Chassis no. 1615534

56-hp, 196.1-cid L-head inline four-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission with free-wheeling, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 109-inches

Walter Chrysler’s new four-cylinder Plymouth was a hit from its first appearance in 1928. A modern design with four-wheel hydraulic brakes, it sold 50,000 cars in its first year. By the time the PA model was introduced in 1931, production had doubled.

This 1932 PA rumble seat convertible coupe appears in the new “Collegiate Colors” offered that year. For $40.00 extra, a customer could have the car painted in the hues of his alma mater. This car’s maroon and cream motif represents Alma College in Alma, Michigan, whether intended or not.

A high-quality older restoration, it has maroon leather seats and a tan canvas top with oval rear window. Dual sidemount spares with mirrors leave room for a chrome luggage rack at the rear. The cream wire wheels are mounted with Coker 5.50-19 wide whitewall tires.

It is equipped with free-wheeling, which allows the car to coast under deceleration. Popular at the time, it was intended to reduce fuel consumption. Very rare in the collector community, four-cylinder Plymouths represent very good value. In many ways more advanced than their Ford and Chevrolet competitors, they are a delight to drive.