The Plymouth Savoy is an automobile model produced from the 1954 through 1964 model years by Plymouth. Early history Plymouth used the name Savoy on several automobiles. From 1951-1953, the Savoy name was used on a station wagon, upgrading the base model Suburban. Later was a line of full-sized Plymouths from 1954-1961. Another incarnation was among Plymouth's downsized full-size cars from 1962 until 1964. As with Plymouth's Plaza and Belvedere models, the Savoy was named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy Hotel in London. 1954 When introduced in 1954, later in the year with 1955 model paint schemes, the Savoy was Plymouth's mid-level car and priced between the base Plaza sedans and the top-line Belvedere models. Midway through the model year (on February 26), the engine's stroke was increased by a quarter inch, increasing displacement from and increasing power from . In 1954, the Savoy was available as a two-door Club Coupe, four-door sedan, and 2-door Club Sedan. 1955-1956 For 1955 through 1956 The Plymouth Savoy was positioned in between the low-rung Plaza and the high end Belvedere In 1955, the Savoy was available with new power steering. In 1956, the line added a hardtop coupe and the Custom Suburban station wagon. In 1956, seat belts were added for safety. The Highway Hi-Fi record player was also optional. A promotional video was produced by Chrysler, where the 1955-1956 Plymouth models were built on the assembly line at Lynch Road Assembly. 1957-1959 For the 1957 and 1958 model years, the line added a four-door hardtop sedan. In 1959, Plymouth dropped the Plaza and replaced it with the Savoy, making the Savoy the model's entry-level full-size Plymouth. The two hardtop models were dropped, as well as the side trim and interior appointments. Sales were not diminished as the Savoy became vehicles used by taxicab companies, police departments, and other fleet customers. The model was also available to customers who were in the market for a low-cost, economical vehicle with the availability of a V8 engine and automatic transmission, and the roominess of a full-size vehicle. By 1960, a new model, the Plymouth Taxi Special, was spun off from the Savoy. Front leg room was . 1960-1961 Plymouth models were restyled in 1960. The styling for 1961 was a year "most beholders would agree...it was hit with the ugly stick". This was because of the odd chromed "lashes" on the front. 1962-1964 Plymouth