Plymouth found instant success in 1968 when they launched the gimmicky Road Runner muscle car. The automobile would break sales expectations, especially in 1969 when more than 81,000 copies were delivered. This ’69 Road Runner has had the same… more»
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Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick
The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»
Dec 14, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Carpentry Project: 1950 Plymouth Woody
These days it is hard enough to resurrect a classic vehicle considering our universal constraints on time, energy, and folding money. So, if that vehicle’s return to glory requires an additional type of hard-won talent, is it possible for… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 164: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Project
The Plymouth Road Runner took the muscle car market by storm in 1968, quickly becoming one of its biggest sellers. The car was sold as a budget-conscious performance machine with some interesting gimmicks (Warner Brothers cartoon graphics and a… more»
Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Very Important Plymouth: 1967 Plymouth VIP
In 1965, Ford introduced a luxury version of its full-size car, the Galaxie 500. Dubbed the LTD, Ford’s marketing department advertised that it rode as quietly as a Rolls-Royce. Others quickly jumped on the bandwagon, with the Chevrolet Caprice… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 1,141: 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to an all-new platform in 1970, the E-body, and buyers responded enthusiastically, sending sales up by 50%. But a year later, production would drop by two-thirds thanks to a shift in consumer demand for “muscle… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan
Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while. The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One of None? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 Clone
The ‘Cuda was the performance side of the last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda (1970-74). The 440 V8 was in its last year in the “pony car” in 1971 but was only offered from the factory with the Six-Pack… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Survivor-Quality V8: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth introduced the Barracuda just 17 days before Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, yet the Mustang would always eclipse the Barracuda in sales. And often on a scale of 10 to 1 or more. The genre was nicknamed… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
23K-Mile One Family 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon
If you’re of a certain age, you can’t help but have the “Volare” song in your head every time we see a Plymouth Volare here on Barn Finds. “Volare, oh oh – Cantare, oh oh oh oh…” This time… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
B-Body Project: 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport
After a 10-year run as a full-size car on par with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie, the Plymouth Fury became a mid-size for 1975-78. From this era, many may remember them as police cars and taxi cabs. But… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 1,020: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Despite its all-new design in 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was still no match for the Ford Mustang in sales. Even though ’70 was Barracuda’s best sales year, the Mustang outsold it by nearly 4 to 1. The Gran Coupe… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Field of Dreams: Everything Under the Sun!
Yates Center, Kansas seems to be the gathering place for old cars to die. That little town is at the crossroads of US-54 and US-75 in the eastern portion of the state. In a salvage yard there lies an… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 87 Comments
Rare 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
UPDATE 11/17/2023: We recently featured this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda with a rare bench seat, and while the bidding was spirited, it appears it failed to sell. This is not unusual for classics within this price range, but the… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Grand National V6: 1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe
In 1946, U.S. auto manufacturers were starting to build automobiles again after WW2. Most of the new cars were continuations of what had been produced in 1942, with all-new products not appearing before 1948. So, this 1946 Plymouth Special… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Fresh 400ci V8: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner isn’t an original or restored classic. It is best to view it as a high-end driver that appears to need nothing. Its presentation is hard to fault, and the engine bay houses a fresh… more»
