Plymouth Belvedere facts for kids

The Plymouth Belvedere was a cool American car. It was built by a company called Chrysler. These cars were made from 1954 all the way to 1970. At first, it was a big car, called a "full-size" car. Later, from 1965 to 1970, it became a bit smaller, known as a "mid-size" car. You might know the 1958 Belvedere from the movie Christine. It was a red and white car in that film!

Belvedere Generations

Early Belvedere: 1954

The very first Plymouth Belvedere came out in 1954. It was a stylish car for its time.

New Look and Power: 1955–1956

For 1955 and 1956, the Belvedere got a fresh new look. It also offered more powerful engines. This made the car even more exciting for drivers.

"Forward Look" Design: 1957–1959

The years 1957 to 1959 brought a big change. Plymouth introduced its "Forward Look" design. This made the Belvedere look longer and lower. It had cool tail fins that were popular back then.

Sleeker Style: 1960–1961

In 1960 and 1961, the Belvedere's design became a bit sleeker. The tail fins were still there but were less dramatic. The cars continued to offer good performance.

Sporty and Modern: 1962–1964

From 1962 to 1964, the Belvedere got a more modern and sporty shape. It was still a full-size car. These models were popular for racing and everyday driving.

Mid-Size Power: 1965–1967

In 1965, the Belvedere changed from a full-size car to a mid-size car. This meant it was a bit smaller. It still had plenty of power and style. Many people loved these models.

Final Years: 1968–1970

The last generation of the Plymouth Belvedere was made from 1968 to 1970. These cars were known for their strong engines. They were often used as police cars because they were so tough.

Images for kids

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  Chrysler Australia also produced the 4 door Hardtop in 1958

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  1954 Plymouth Belvedere four-door sedan

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  1954 Plymouth Belvedere Suburban

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  1955 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe

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  1955 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe

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  1956 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door hardtop

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  1957 Plymouth Belvedere 4-Door Sedan

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  1958 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door sedan

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  1959 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop

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  1959 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door hardtop

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  1962 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door Hardtop

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  1963 Plymouth Belvedere 4-Door Sedan

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  1964 Plymouth Belvedere 4-door sedan

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  1965 Plymouth Belvedere II wagon

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  1966 Plymouth Belvedere Satellite 2-door hardtop

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  1967 Plymouth Belvedere I 4-door sedan

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  Plymouth Belvedere '67 of Richard Petty at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2014