David Conwill
Call Me a Cab
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In my mind, three factors weigh in favor of making this trade:
1) The abbreviated 1942 model year - which makes the car rarer and therefore somewhat more desireable;
2) The family connection to a 1942 Plymouth; and
3) The extra cash.
Three factors also weigh against:
1) The abbreviated 1942 model year - which makes getting correct parts tougher than for the more-common ‘46-‘48 models, although I assume they interchange for the most part;
2) The memories you’ve already created with your 1948 Plymouth; and
3) The poorer condition of the ‘42 versus your ‘48.
I’m particularly worried about that last factor, as the current owner wants out of the ‘42 and into a more-common, and nearly identical model badly enough that he will throw in cash.
If you want a project, the ‘42 would probably be worthwhile in my mind, but if you just want to continue cruising and tinkering, I’d stick with the ‘48. Good luck, whatever you choose!
-Dave
1) The abbreviated 1942 model year - which makes the car rarer and therefore somewhat more desireable;
2) The family connection to a 1942 Plymouth; and
3) The extra cash.
Three factors also weigh against:
1) The abbreviated 1942 model year - which makes getting correct parts tougher than for the more-common ‘46-‘48 models, although I assume they interchange for the most part;
2) The memories you’ve already created with your 1948 Plymouth; and
3) The poorer condition of the ‘42 versus your ‘48.
I’m particularly worried about that last factor, as the current owner wants out of the ‘42 and into a more-common, and nearly identical model badly enough that he will throw in cash.
If you want a project, the ‘42 would probably be worthwhile in my mind, but if you just want to continue cruising and tinkering, I’d stick with the ‘48. Good luck, whatever you choose!
-Dave