How many 1941 Plymouth coupes were made?
Approximately 70,000 two-door Plymouth coupes were produced in 1941, spanning the Club Coupe and Business Coupe body styles.
Context: Plymouth's 1941 two-door lineup
In 1941, Plymouth offered two primary two-door coupe styles. The figures below are commonly cited estimates from automotive reference works and factory records; exact numbers can vary slightly between sources due to historical record-keeping.
Two-door coupe variants in 1941 Plymouth lineup:
- Club Coupe (two-door coupe body style): about 47,000 units
- Business Coupe (two-door coupe): about 23,000 units
These figures, when added together, yield roughly 70,000 two-door Plymouth coupes produced in 1941, though estimates may differ by source due to cataloging practices and regional exports.
Broader context and implications
1941 was a transitional year for American auto production, with prewar styling and evolving manufacturing priorities as the nation prepared for wartime production. Plymouth's two-door coupes represented a substantial portion of the brand's output that year, reflecting consumer interest in sportier two-door designs at the time.
Notes on definitions
The term "coupe" for Plymouth in 1941 generally referred to two-door body styles classified as Club Coupe and Business Coupe; four-door sedans and other body types are not included in this count. Exact production figures can vary by reference due to discrepancies in year-by-year documentation and regional variations.
Summary
In summary, the two-door Plymouth coupes produced in 1941—primarily the Club Coupe and Business Coupe—are estimated to total about 70,000 units, with roughly 47,000 Club Coupes and 23,000 Business Coupes. The precise total can differ slightly depending on the source consulted.
