Plymouth Belvedere
The Plymouth Belvedere is a series of American automobile models made by Plymouth from 1954 until 1970.[1]
For other uses, see Belvedere.Plymouth Belvedere
1954–1970
The Belvedere name was first used for a new hardtop body style in the Plymouth Cranbrook line for the 1951 model year. In 1954, the Belvedere replaced the Cranbrook as the top trim and became a full model line with sedans, station wagons, and convertible body styles. The Belvedere continued as Plymouth's full-sized car until 1965 when it became an intermediate. It was replaced after the 1970 model year by the Satellite, a name originally used for the top-trim level Belvederes.
The word "belvedere" is Italian for "beautiful sight" or "fair view." Chrysler also had the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, which began vehicle production in 1965. However, the Plymouth Belvedere was never assembled there.
During the 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Canada built the Belvedere for Commonwealth export markets such as New Zealand, India, and South Africa, in either CKD form or in factory right-hand-drive. Australia's local Chrysler operation built its own variation of the model until 1960.
Plymouth Cranbrook Belvedere
Dodge Regent (Canada)
1951–1953
218 cu in (3.6 L) Chrysler Flathead I6
114.0 in (2,896 mm)
1954
4-door sedan[3]
2-door hardtop[3]
2-door convertible[3]
2-door station wagon[3]
230 cu in (3.8 L) I6
114.0 in (2,896 mm)
Dodge Mayfair (Canada)
1955–1956
2-speed automatic
115.0 in (2,921 mm)
1957–1959
2-door sedan[9]
4-door sedan[9]
2-door hardtop[9]
4-door hardtop[9]
2-door convertible[9]
2-door station wagon[9]
4-door station wagon[9]
2-speed or 3-speed automatic
station wagon: 122.0 in (3,099 mm)
all other: 118.0 in (2,997 mm)
Dodge Savoy (Mexico)
1960–1961
2-speed automatic
118.0 in (2,997 mm)
1954 Plymouth Belvedere four-door sedan
1954 Plymouth Belvedere Suburban
Fifth generation
1962–1964
2-door sedan[16]
4-door sedan[16]
2-door hardtop coupe[16]
4-door station wagon[16]
Dodge Polara (1962–1964)
1965–1967
2-door sedan[20]
4-door sedan[20]
2-door hardtop[20]
2-door convertible
4-door station wagon[20]
3-speed A903 Manual
3-speed A727 automatic
4-speed A833 manual
1968–1970
116.0 in (2,946 mm)
202.7 in (5,149 mm)
76.4 in (1,941 mm)
54.7 in (1,389 mm)
1962 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door Hardtop
1962 Plymouth Beldevere 4-door sedan interior
1963 Plymouth Belvedere 4-Door Sedan
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door sedan
Police[edit]
Belvederes were used in police service from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, when they were replaced by the Plymouth Gran Fury. They were prominent in both the LAPD and New York Police Department.