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1953 Plymouth Cranbrook Series P24
Convertible Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,120.00
No. Produced 6,301
Body Maker Plymouth
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 114 inches
Length 189.125 inches
Width 73.375 inches
Height 60.125 inches
Front Tread 55.875 inches
Rear Tread 58.5 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 217.8 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 100@3600
Rated Horsepower 25.3
Torque 177@1200
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting P-24-1001
Engine No. Location On left front side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.125 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.73 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.7 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: P24-213070001 to P24-213505308 & P24-225136001 to P24-225161846 & P24-220520001 to P24-220657000 & P24-225560001 to P24-225588345

1953 Plymouth Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Toreador Red
Valencia Blue
Monterey Green
Cortez Gray
Pecos Gray
Sonora Bronze Metallic
Suede
Patio Cream
Cactus Green Metallic
Plaza Maroon Metallic
Coronado Blue Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hy-Drive automatic transmissionOpt
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