To attract younger buyers, Dodge created the Dart Swinger in 1969. It was a 2-door hardtop that looked sportier than their stodgy sedan. Plymouth copied the idea two years later and called it the Scamp as part of the… more»
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May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Upgraded Small-Block V8: 1971 Plymouth Scamp
Chrysler introduced two “new” editions of their compact cars in 1971, although they really weren’t new. In response to the successful Plymouth Duster fastback in 1970, Dodge got their version the next year called the Demon. At the same… more»
Mar 1, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Why Rough It? 1976 Scamp 13’ Camper
Scamp Trailers has been building campers and trailers for the past 50 years, offering pull-behind models from 13 to 19 feet in length. This is the second of these vintage beauties we’ve seen recently, though it’s a little older… 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»
Oct 9, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
24k Mile Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
UPDATE 5/13/21: The car apparently didn’t sell after we covered it in October 2020, so the seller has relisted it for $1,500 less. The asking price is now $16,000. It’s available here on craigslist for $16,000. Still a sharp… more»
Sep 27, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Original Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
The third-generation Plymouth Valiant was a sedan-only compact from 1967-69 until the fastback Duster came along in 1970. A year later, they added the 2-door hardtop Scamp to the line-up – and for the most part – it was… more»
Sep 8, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Seldomly Seen: 1983 Plymouth Scamp GT
Among half cars/half pickups, what our friends down under refer to as a “ute”, there has been the Ford Ranchero, Chevrolet El Camino, Subaru Brat, VW Rabbit Sports Truck, Dodge Rampage, and the Plymouth Scamp. And the Scamp, though… more»
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
18k Miles! 1973 Plymouth Scamp
While the Plymouth Valiant and the Dodge Dart were largely the same car, they didn’t always offer the same models. For example, in 1970 Plymouth had the Duster which was a 2-door fastback, while the Dart was available as… more»
Mar 5, 2020 • Auctions • 30 Comments
SECOND CHANCE: 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
SOLD! UPDATE 3/5/2020 – The high bidder planned on giving this sweet Mopar to a family member, but their situation has changed and unfortunately, he is not able to purchase it. It really is a great looking machine, so… more»
