Plymouth: The First Decade
1936 DeLuxe Plymouth
(Engineering Code P-2)
Unless otherwise noted, specifications are from [Chrysler 1975] and serial numbers are from [Chrysler 1973]. Production dates are from [benj 2007]. Engine numbers, price, model production and weights are from [Kimes 1996].
Highlights and commentary Production and serial numbers Specifications Paint Codes Trim Codes Westchester Four Door Sedan Seven Passenger Sedan Touring Four Door Sedan Touring Two Door Sedan Four Door Sedan Two Door Sedan Convertible Coupe Rumble Seat Coupe Business Coupe Chassis
Highlights
The body is now fully isolated from the frame with rubber insulated body mounts.
Production
| Model Name | Production | Serial Number | Engine Number | ||||
| Begin | End | Plant | Begin | End | Begin | End | |
| 6 (DeLuxe) | September 6, 1935 | August 21, 1936 | Detroit | 2,641,401 | 2,987,635 | P2-1001 | P2-532087 |
| Los Angeles | 3,040,601 | 3,077,397 | |||||
| Evansville | 9,025,101 | 9,062,168 | |||||
| Windsor | 9,332,286 | 9,339,684 | |||||
All 1936 P1 and P2 cars used the P2 engine
Specifications
| Wheel base | Num Cylinders | Bore and Stroke | Cu. In. | Compression | BHP | Torque | |||
| Standard | Economy | Standard | Economy | Standard | Economy | ||||
| 113 | 6 | 3-1/8 x 4-3/8 | 201.3 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 82 @ 3600 | 65 | 145 @ 1200 | 138 |
For download speed reasons, Detailed Specifications and Standards of Adjustment are found on a separate page.
Paint Codes
Data from [Chrysler 1935a] and [Dupont 1938].| Paint Code | Body | Fender | Stripe | Wheels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Black DULUX 93-005 |
Black | Gold Bronze | Black | |
| 201, 202, 203 | Plymouth Blue IM-1540 |
Plymouth Blue | Packard Ivory | Plymouth Blue | |
| Black | Black | ||||
| 212, 213, 214 | Aquamarine Blue IM-1538 |
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Aquamarine Blue | Packard Ivory | Aquamarine Blue |
| Black | Black | ||||
| 218, 219, 220 | Middy Blue DULUX 93-5845 |
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| 502, 503, 504 | Palm Beach Gray No. 2 IM-1541 |
Palm Beach Gray No. 2 | Packard Ivory | Palm Beach Gray No. 2 | |
| Black | Black | ||||
| 604, 605, 606 | Plymouth Maroon IM-1537 |
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Plymouth Maroon | Casino Red | Plymouth Maroon |
| Black | Black | ||||
| 806, 807, 808 | Plymouth Gunmetal Gray IM-1539 |
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Plymouth Gunmetal Gray | Spring Green No. 2 | Plymouth Gunmetal Gray |
| Black | Black | ||||
| Ripley Brown or Plymouth Beige DULUX 93-5846 |
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Trim Codes
Data from [Chrysler 1939a Group 24-BP].| Trim Code | Description |
| 291, 293, 297, 298, 299 | Pile |
| 340, 342 | Broadcloth |
| 425, 426 | Leather (taupe) |
| 427, 481 | Leather (blue) |
| 428, 482 | Leather (red) |
| 430 | Leather (tan) |
| 480, 483 | Leather |
Westchester Four Door Sedan
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $765 | 309 |
Seven Passenger Sedan
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $895 | 1,504 | 3265 |
Touring Four Door Sedan
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $680 | 240,136 | 2955 |
Photograph copyright Jim Benjaminson, used with permission.
Photographs copyright Tod Fitch, used with permission.
Touring Two Door Sedan
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $645 | 99,373 | 2910 |
Photograph copyright Jim Benjaminson, used with permission.
Photograph copyright Leif Friberg, used with permission.
Four Door Sedan
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $660 | 10,001 | 2820 |
Two Door Sedan
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $625 | 6,149 | 2785 |
Convertible Coupe
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $725 | 3,297 | 2945 |
Rumble Seat Coupe
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $620 | 9,663 | 2870 |
Business Coupe
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| $580 | 54,601 | 2800 |
Photograph copyright Jim Benjaminson, used with permission.
Chassis
| Price | Number Built | Weight |
| 2,775 |