One of the bigger strategic miscues of the automotive world occurred in 1962 when Chrysler Corp. downsized its full-size Plymouths and Dodges. They thought that’s what Chevrolet was doing, but instead it was the launch of the compact Chevy… more»
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One of None: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda arrived on the scene in April 1964, 17 days before the Ford Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair. But the Ford got all the glory, selling 121,000 units in the Spring and Summer of… more»
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Heated Garage Survivor: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Long-term indoor storage is always a great plus for any classic, and this 1965 Plymouth Barracuda hits the jackpot. This particular offering had been stowed away in a heated garage for approximately 40 years, meaning it likely has far… more»
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One of One: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
This is a special Road Runner. 2,128 Road Runner Convertibles were built in 1969. 1 of 7 with the D21 option, 4-speed transmission, and air conditioning. It has a numbers-matching 383 cubic-inch engine, an A-833 transmission, and the highly… more»
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Highly-Optioned 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project
When a Mopar maniac like Mark Worman says an E-Body is one of the most heavily optioned examples he’s ever seen, that’s enough to grab my attention, since he’s undoubtedly seen plenty of them. However, when that car happens… more»
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Estate Sale Mopar: 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II
From 1962 through 1964, the Plymouth Belvedere and Fury rode on the same smaller B-body platform. In 1965, the Fury returned to full-size status on a C-body setup while the Belvedere was now officially a mid-size car. With styling… more»
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V8 Scamp: 1971 Plymouth Valiant
In the late 1960s, Dodge was focused on the youth movement and performance. That resulted in the Dart Swinger in 1969, a sporty 2-door hardtop. Plymouth lobbied for their version of the car and got the Scamp in 1971,… more»
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Montana Find: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe
The seller’s photos were in a long and low format; my apologies for the composite photos. Without that, it would have cut off the ends of this beautiful 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe sedan, and that would have been a… more»
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Christine Tribute: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
It’s funny how life throws strange coincidences our way. Last week I finished rereading Stephen King’s novel, Christine. Today, this 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Christine Tribute appeared on my desk. It’s a pretty faithful recreation, complete with the words “Darnell’s… more»
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Projects or Parts? Trio of 1970s Plymouth Satellites
The Satellite arrived in 1965 as the top series in the mid-size Plymouth line-up previously dominated by the Belvedere. The cars were redesigned in 1971, and Sebring and Sebring Plus became the leading Satellite models. The seller has a… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury
In 1963, Plymouth was beginning to recover from the “Plucked Chicken” experiment of 1962 when the full-size cars were downsized to the new B-body platform. New sheet metal surrounded the 1963 Fury, and it appeared larger than before, which… more»
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Bush Whacker: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner began in 1968 as Plymouth’s budget-minded mid-size muscle car. It caught on fast but peaked in sales in 1969 (84,420 copies). Shortly thereafter, insurance premiums on autos like this spiked and led to a downhill slide…. more»
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Ready To Unleash: 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury
In 1959, Plymouth introduced the Sport Fury and produced only 3,858 units by 1964, making it rare compared to other muscle cars of the time. Pontiac produced 32,450 GTOs, Chevy produced a whopping 149,00 Chevelle Malibus, and Ford produced… more»
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Strictly Business: 1950 Plymouth Coupe
Finding a real business coupe is a trick – plenty of folks think they have a business coupe but the car turns out to be a club coupe, or worse, a sedan. Today’s Plymouth is the real deal, with… more»
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440 Six-Barrel: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Some classics hint at stunning performance, but fail to live up to expectations. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner won’t disappoint. Its engine bay houses a 440ci Six-Barrel V8 with power and torque to burn. It presents nicely following a… more»
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Plucked Chicken Wagon: 1962 Plymouth Fury
The 1962 model year was when Plymouth downsized its full-size cars due to a competitive miscue. The resulting styling earned the automobiles the nickname “plucked chickens” from its own designer, Virgil Exner. Sales were down as a result, and… more»
