Plymouth

Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks

Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»

Hemi Clone Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth redesigned its Barracuda pony car for 1970 and sales increased by 50%. If it had come from the factory with a Hemi engine and TorqueFlite automatic, this coupe would have been 1 of 377. But instead, it was… more»

Last Year Built: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Plymouth entered the 1970s with an all-new Barracuda that shared its E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger. Buyers responded favorably and sales increased by 50%. However, by 1974, production was down to a trickle by comparison and Chrysler discontinued… more»

Back Lot Find: 1973 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite was Plymouth’s top trim level of the mid-size Belvedere beginning in 1965. It would soldier on through three generations before giving way to the Fury nameplate in 1975. This ’73 edition is far from stock in appearance… more»

Original 383/4-Speed: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner proves that some pretty exciting classic cars are still hidden in barns begging to be found and returned to our roads. It appears that this beast remains largely untouched since the seller dragged it… more»

Hyperactive! 1965 Plymouth V100 Gasser

Gasser-style cars and trucks can be the subject of debate. While the solid front axle and nose-up stance were initially done to improve the front/rear weight balance during drag racing, it has also become a style of “tribute” cars… more»

1-of-5? 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

When a seller makes a bold claim about rarity in a sale listing, it is easy to view such claims with a grain of salt. That was how I initially felt when I read the advertisement for this 1971… more»

Retro-Style Roadster: 1999 Plymouth Prowler

First a Plymouth then later a Chrysler, the Prowler was a retro-styled limited production car produced between 1997-02, based on a 1993 concept car of the same name. The 2-seater was noted for its Indy-car front styling and suspension…. more»

Barn Find Project: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere

Chrysler designer Virgil Exner began modernizing the appearance of the company’s products in 1955. The “Forward Look” cars were longer and lower than before, setting the stage for the restyle in 1957 that would set the automobiles apart. The… more»

Museum Quality: 1986 Plymouth Horizon

We seem to be seeing a few cars come across our desks here at Barn Finds that usually wouldn’t cause us to bat an eyelid. They are vehicles that their builders conceived as basic family transport, and under most… more»

Stored 26 Years: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth’s Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 with the new platform it shared with the Dodge Challenger instead of the Plymouth Valiant. For the next five years, 115,000 copies of the “new” Barracuda would be built,… more»

Original 383 V8: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere

The Belvedere nameplate was a Plymouth staple from 1954-70. During most of the 1960s, it was the company’s mid-size entry. The car received styling changes in 1966 that gave it a more square, angular look. The Belvedere I was… more»

Airport Taxi Tribute: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon

The Valiant was Plymouth’s leading compact car from 1960-76. Its second-generation would run between 1963-66 and included two station wagons, depending on trim level. This 1964 edition looks like it served as an early airport shuttle vehicle, but it’s… more»

Business Coupe: 1948 Plymouth De Luxe

The De Luxe and Special De Luxe were Plymouth’s bread-and-butter cars from 1933-42 and again from 1946-50. The differences between the two were in trim and conveniences. The Business Coupe, like the seller’s car, was more utilitarian and designed… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

It must be frustrating to have a sale fall through due to circumstances beyond your control, but that is what happened to the owner of this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda. Therefore, he’s taking a second shot at finding a home… more»

Running Desert Find: 1964 Plymouth Savoy

Between 1951-64, the Savoy nameplate represented Plymouth automobiles from the high-end to entry-level. In its final year, it would be the basic full-size Plymouth (though sized just above an intermediate), below the Belvedere, Fury, and Sport Fury models. This… more»

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