Plymouth

Restored 8-Pack! 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

The Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size car from 1965 to 1974. They were redesigned in 1971, and hardtops were treated to styling different from the sedans and wagons. This 1972 Satellite Sebring left the factory with a basic 318… more»

It Is Grand! 1974 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe

A few days ago I covered this 1980 Chrysler New Yorker and while in that full-size Mopar vein, I thought a review of this 1974 Plymouth Fury “Gran Coupe” would be in order. This is a fabulous-looking car, IMHO,… more»

Worth Saving? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. With a new E-body platform, sales increased by 50% over the previous Valiant-based model. Just a year later, demand would drop by two-thirds as the “pony car” market had… more»

Road Runner Tribute: 1972 Plymouth Satellite

The biggest hurdle facing enthusiasts searching for a classic to park in their garage is that the desirable ones typically cost a lot of money. That is where well-executed tributes can ride in and save the day. They typically… more»

Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

In 1970, Chrysler offered two aerodynamically designed cars for action on NASCAR’s superspeedways. These were the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird. The latter was based on the mid-size Road Runner and used a unique front nose and… more»

Rebuilt Engine: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe

Here we are in the ’40s again; I can’t help it – these cars have become so inexpensive that they’re compelling. Today’s example is a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe coupe, offered here on facebook Marketplace for $8000 with a rebuilt… more»

Luxurious Droptop: 1967 Plymouth Fury III Convertible

The Fury was one of those cars that changed proportions a few times in the Plymouth lineup, sometimes considered a full-size offering, and mid-size during other generations.  In 1967, the Fury was riding on Chrysler’s large C-body platform, with… more»

State Patrol Pursuit Car: 1961 Plymouth Savoy

No car probably changed so much styling-wise from one year to the next as the 1961 full-size Plymouth. Gone were the tailfins that defined the 1950s and a rather bizarre grille with curved eyebrows was added in front. It’s… more»

Forward Look Project: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Sport Fury was a one-year-wonder, introduced by Plymouth for the 1959 model year. Plymouth pulled the car after a single outing but brought it back in 1962. It was at the top of the totem pole, with the… more»

BF Exclusive: 1937 Plymouth PT-50 Pickup

The Great Depression hit the entire world hard during the 1930s, and the American automotive industry wasn’t immune from its impact. Sales spiraled downward, and production volumes dropped markedly. It was against that backdrop that this 1937 Plymouth PT-50… more»

“Excellent Condition”: 1966 Plymouth Valiant 100

The seller says this 1966 Plymouth Valiant 100 two-door sedan is in “excellent condition inside and out”, and they may be right. They say it has a rust-free body and chassis, something a lot of us can’t say about… more»

42k Original Miles: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Although the muscle car market was shrinking dramatically by 1971, buyers could still hand over their cash for vehicles deserving that label. This Plymouth Road Runner hails from that year, and while it isn’t the most potent version offered,… more»

20k Miles? Beautiful 1968 Plymouth GTX

Amid the hubbub around the hot new Plymouth Road Runner in 1968, the Chrysler division’s other muscle car got almost overlooked. That was the GTX, a premium B-body performance car that was in production from 1967 to 1971. This… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

We always appreciate input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via article feedback or referring classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this… more»

Petty Blue! 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner

The performance car craze was in full swing by the mid 1960s, but as the genre advanced, the feature-content rose – and so did prices. Compounding the price problem, larger engines were ringing alarms at insurers, who began charging… more»

Matching Numbers Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

At a glance, this could be one of those “wow” cars. But when you dive deeper into the collection of photos, you can see that this original 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda needs a restoration. Though nearly 50,000 Barracudas were produced… more»

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