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26/06/2023 8:49 am
'59, '60 or '61 Plymouth?
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John Bono
North Jersey
26/06/2023 8:56 am
An excellent poll! I've always seen the '59 & '60 models as being a bit too over-the-top for my tastes. The '61 has never really grown on me, but I would choose it over the other two.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
26/06/2023 9:00 am
Three very controversial designs here John. Love the profile of the 1961 but nothing else about it. Despite the huge fins my first choice here is 1959 followed by 1960.
26/06/2023 10:10 am
Great to see you back John! Hope you had some relaxing time off.
These three Plymouth's are a great way to return! And interesting that it's an easy vote for me on this one. THE 1961 ALL THE WAY! I love the grill, which I think is its greatest asset. It's beautiful and innovative for the era.
It was looked upon as odd and even ugly in '61, but for modern day Toyota and Lexus owners, you'll notice they've taken cues from that '61 Plymouth grill.
I'd take the '60 over the '59. All three in 1:24 scale would be an amazing addition to my car shelves. Again, WELCOME BACK!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Topic starter
26/06/2023 10:14 am
@georgeschire - We had a great time away. Thanks, George.
John Bono
North Jersey
John Kuvakas and George Schire reacted
26/06/2023 10:16 am
As side note, it's obvious that the fins on the '59 and '60 were practically airborne, and then the '61 is neutered and completely void of them. I've always found it interesting that the "flashlight" like taillights of the '61 look like they were an after-thought. I can almost hear the conversation in the Boardroom, "OMG, we successfully removed the fins, but then you idiots forgot to put taillights on the damn thing". Thus came the "add-on" flashlights. 
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
26/06/2023 11:07 am
I prefer the styling of the '59 by a very narrow margin over the '61. The overstated '60 is a distant third.
John Kuvakas and John Bono reacted
26/06/2023 4:19 pm
Not one of them is an oil painting, but I chose 1961 for it's unusual styling, and also its lovely illustrative advertisements.
I hope you had a marvelous time off, and I'm so happy you're back.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
John Bono and George Schire reacted
26/06/2023 7:19 pm
I like all of these beautiful Plymouths, even with their various design features. I had differing size replica version of each of these Plymouth cars when I was a kid.
John Bono reacted
26/06/2023 8:50 pm
@mikedetorrice For the first line to most of us.
The last 4 words in your post made me think of this song.
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