The Plymouth Cranbrook was a car produced by the Chrysler Corporation’s Plymouth division from 1951 to 1953. It was part of Plymouth’s “C Series” lineup and served as a successor to the previous Plymouth Deluxe model. The lineup for the “C Series” was the base Concord, middle Cambridge, and high-end Cranbrook. The Cranbrook was named after the city of Cranbrook in British Columbia, Canada, which won a contest held by Plymouth to name the new car.
It featured a sleek and modern design influenced by the popular “slab-sided” styling of the time. The car had a relatively low and wide body with rounded contours, a prominent grille, and modest tail fins. Body styles available were the sedan, club coupe, hardtop coupe, and convertible.
Under the hood, the Cranbrook was powered by a 3.6-liter inline-six engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission as standard, although an optional Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission was also available. The car offered a smooth and comfortable ride, thanks to its independent front suspension and coil springs in the rear.
The interior of the Cranbrook was spacious and well-appointed for its time. It could accommodate up to six passengers with ample legroom and comfortable seating. The dashboard featured a simple yet functional layout.
In terms of sales, the Plymouth Cranbrook enjoyed moderate success during its production years. It appealed to buyers who were looking for an affordable and reliable family car with modern styling. The nameplate was replaced by the Belvedere in 1954.
A five-year sales history can be seen at Classic.com. Valuation tables can be seen at Caaarguide.com. Current values can also be seen at Collectorcarmarket.com. In-depth production specifications and data can be viewed at Automobile-catalog.com. Production data can be seen at Conceptcarz.com.
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