Plymouth Belvedere
The Plymouth Belvedere is a series of American automobile models made by Plymouth from 1954 until 1970.
| Plymouth Belvedere | |
|---|---|
1958 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Plymouth (Chrysler) |
| Production | 1954–1970 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size (1954–1961) Mid-size (1962–1970) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Plymouth Cranbrook |
| Successor | Plymouth Satellite |
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, and 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, though the Plymouth Belvedere was never assembled there.