conceptcarz.com

1954 Plymouth Belmont Concept

The Plymouth Belmont Concept was designed by the Advanced Styling Studio under the direction of Virgil Exner. It was built by Briggs Manufacturing and shown at the Auto Shows and Autorama events throughout the country in 1954.

1954 Plymouth Belmont Concept photo
Roadster by Briggs Manufacturing
Engine #: P27-1014
View info and history
Auction entries : 1
This car is the first and only Plymouth vehicle to be fitted with a fiberglass body. It rides on a standard Plymouth platform which means it has a 114-inch wheelbase. Since Plymouth did not have a V8 engine at the time, they went to their sister company for help. Dodge provided a 241 cubic-inch V8 that offered 150 horsepower. This engine was mated to a Hy-Drive semi-automatic Plymouth transmission.

The car was painted in silvery blue paint which was later changed to red. Standing a mere 49-inches, this low-slung roadster is both futuristic and attractive. Its styling is aerodynamic and indicative of Exner's future 'Forward Look' theme. The design is clean with the convertible top carefully stowed away in a hidden compartment located behind the seats.

The Belmont Concept made its debut in 1954 at the Chicago Auto Show where it was surrounded by other 1954 Plymouth models. It was shown at various other shows in 1954 before making its film debut in the 1954 motion picture Bundle of Joy, starring Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds and in 1957, Blake Edward's film, Mister Cory starring Tony Curtis.

1954 Plymouth Belmont Concept photo
Roadster by Briggs Manufacturing
Engine #: P27-1014
View info and history
Auction entries : 1
This concept has received a restoration by Mike Fennel Restorations before being shown at some o the most prestigious concours events in the United States. It has been shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Blackhawk Collection, Imperial Palace Auto Collection, and Ele Chesney Collection.


by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008

1954 Plymouth Belmont Concept Vehicle Profiles

1954 Plymouth Belmont Concept vehicle information
Roadster

Coachwork: Briggs Manufacturing
Designer: Exner
Engine #: P27-1014

Recent Vehicle Additions

Related Automotive News

CHRYSLER BRAND CELEBRATES 90 YEARS OF STYLE, ENGINEERING INNOVATION AND GROUNDBREAKING PRODUCTS

CHRYSLER BRAND CELEBRATES 90 YEARS OF STYLE, ENGINEERING INNOVATION AND GROUNDBREAKING PRODUCTS

September 22, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Six, Airflow, Imperial, New Yorker, 300 and Town %26 Country are just some of the nameplates that mark the rich history of the Chrysler brand. 2015 marks the 90th anniversary of Chrysler, which...
Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's : Class Previews

Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's : Class Previews

Here is a little preview of two of our special classes for St. Johns upcoming show. Featured Designer Virgil Exner The 2014 Concours dElegance of America will honor the work of famed chief designer Virgil Exner with an unprecedented display...
RARE REUNION: CHRYSLER CONCEPT CARS GATHER AT AMELIA, 2014

RARE REUNION: CHRYSLER CONCEPT CARS GATHER AT AMELIA, 2014

Nine rare and important Chrysler Concept Cars from the forties, fifties and sixties will be presented together for the first time at the 19th annual Amelia Island Concours dElegance on March 9, 2014. From the two-seat Chrysler Thunderbolt roadster...
Joe Bortz to Host Historic Dream Car Discussion Panel

Joe Bortz to Host Historic Dream Car Discussion Panel

Dream car collector and historian Joe Bortz has prepared a special treat for participants at the 40th Annual Pontiac-Oakland Club International Convention in St. Charles Illinois, this coming July 17-21. In addition to bringing his four historic...
Carroll Shelby, Ford Family for More Than Half a Century

Carroll Shelby, Ford Family for More Than Half a Century

Carroll Shelby was a member of the Ford family for the better part of 60 years, producing stunning performance vehicles from concepts to production models. He once said his energy and passion for performance products were always strongest when he was...

Plymouth Model