Plymouth

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»

Three-Pedal Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster

This 1970 Duster has already exchanged hands twice recently, with the seller telling us the guy he acquired it from bought it in Montana two years ago.  The Plymouth went to Maine, where the present owner purchased it then… more»

Road Runner Tribute: 1972 Plymouth Satellite 340

Tribute cars can be somewhat contentious among certain groups such as collectors who prize originality, but I think this 1972 Plymouth Satellite – Road Runner Tribute car looks great. I mean, how can this classic 1970s green color on… more»

‘Cuda 383 V8 Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

It’s widely accepted that the Ford Mustang started the hot “pony car” market in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda got there first – 17 days earlier. The Barracuda never saw the sales potential of the Mustang but came closer… more»

360 V8 Stunner: 1973 Plymouth Fury III

For much of the 1960s and 1970s, the Plymouth Fury III was on par with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie. And it usually came in third place in the sales race for family-oriented full-size automobiles. This 1973 edition… more»

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