Classic cars make fantastic props for wedding photo shoots, and this car has reportedly chauffeured four different couples on their respective wedding days over the last 10 years: The Pick of the Day is a 1958 Plymouth Plaza listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Melbourne, Florida.
From a young age, I was drawn to the 1983 movie “Christine,” which was based upon the Stephen King novel of the same name. I’m not sure how or why my parents let me watch the film (it was rated R, after all) but, to this day, it remains one of my favorites. Naturally, when I came across a 1958 Plymouth in the ClassicCars.com classifieds, I had to take a closer look.
As it turns out, a lot of other people have also stopped to admire this car for its Christine-like appearance. The seller explains: “Received many compliments on the car over the years on how it looks like John Carpenter’s movie car. Although not an exact replica of Christine (cars used in the movie were Belvederes), the car shows very well and has even been to an iconic movie location in Pasadena, California—Arnie’s house.”
The Plaza served as Plymouth’s entry-level car from model years 1954 through 1958, known as the “price leader” for the brand. The target market consisted of fleet buyers since the Plaza offered relatively few appointments on its exterior and interior. According to the listing, this example started life in Metallic Suede and was later painted in two-tone Viper Red and Ford White. It was part of an estate in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and had been stored in a barn for many years prior to its reconditioning.
Power comes from a 230ci inline-six mated to a three-speed manual transmission. The seller says, “The car runs and drives well and is mechanically sound, although it may need a tune-up with points and timing.” On that note, it’s also worth mentioning that there are a few outstanding service needs. Among them, some of the gauges are inoperative, the heater core is disconnected, and the car pulls to the right when braking.
As a value-oriented classic that is bound to be a frequent conversation piece (and wedding feature), I think it’s a solid buy. The asking price is $20,000 or best offer.
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