1935 Plymouth Sedan

Plymouth was intended to be the Chrysler Corporation's new price leader and, as the Great Depression began to bite, demand for cheaper cars grew and the new brand proved a sales success. The addition of a six-cylinder engine in 1933 was slow to catch on with buyers but an all-new model, the PJ, launched in 1935 with an X-braced frame and integral 'Unit Frame & Body Construction' technique, helped Plymouth sell nearly 250,000 cars that year.

The styling of the PJ range was also improved, with modern curved lines replacing the more upright look of previous years while a number of mechanical improvements were made to the engine and cooling system. The motor itself was an in-line six-cylinder displacing 201.3-cid with a compression ratio of 6.7:1 and developing some 82hp at 3600rpm. Power was delivered through a sliding gear transmission with three forward speeds while braking was hydraulic on all four wheels. Riding on either 113-inch or 128-inch wheelbases, the ?35 Plymouth came in three trim levels 'Standard Six, Business Six or Deluxe' and a wide range of factory body styles. Bob MacKenzie drove a 1935 Plymouth coast to coast from Los Angeles to New York City in 121 hours and 52 minutes to set a new record.