Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[Mauricio Yeo]

Señores,
One of our local Club members has just purchased a 1939 Chrysler Wimbledon for restoration. I have tried an Internet search on this model but I am not having any luck. Has anybody any ideas ie photos, car clubs, production figures etc.
Many Thanks
Mauricio

[Uncle Joe]

The reason that you are not finding any information on the Chrysler Wimbledon is possibly because it was the last badge engineered Plymouth to be sold overseas as a Chrysler.

It was fitted with a 201ci 6 cylinder engine, and could be bought as a 5passenger saloon, an eight passenger sedan or limousine, a convertible coupé.

Standard equipment included a fog lamp and a ''dual power'' overdrive transmission. Exactly 60 001 of all types were manufactured.

I have a bit more info as well if its of any interest.

UJ

[Rick]

if you do a search on Google Images, it brings up a couple of pictures on the BCA auction site:

http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=%22chrysler%20wimbledon%22&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

it'd be great to see some photographs of it!!

R

_________________
Rick - Admin
Home:https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk
Videos:https://www.youtube.com/user/oldclassiccarRJ/videos
OCC & classic car merchandise (Austin, Ford ++):
https://www.redbubble.com/people/OldClassicCar/shop

[Mauricio Yeo]

UJ
Thanks for the info and yes I would like as much info as possible to help out in the restoration. My E Mail is ye004r79@telefonica.net in case you do not want to bore other readers.
Rick
Here are some photos.







Thanks for the help.
Mauricio

[buzzy bee]

Hi

Stunning Motor Car, and excellent scenery/weather!

Cheers

Dave

[Rick]

lovely car! don't worry, we wouldn't be bored reading about this car

Rick
_________________
Rick - Admin
Home:https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk
Videos:https://www.youtube.com/user/oldclassiccarRJ/videos
OCC & classic car merchandise (Austin, Ford ++):
https://www.redbubble.com/people/OldClassicCar/shop

[Uncle Joe]

Mauricio, I think Rick is correct, nobodies going to get bored reading about this car....

On the right hand front door hinge pillar post should be a plate with the serial number. As a Chrysler, it should start C-**(22, 23, or 24). As a Plymouth, it will start P-** (7 or If this plate is still on, can you tell me the number? I dont need the whole serial, just the beginning, but if you tell me it all, in a PM if you wish, I may be able to tell you things like where it was built, and so on.

UJ

[Mauricio Yeo]

UJ,

The number plate has chassis no. W2071/2779413 and the other number is P2.216081 and the car is first registered date as 26/05/1936.

I do not mind you answering on the forum as it will make good reading material for everyone.
I will ask my friend for photos of the restoration and post them.
Regards
Mauricio

[Uncle Joe]

I'm reading this information now from my files. I dont think it is incorrect, but apologies if it is

P2 makes it a 1936 Plymouth Deluxe - Model P2 - six. The chassis number (2779413) points to it having been manufactured in Detriot. It should have a sliding roof panel, is that correct?

The Chrysler Wimbledon first appeared in 1937, as an upscale version of the Kew six. So quite how it has the Chrysler badge, I cant answer.

I'll keep digging though, I am a little intrigued.....

UJ

[UKdave2002]

lovely car!, didn't Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones drummer) have one? It got sold at an auction a year or so back?

Dav

[Penman]

Hi
Yes Charlies car is actually the first featured car in the link that Rick provided earlier.

[Uncle Joe]

Was it Charlies, or Keith Moons?

UJ

[Penman]

Hi
Sorry, thats me, can't tell Watt Moon I'm looking at.

Come to that one aging rocker isn't that different from any other....................................................




Runs away and hides with Tin Hat on........................



What is this errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Rock Music?

[Mauricio Yeo]

Uncle Joe,

The car is now totally dismantled and I have contacted the owner and he says that this particular car does not have a sliding roof.

Thanks Again
Mauricio

[Uncle Joe]

Mauricio, I've been checking my files again to confirm this info, as well as checking with contacts.

First, this car is a 1936 Plymouth. Quite why it has the Chrysler badge, I cannot say. The chassis number confirms this. This is also confirmed by two other things. First, as you say, the car does not have a sliding roof. Second, the first year of production for the Wimbledon was 1937, and that DID have a sliding roof. it was a standard feature.

UJ