Plymouth & Desoto diplomat 1955 - 1956 custom & mild custom

1956 Plymouth Plaza mild custom cruiser. Car has been recently completed and is ready for cruising or shows. Beautiful car that gets thumbs up everywhere it goes. I have yet to see another car like this at any shows. Color is a light metallic green with a slight gold pearl to it (custom mixed). The color is perfect on this car.

Pros:

Very solid car to start with. Body was stripped to bare metal for paint. No rust or accidents.
Original 230 flathead six.
Original pushbutton automatic transmission
Upgraded Weber carb with elec choke
Upgraded distributor with electronic ignition
Upgraded front disc brakes & master cylinder
Dropped uprights (lowered the right way)
New custom paint
New custom interior
Trunk finished to match interior
Bumpers, grill, all exterior trim re-chromed
Added seat belts
Engine repainted and detailed.
Diamondback radial white wall tires


Cons:

It drives like a 56 car. Don't expect to hit 70 on the freeway with this. 60 is about the max I take it on the highway. It's a cruiser.
The aluminum door sill trim plates are worn and need replacing.
It drips a little oil when sitting. Again, It's a 56...
Smokes a little when first started after sitting for a while. Once it's warm it's fine. I'm told this is normal with these old flatheads.
Car occasionally stays running when the key is turned to the off position. I haven't spent the time to track down the source of the problem. When it happens I just pop it in gear and it shuts off. Could be the ignition switch.

1956 Plymouth Custom Built Pickup Showcar! One of a kind Suburban wagon conversion into a Ranchero / El Camino style Pickup-Car ! This is a high quality built from a 40 year experienced bodyshop technician that worked for the official Chrysler Dealership all his life.
This is 100% Mopar heaven (except alternator) all original Drivetrain, transmission and rear-axle.
- original 277 V8 Engine
- original 3 Speed Manual transmission (double clutch 2nd gear due to synchro ring)
- original Driveline and Axle
- Chrysler front Disc Brakes original Drum in rear
- Chrysler 6 way electrical bucket LEATHER Seats
- electrical Door Windows
- electrical Rear Glass (goes up and down)
- New Battery, Carpet and Stereo
- great working Heater
This is a great sounding (dual Glass Pack Exhaust) and driving Showcar!
1st place at the DF Bay Area Mopar Meet!

Hemi-powered DeSoto Full Kustom. Everything done. Approved and inspected in Finland. New white-walls etc., Packard tail lights, full interior. 291 Hemi & auto.