Plymouth

Matching Numbers: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

The mid-size muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was quickly followed by a similar (but smaller) push in the 1970s in the compact market segment. For example, Chevy had the Nova SS 350 (and 396) which led to the… more»

First One Built! 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible

Owning an ultra-rare classic is something to which many enthusiasts aspire. However, if the vehicle in question happens to be the first such car to roll off the line, it usually sits in a league of its own. That… more»

Rumble Seat Project: 1933 Plymouth PC

Chrysler Corp. created Plymouth in 1928 to have a low-priced entry in the highly competitive auto market. The new PC editions would come along in 1933, bringing with them six-cylinder power for the first time. This ’33 edition is… more»

Stalled Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Knowing a particular car will never again be a numbers-matching example leaves the playing field wide open, and that’s sort of where we begin here with this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner here on eBay.  I would love to have… more»

Petty Blue H-Code: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

For most of the 1960s, the muscle car market focus was on mid-size automobiles like the Pontiac GTO. As the decade unfolded and into the 1970s, a shift began toward putting hot engines in compact cars, like the Chevy… more»

39k Original Miles: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

Most enthusiasts dream about the day they open a barn or garage door to find a low-mileage classic lurking in the gloom. That is the story behind this 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring that recently emerged after twenty years in… more»

Hasn’t Run in 40 Years: 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe

U.S. automobile production was on hold from 1942 to 1946 to shift the emphasis on production to the much-needed armament for the war effort (WW2). By the end of that period, pent-up demand was huge for new cars, but… more»

4-Speed Droptop: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

When Plymouth first introduced its Road Runner as a ’68 model, budget-minded muscle enthusiasts quickly took note and buyers seemed to love it, with the B-Body even earning Motor Trend’s coveted Car Of The Year award the following year… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

I know that some readers will grit their teeth when they see the term “blank canvas,” but there are few better to describe this 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. The current owner has returned the car to a rust-free state, leaving… more»

Better Than Ford Then and Now: 1933 Plymouth Coupe

People who are looking for a prewar car in the coupe body style almost always gravitate toward Ford products.  While the Fords of the era have positive attributes such as good looks, parts availability, and club support going for… more»

Original 440: 1970 Plymouth GTX

Manufacturers during the muscle car era walked a fine line. Each sought to offer potential buyers the most power and best performance while ensuring those numbers didn’t cause insurance companies to hyperventilate. The result was cars like this 1970… more»

Slant-Six Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Valiant Custom

The Valiant began as Plymouth’s compact entry in 1960. With a couple of redesigns along the way, the Valiant (and Dodge’s similar Dart) lasted through 1976. In its later years, a fancier version of the Valiant was offered called… more»

Rebuilt 383: No Reserve 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

It would be hard for me to pick a favorite year model from the first-generation Plymouth Road Runner offerings, as all 3 are good choices and still in high demand.  But I might have to give my nod to… more»

Rosco’s Ride: 1977 Plymouth Fury

Many readers will have fond memories of the Dukes of Hazzard, a series that graced the small screen from 1979 to 1985. The star car was undoubtedly the General Lee, a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T driven by Bo and… more»

440 V8 4-Speed! 1965 Plymouth Fury III

In 1965, the Fury was a full-size automobile again after the downsizing debacle of 1962 when Chrysler thought Chevy was going to put its big cars on a diet. Four models were offered, based on the level of trim:… more»

383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

With the third-generation cars seeming to get so much attention when it comes to the Plymouth Barracuda, it’s easy to forget what a fine piece of work the second-gen examples represent, especially the Formula S models.  The Barracuda got… more»

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