)[3]

In 1955, the Savoy was available with new power steering.[3]

In 1956, the line added a hardtop coupe and the Custom Suburban station wagon.

In 1956, seat belts were added for safety.[4] The Highway Hi-Fi record player was also optional.[4]

Here is a promotional video produced by Chrysler, where the 1955-1956 Plymouth models were built on the assembly line at Lynch Road Assembly.

1957-1959

Third generation

1958 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan (with 'Sport Tone' side trim)
Overview
Model years 1957-1959
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door hardtop
4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
4-door station wagon
Powertrain
Transmission 2-speed automatic
3-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase station wagons: 122.0 in (3,099 mm)
all others: 118.0 in (2,997 mm)
Length 208.2"[5]
Width 78 in (1,981 mm) [5]
Height 54.6 in (1,387 mm) (4-Door Hardtop)
56.6 in (1,438 mm) (Sedan)
54.0 in (1,372 mm) (2-Door Hardtop)
54.8 in (1,392 mm) (Convertible)
1958 Savoy
1958 Savoy
1958 Savoy interior

For the 1957 and 1958 model years, the line added a four-door hardtop sedan.

In 1959, Plymouth dropped the Plaza and replaced it with the Savoy, making the Savoy the model's entry level full-size Plymouth. The two hardtop models were dropped, as well as the side trim and interior appointments. Sales were not diminished as the Savoy became fleet vehicles used by taxicab companies. By 1960, a new model, the Plymouth Taxi Special, was spun off from the Savoy. Front leg room was 45.5".[5]

1960-1961

Fourth generation

1960 Plymouth Savoy 4-door Sedan
Overview
Model years 1960-1961
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door hardtop
4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
4-door station wagon
Powertrain
Transmission 2-speed automatic
3-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 118.0 in (2,997 mm)

Plymouth models were restyled in 1960. The styling for 1961 was a year "most beholders would agree...it was hit with the ugly stick".[6] This was because of the odd chromed "lashes" on the front.

1962-1964

Fifth generation

1964 Plymouth Savoy 4-Door Sedan
Overview
Model years 1962–1964
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
4-door sedan
4-door wagon
Powertrain
Engine

225 cu in (3.69 L) I6

318 cu in (5.2 L) V8
361 cu in (5.9 L) V8
383 cu in (6.3 L) V8
Transmission 3-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 116.0 in (2,946 mm)
Length 202.0 in (5,131 mm) [7]

Plymouth discontinued the Savoy nameplate at the end of the 1964 model year, except in Canada, where it continued through 1965.

In 1965, the full-sized entry level Plymouth model in the U.S. was the Fury I; in Canada it was called the Savoy but the top-level models were named Fury II and Fury III.

Other markets

Australian developed 1956 Plymouth Savoy Coupe Utility

References

Inline
  1. "1954 Plymouth foldout, specifications". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  2. "1954 Plymouth foldout, models". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  3. 1 2 "1955 Plymouth prestige brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  4. 1 2 "1956 Plymouth album". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 "1959 Plymouth brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  6. Flory, J. Kelly (2004). American Cars, 1960-1972: Every Model, Year by Year. McFarland. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-7864-1273-0.
  7. "1962 Plymouth Full Size brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  8. Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 23 to 25
  9. Automotive oddity website, www.roadkillontheweb.com Retrieved 1 March 2016
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