Plymouth

Original Color, Original Interior: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

When the Plymouth Valiant grew up, it became the Barracuda. Produced from 1964 through 1974 in three generations, and serving as a template for three stylists (Elwood Engel, John Herlitz and Milt Antonick), the Barracuda was Chrysler’s attempt to… more»

1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham Survivor

Some of you surely remember the era when “color-keyed carpet” was listed on the standard features list, along with padded armrests – front and rear (!), not to mention a one-piece headliner. Fancy stuff! And that’s on the highest… more»

4-Speed Project: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite entered the Plymouth lineup as a 1965 model and was the top-of-the-line offering for the Belvedere series, coming with sporty bucket seats plus a console in between as standard equipment.  The Satellite quickly got a redesign the… more»

Al Bundy Special: 1975 Plymouth Duster

The Duster was the sporty version of the Plymouth Valiant in the 1970s. It enjoyed a seven-year run before being replaced by the Volare (which turned out to be a lesser product in terms of quality). The Duster got… more»

Previous Owner 20 Years: 1968 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth offered two mid-size muscle cars in the late 1960s. One was the budget-minded Road Runner which debuted in 1968. The other was the GTX, a car for those with more money to spend on trim and convenience (it… more»

The Original Pony Car: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

Most folks credit the Ford Mustang for starting the “pony car” market, with that nickname bestowed in the Mustang’s honor. But the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford in April 1964. Sales of the Mopar… more»

Badass Sleeper: 1968 Plymouth Valiant

Broadly speaking, there are two types of surprises that life can spring on us; Unwanted and pleasant. This 1968 Plymouth Valiant undoubtedly falls into the second category, because its unassuming exterior hides what is a genuine sleeper. Its original… more»

1 of 219: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

In the late 1960s, Plymouth fielded two mid-size muscle cars. The first, the GTX, was born in 1967 and was a premium-performance automobile. The second, the Road Runner,  came along in 1968 to fit the needs of more budget-conscious… more»

Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»

62k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Duster

1970 was an interesting year at Plymouth, as one of their models, the Barracuda, got a redesign that shed all remaining ties with the Valiant.  However, the introduction of a brand new offering shared a very close association with… more»

Two-Owner Droptop: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Ask a group of Mopar enthusiasts what their favorite era is for the Barracuda, and many will probably choose the third and final generation, those beautiful E-Bodies that Plymouth produced between 1970 and 1974.  It’s understandable why these are… more»

Rust-Free 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II Hardtop Coupe

Fun fact of the day: Did you know that the 1966 Belvedere II hardtop outsold its swankier Satellite linemate (36,644 to 35,399)? In the mid 1960s, bucket seats and consoles were in, as were two-door hardtops, so it might… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1946 Plymouth Special DeLuxe

Ladies and gentlemen, keep your hats on while driving or riding in this 1946 Plymouth Special DeLuxe, the roof is more than high enough. This car predates Chrysler’s K.T. Keller’s famous edict that men should be able to wear… more»

Daily Driver: 1937 Plymouth PT50 Pickup

For a short period before the United States entered World War II, Plymouth offered light duty trucks. Yes, they were very similar to their Dodge counterparts, with some sheetmetal changes being the primary difference between them. Their short production… more»

Low Miles, One Owner! 2000 Plymouth Prowler

Let’s forget the Prowler for a second, even though this article does feature a 2000 example listed here on eBay. Instead, let’s ask a question: why does a manufacturer build a car like this? A car that wouldn’t have… more»

Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury

When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»

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