But to the loyal Plymouth buyer at the end of 1962, these crisply-styled new cars were a cool oasis after a desert delusion of outré styling over the prior four years (or six, depending on your opinion about the Forward Look). … The 1963 models strike a perfect balance between the reduced girth of full sized cars and the elegant style expected of an American car at any price. ….. When I was in 7th or 8th grade, my best friend Dan and I started a hubcap collection. …

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Curbside Classic: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere – Continental Class At …