[FWDLK] 58 vs. 59 $$$$

["John Bartell" <jrbartell@xxxxxxx>]

Hi all,
        I was comparing a '58 Northeastern Dealers price list with A '59, and
there is a major price difference between years.
Examples: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Sport Coupe 8 cyl. base price
$2,935.00           1959 Plymouth Belvedere 2 dr. hdtp. 8 cyl. base
price $2,580.75           1958 Fury 8cyl $3,800.00     vs.     1959 Fury
8 cyl. $2,714.25
and if you compare the '59 Sport Fury $2,927.25 to the '58 Fury
$3,800.00
Is this just a regional discrepancy, or were the prices lowered in '59
for a particular reason?
        The same price differences hold true for the accesories...
Air Conditioning '58 $495.00  '59 $445.60  tires '58 750x14 WW $50.00
'59 750x14 $35.35  Transmissions/Torqueflite '58 $240. '59 $226.90
        Was it just a better value for the buck in '59 ???
I think if I get time, I will put both price lists on my website for
comparison sake.
        Off to do my part to feed the world, and make a buck,  John in WI