The second generation of the Plymouth Road Runner (1971-74) saw a decline in performance compared to the first batch (1968-70). But it was an industry-wide thing as engines were being detuned for lower emissions. By 1973, a 318 V8… more»
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31k Original Miles: 2000 Plymouth Prowler
When the retro craze emerged during the 1990s, vehicles like the New Mini and New Beetle were warmly embraced, achieving considerable showroom success. However, the Plymouth Prowler failed to meet the company’s expectations, disappearing after only five model years…. more»
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Exner’s Fins: 1960 Plymouth Fury Drop-Top
One of Plymouth’s slogans used to promote their cars in the late 1950s was, “Suddenly, It’s 1960!” That was when the “Forward Look” spaceships of 1957-59 set the industry on fire from a styling perspective. Then 1960 finally arrived,… more»
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40k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham
With the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart soon to be retired, the cars shared a common wheelbase from 1974 through 1976. For the Valiant, that meant an increase of three inches, and we assume the change was made for… more»
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The First Pony Car: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
Timing is everything. Technically, the Plymouth Barracuda was the first two-door pony car in America when it went on sale on April 1, 1964. It was Plymouth’s attempt to add some sportiness to its compact Valiant by making it… more»
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Potential Sleeper? 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
Though the Belvedere was a full-size car in the 1950s, it moved to the Chrysler B-body platform that would be designated a mid-size in 1965. For the balance of the 1960s, it was a second-tier offering, positioned behind the… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban
Most folks relate the Suburban nameplate to a big Chevrolet SUV. But 50 or more years ago, it applied to a full-size station wagon sold by Plymouth. The seller has an example from 1972 (the seller is unsure of… more»
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Unibody Survivor? 1960 Plymouth Belvedere
The 1950s were over, but tailfins were not. Plymouth’s perhaps reached new highs on the new 1960 models, which had shifted from body-on-frame to unibody construction. The Fury was the top-of-the-line model, but those buyers with a smaller checking… more»
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Superbird Tribute: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
There seem to be quite a few Plymouth B-Bodies running around that have either been cloned into a Superbird or turned into a tribute, and at this point, I’m wondering if the number may have now passed that of… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The AAR ‘Cuda was a limited production, one-year-only model built in 1970 to satisfy the racing requirements of the Sports Car Club of America. While it had a 340 cubic inch V8, it deployed triple 2-barrel carburetors instead of… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1956 Plymouth Savoy Club Coupe
Most folks associate the Chrysler “Forward Look” years with the 1957 to 1959 era, but it really began with the reworked 1955-56 models. During those years, the Savoy was Plymouth’s mid-tier product, with the Plaza as the starting point… more»
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60k-Mile Survivor: 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Plymouth Sport Fury was launched in 1959, then took a couple of years off, returning from 1962 to 1971. During its longer run, it was Plymouth’s answer to the full-size Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and the Ford Galaxie… more»
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Viper V10 Swap: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Every once in a while, a listing pops up that doesn’t fit neatly into any one category, and this 1973 Plymouth Barracuda on craigslist is one of those builds. Located in Natick, Massachusetts, this project takes a classic Mopar… more»
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Running 383: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Time treats some classics more kindly than others. Take this 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. It looks pretty sad, with faded paint and obvious rust issues. However, with no apparent structural weaknesses and a running V8 under the hood, it… more»
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340S Package: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a listing that leans more toward parts and potential than a finished car. This 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340S fastback is currently up for sale on eBay, and it’s being presented pretty clearly as a project or parts car… more»
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Factory 426 Street Wedge: 1965 Plymouth Fury III
After relying on the smaller B-body platform for its full-size cars in 1962-64, the C-body returned the big Plymouths to a competitive position in 1965. The models offered were the Fury I, II, III, and Sport Fury, putting the… more»
