The Barracuda was a reborn car in 1970, sharing its new platform with the also new Dodge Challenger. Response to the changes was positive and sales increased by half over 1969. The automobile had minor changes in 1971, the… more»
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Aug 13, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rusty Roller: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Introduced in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner would become one of the best-selling mid-size muscle cars. Well, at least for a time. Demand for the car (s) began to fall off in 1971 because of rising insurance premiums and… more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Untouched Survivor: 1971 Plymouth 340 Duster
Now, this brings back memories. When I was in high school in the 70’s, the student parking lot had several 340 Dusters parked in it. And understandably so. They were roomy, inexpensive “muscle cars” and one buddy of mine… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Barn Find Mopar: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
When Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars began hitting the showroom floors in the Fall of 1956, they looked nothing like what the rest of the industry was offering. Longer, wider, lower, sleeker, and loaded with tailfins, that’s what describes the… more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Same Owner 57 Years! 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
As far as animal-based car names go, they tend to gravitate towards the mean, fast, aggressive, and/or tough side of the spectrum. I don’t know if buyers in 1965 would have filled showrooms to buy a cuddly Plymouth… Panda?… more»
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Year Only: 1983 Plymouth Scamp
Auto manufacturers recycle model names all of the time. Case in point is the Plymouth Scamp. Originally a trim level on the two-door Valiant (’71-’76), the name resurfaced for one year only in 1983 as a badge-engineered version of… more»
Aug 2, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Stalled Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Generally, when it comes to Road Runner projects, my first thought is rarely wondering about whether or not the car has rust, but rather how much is there and where it’s located. Fortunately, while the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner… more»
Aug 2, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mopar Assortment In Florida!
You know the expression, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, the seller here has nine interesting Chrysler products for sale but thinks he can get buyers interested with just two photos showing just three of the vehicles…. more»
Aug 1, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Low-Mile Rarity: 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3
The 1970s were certainly not a time of automotive greatness from the Big 3. Reeling from the oil crisis, cash-strapped car companies were focused on fuel economy and very basic features. This resulted in many quite awful cars, very… more»
Jul 30, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
53k Original Mile, One-Family Owned 1967 Plymouth Fury III
In 1967, Plymouth’s ad campaign slogan was “Plymouth is out to win you over this year.” They obviously won over a gentleman in Pennsylvania who purchased this car new, took very good care of it, and has since been… more»
Jul 28, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Less Than 200 Built? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Who doesn’t remember Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors of the early 1970s? Some of the choices were pretty wild and made most any performance car wearing one look faster. This 1971 ‘Cuda 340 was finished in GY3 Curious Yellow, and it… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Unlikely Collectible? 1979 Plymouth Horizon
Chrysler was facing bankruptcy in the mid-1970s. They were making cars that people weren’t buying (land yachts instead of small cars). Fortunately, they had the good sense to develop the Dodge Omni/ Plymouth Horizon subcompacts which debuted in 1978…. more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Finding a classic car with five decades under its belt that doesn’t require hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to address rust issues is the dream of most enthusiasts. That is what is on offer with this 1970… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Hemi/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Determining a “Greatest Of All Time” in any category is sure to ignite debate, and that is certainly true when the topic turns to the American V8. Many enthusiasts will put forward compelling arguments for an engine wearing the… more»
Jul 19, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1947 Plymouth Woody Wagon Project
Who doesn’t love to at least look at a woody wagon? Even if you wouldn’t own it, the craftsmanship, the beauty, and simply the fact that we don’t make wood cars any longer – evokes admiration. Ornamental mass-produced wood-bodied… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked For 20 Years: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
Many people don’t realize it, but the Plymouth Barracuda is the world’s first pony car. While Ford’s Mustang garnered all the attention when the company pulled back the covers, the Barracuda appeared in showrooms two weeks before the ‘Stang…. more»
