Manufacturer Plymouth (Chrysler) Class Full-size car | Production 1954–1964 Layout FR layout | |
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Also called Dodge Kingsway (Canada) Assembly Highland Park, Michigan, US
Detroit, Michigan (Lynch Road)
Newark, Delaware
Mexico City, Mexico
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Mumbai, India (Premier Automobiles) | ||
The Plymouth Savoy is an automobile model produced from the 1954 through 1964 model years by Plymouth.
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Early History
Plymouth used the name Savoy on several automobiles. From 1951-1953, the Savoy name was used on a station wagon, upgrading the base model Suburban. Later was a line of full-sized Plymouths from 1954-1961.
Another incarnation was among Plymouth's downsized full-size cars from 1962-1964.
As with Plymouth's Plaza and Belvedere models, the Savoy was named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy Hotel in London.
1954
When introduced in 1954, later in the year with 1955 model paint schemes, the Savoy was Plymouth's mid-level car and priced between the base Plaza sedans and the top-line Belvedere models.
In 1954, the Savoy was available as a two-door Club Coupe, four-door sedan, and 2-door Club Sedan.
1955-1956
In 1955, the Savoy was available with new power steering.
In 1956, the line added a hardtop coupe and the Custom Suburban station wagon.
In 1956, seat belts were added for safety. The Highway Hi-Fi record player was also optional.
Here is a promotional video produced by Chrysler, where the 1955-1956 Plymouth models were built on the assembly line at Lynch Road Assembly.
1957-1959
For the 1957 and 1958 model years, the line added a four-door hardtop sedan.
In 1959, Plymouth dropped the Plaza and replaced it with the Savoy, making the Savoy the model's entry level full-size Plymouth. The two hardtop models were dropped, as well as the side trim and interior appointments. Sales were not diminished as the Savoy became fleet vehicles used by taxicab companies, police departments and other fleet-minded customers where luxury was not a concern. The model was also available to customers who were in the market for a low-cost, economical vehicle with the availability of a V-8 engine and automatic transmission, and room of a full-size vehicle. By 1960, a new model, the Plymouth Taxi Special, was spun off from the Savoy. Front leg room was 45.5".
1960-1961
Plymouth models were restyled in 1960. The styling for 1961 was a year "most beholders would agree...it was hit with the ugly stick". This was because of the odd chromed "lashes" on the front.
1962-1964
Plymouth discontinued the Savoy nameplate at the end of the 1964 model year, except in Canada, where it continued through 1965.
In 1965, the full-sized entry level Plymouth model in the U.S. was the Fury I; in Canada it was called the Savoy but the top-level models were named Fury II and Fury III.