“Certified” Speedometer – Radar guns were not used in 1962, so a speedometer that was “Certified” was used.  It was admissible evidence in court for speeding.  (Watch the Andy Griffith Show).  Police cars today still have "Certified" speedometers - see pictures in the Gallery of a 2013 Dodge Charger Police car and 2013 Ford Explorer Police Pursuit.

Seat Belts – Seat Belts were not required by federal law until the mid to late 1960’s.  Some states required them as early as 1965, but it was not a federal law in 1962.  This Savoy is equipped with the factory seat belts that are the same color as part of the interior – Rose Beige/Desert Rose.

Interior – The interior color is Rose Beige or Desert Rose. The headliner is the original headliner that came with the car when it rolled off the assembly line in 1961.  The seats are Rose Beige on the tops and bottoms with the OEM Cocoa color and pattern in the middle.  The carpet is the original Rose Beige color along with the dash pad and door panels tops/bottoms. NOTE: The build sheet was found behind the back seat with all the special codes listed.

Undercoating – Most cars of this era did not have undercoating - it was too costly.  This car has undercoating and was built to last and not rust.

Steering Wheel – The horn rim is a full ‘circle’ on this Savoy.  On most Plymouth’s steering wheels, the horn rim was only on the bottom half of the steering wheel. Also, there is not a center cap on the steering wheel like most Plymouth’s from the early ‘60’s era – this steering wheel is blended into one piece.  A very rare piece on this car.​

Radio Delete Plate – This car is equipped with a radio delete plate that has never been removed since it rolled off the factory floor.

​Side Mirror Delete - This car did not come with side mirrors, only a rear view mirror inside the car. 

​Exterior Color – Sandstone is the original color of this vehicle.  It looks like a light tan or cream color; however, in certain light it almost has a pink tint or a variety of other colors.​

Transmission – This car came with a Torqueflite 3-speed automatic.  It was operated from a Push button system in the left side of the dash.  This is run from one cable from the dash to the transmission.  Pushing the button moved the cable inside the transmission.  The difference between 1st gear at one end and Reverse at the other end was approximately 1 inch inside the transmission.​

​Engine – Poly Head 318.  This engine has an “A” designation.  The later model 318, circa 1967, was designated “LA”.  The “LA” is still the basis for the 318 (5.2 liter) engines used today.  The “A” Poly Head has a Polyspherical combustion chamber.  In contrast, the Hemi engine has a Hemispherical combustion chamber.

​Carburetor – Carter 4-barrel.  This is the original carburetor rebuilt with a kit.

​Manifold – Cast Iron 4-bbl manifold.  Usually, the 4-bbl carbs and manifolds were only installed on 361 cid engines or bigger in the early 1960’s; however, this still has the factory installed cast iron 4-bbl manifold on its original Poly Head 318.

​Air Cleaner – The Air Cleaner has a large bowl area, but a small air filter.  It is designed to hold extra air while the car is idling.  Most air cleaners that are similar to this one are 3.75” deep; however, this one is 4.5” deep and 14.5” across.

​Dual Exhaust – This Savoy still has the factory dual exhaust hangers.  One hanger was not used for years, due to Mr. Mitchell not wanting to spend the extra money on the additional exhaust.

​Camshaft – This Savoy came with a high performance camshaft and is a solid lifter motor.

​Power Brakes – The drum brakes in the front are the largest drums Chrysler produced – 11” X 3”.  They were used on Suburbans (Station Wagons) and other fleet vehicles that required short distances for braking.  Along with the 11” X 2” drums in the back, meant that this car was built to stop in a hurry.

​Power Steering – Most Savoy’s were not equipped with Power steering – too expensive for a “bare bones” car.  This Savoy has power steering.  Like most early 1960’s power steering, it is silky smooth, but lacks feel for the road.

Any of these options on a Savoy were rare, since the Savoy was the most basic model of that Plymouth body; however, it is a rare car that has them all and this 1962 Plymouth Savoy came with all of these options and then some.