Plymouths unveil 1956 models with new power units and safety features
Southtown Motors in Joliet will showcase Plymouths 1956 lineup tomorrow. Highlights include Hy-Fire V-8 engines up to 200 hp, PowerFlite options, airfoil rear fenders, push button drive, 12 volt system, Highway Hi Fi, and safety upgrades like belt anchors and new door latches.
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Plymouth Expands 1956 Line With New Bodies and Suburbans
Plymouth offers more 1956 models and body types than 1955, adding four door Belvedere and two door Savoy hardtops, and creating a separate Suburban line with three body styles. Suburbans include four door sport suburban and two and four door custom suburban. Eight passenger capacity adds third gear on four doors. Belvedere adds five models including sedan, hardtop and convertible. Savoy group remains with four doors and two doors, while Plaza undercuts Belvedere and Savoy with sedan club sedan and coupe. Convertibles use V eight engines, others offer V eight or six cylinders.
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1956 Plymouth Two-Door Comfort Split Seat
The unique one third split back seat design in the 1956 Plymouth two-door enables front passengers to stay comfortably seated while rear passengers enter or exit the car.
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Safety rims on Plymouth cars aid tire retention
The safety rim wheel, standard on all Plymouth models, provides extra protection by keeping the tire attached to the wheel during a blow out. The feature is marketed as exclusive to Plymouth in the current pricing field.
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Plymouth Windshield Wraps Around Top and Bottom
Plymouth introduces a distinctive windshield that curves around the top and bottom, enabling full visibility at all times. The design preserves the car’s body line flow for a continuous aesthetic.
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Lighted Push Buttons Aid Light Driving on 1956 Plymouth
Lighted push buttons control the PowerFlite transmission range on the 1956 Plymouth. The illuminated controls aid in easy driving and gear selection.
Safety features highlighted on 1956 Plymouth cars at Southtown
Southtown Motors showcases new Plymouth safety upgrades including door latch interlocks to prevent opening on impact, belts anchored to the frame, beam headlamps with enhanced visibility, safety rim wheels, independent hand brake, dual front brakes, wrap around windshield and electric wiper system.
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Wide eight inch brake pedal boosts PowerFlite Plymouth safety
The 1956 Plymouth models with PowerFlite transmission feature an eight inch wide brake pedal. This broad pedal aids quick left foot braking for faster response in emergencies.
Colors and Fabrics in 1956 Plymouth Interiors
The 1956 Plymouth models use only fabrics that pass strict tests for color stability, strength, and abrasion resistance for color keyed interiors, ensuring durable, high quality upholstery.
Solex tinted glass cuts sun heat in Plymouth
Auto news notes that ordinary glass lets 71 percent of sun heat reach the interior while Solex tinted glass used on the 1956 Plymouth blocks 65 percent more heat, admitting only 35 percent of rays.
Plymouth car body inner shields reduce road noise
Rattle prevention rate, mastic deadeners, fiber, cotton, wood pulp, carpeting, and fiberglass are among products used to shield the car body interior from vibration, road noises and weather.
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