1963 Plymouth Savoy 426 MAX Wedge, 20k orig miles

[Dave Castine]

Hi Fella's here's another very historically significant Mopar I'm representing... we're asking $99,000 for it, a very similar car was bid to $175k at the Portland Mecum auctions.

Plymouth 1963 Savoy Max Wedge, 20,200 documented miles, shipped new to Village Plymouth, Amarillo, TX

It is believed that the selling dealer immediately replaced the original 426 Max Wedge motor with a 13.5:1 SuperStock rated Max Wedge for drag racing (engine dated 12/26/62), 1992 rotisserie restoration by Hub City Bodyworks, Lubbock, TX.

Very well documented in Darrell Davis' book "Plymouth Super Stock" (see pic), the car is also an awarded magazine car. Extremely rare and very well restored, these cars were built for ONE thing and one thing only - to go very fast, in a straight line - and this one does not disappoint!

Below is from the article published in the Oct 93 edition of the Chrysler Car Enthusiast magazine.

The Savoy was the lowest priced Plymouth which the Super Stock 426 engine was available in 1963. With curb weight of 3,200 lbs. it was ten pounds heavier that the more expensive Sport Fury. The Super Stock 426 was available with either 11:1 compression (415hp) or an extra-cost 13.5:1 compression (425hp). Laker cutouts are standard with either V8. Plymouth dealers were instructed by then Plymouth distribution manager J.S. Woodruff, "This engine is not intended for normal city or traffic driving. It is for competition only. It is tuned for high-output performance necessary to compete, and would probably make a dissatisfied customer out of a novice". This is why Plymouths equipped with Super Stock 426 engines are rare and highly sought after today.

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania owner Jay XXXX (intentionally X'd out) happens to own one of the first documented Plymouth Super Stock 426 engine cars [THIS VERY CAR BEING ADVERTISED HERE ON CRAIGSLIST]. According to Jay, "it could possibly be the first high compression engine car ever made". This statement has to do with the extra-cost, optional 13.5:1 compression, 425 HP version of the Super Stock V8, better known for its Dodge Derived Max Wedge name by enthusiasts. The car has never been cut or tubbed and is a two owner Texas car [as reported back in '93]. It was restored by U.S. Rare Force (Lubbock, TX) to its original factory White finish. The Savoy's interior is spartan '63 vintage factory blue bench seat with a push-button TorqueFlite trans.

Some factory highlights of these cars:
No side mounted rear view mirrors (what's behind you is not important)
ONE seat belt for the driver only
NO glove compartment lining or light
Weight saving rubber floor mat
Factory "cut outs" in the dual exhaust system

If you want a classic muscle car that NO ONE else has, if you want attention at your local cruise nights, if you want to participate in your local nostalgic drags - I urge you to consider this amazing and very historically significant Mopar!

Photos can be seen on my website at:

http://www.vintagecarsonline.com/ava...mented-history

[rts]

Whats up with the vin tag?????
That is not how they were attached at the factory!!
Any info on that??

[Dave Castine]

This car has been recorded in Darrell's Book > http://racehemi.maxwedge.com/topics/real.php

It's my understanding that the REAL cars had welded tags from the factory.

I have written letters from Darrell Davis to the owner of this car authenticating it.

Thanks for the input!

[rts]

Real vin tags are affixed by two spot welds not a mig welder!!
This tag has been removed or re affixed some how or another
Nice car but the tag is not affixed that way from the factory!!

[Dave Castine]

Spot Welds in 1963? I need to do some research on this guys - stand by!

[ruc]

Ive got a 63 Polara. I can check it when I get home if that will help.

[Arrowsmith]

Nice car. Too bad because the VIN Tag install looks bogus to me. Also, I think if you do your homework, you'll find Chrysler used spot welds for a long time prior to 1963. IIRC, the Airflow circa 1934 used a ton of them.

[Lee Stewart]

This car has been discussed on another forum, specifically the VIN Tag:

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...-question.html

[Billohio]

This is the tag on my 61 300G. I blacked it out

[Sean]

Tag is FAKE........And spot welds really...........