Photo History | 1962 Savoy

Photo History of this very unique 1962 Plymouth Savoy

Below is a short picture history of a 15 year project. From the last time the Savoy ran in 1989, to the next time it ran in 2004. The interior was finished in September of 2012.

1989 - On the wrecker

Harding's tow company dropping off Uncle George's 1962 Plymouth Savoy after hitting a telephone poll with one side and a tree with the other side.

A little bent

318 Poly Head

Original 1962 Poly Head 318 with the original 727 Torqueflite transmission.

It was 1:30 a.m. after a long day.

Delivered to the garage.

Now, the real work started on getting it running once again. 2004.

Somewhat finished in 2004

Front fender trim still missing. Hard to find pieces that were eventually found at over $100.00 per piece.

June 2012

Preparing to leave for the Republic Kiwanis car show. Won first place for the second time in two years.

Completed Interior

Back Seat and Door Panels

Factory Dash Pad

Thanks to Dash Specialists for the restored dash pad.

Package tray

Restored the package tray with OEM Rose Beige vinyl.

Factory Seat Belts

Factory Rose Beige Carpet

Cocoa centers on the seats

Door panels

Door panels were restored to factory colors - Rose Beige on top and bottom, with Sandstone in the middle. Sandstone is the outside color of the car.

At home in Nashville 2022. New rear springs installed.

2022 - New rear springs installed. Better stance.