An early hot and humid day when I passed an old car that can be seen across a river. I have seen this vehicle sitting in someone's back yard dozens of times and been years since it budged. The opportunity beckoned to take a closer look as I granted permission to steal a few photographs. A 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook Club Coupe (P-24 Series) sits and slowly rusts away with strong hopes of being restored. However, the likelihood seems to be a dim future for this rare automobile.

The Plymouth Cranbook was a short lived vehicle that ran from 1951 to 1953 after replacing the Special Deluxe when Plymouth changed the name scheme. The Cranbrook was basically the same as the Concord and Cambridge, but with a higher trim level. Later the Cambrook was replaced with the Belvedere.

 

 

Pitted hood ornament in otherwise great condition

 

This 1953 model was the last years boxy shaped car with intentions of giving it straighter lines and sleeker look. The windshield was modernized to a one piece shield instead of a split shield. Other minor adjustments proved to be worthy in the 1953 Cranbrook.

 

 

 

 

With a 3.6 L Flathead 16 engine, the Cranbrook produced 100 horses (75 kW). The length of this model was 189.125 in (4,804 mm) with a 114 inch (2,900 mm) wheelbase. One inch less than it's competitors, Chevrotte and Ford at the time.

 

An end to a short lived vehicle desperately clings to be restored