The Most Legendary ’80s Muscle Cars From America’s Big Three

1980 Plymouth Volaré Road Runner

The 1980s were a turning point for American muscle cars. Rising fuel costs, tighter emissions regulations, and changing consumer preferences pushed manufacturers to rethink traditional high-performance vehicles, yet the desire for speed and style remained…

1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible with HEMI Engine Up for Auction: A Rare Muscle Car Legend

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The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, a legendary muscle car, was a sales success, especially compared to its corporate sibling, the Dodge Super Bee. However, even within this popular model year, certain configurations were rare. The…

Reviving a 1963 Plymouth Valiant: A Journey to Restore an Abandoned Classic with the Iconic Slant Six Engine

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The Plymouth Valiant, a stalwart of the American automotive industry, debuted in 1959 as a Chrysler brand before transitioning to Plymouth the following year. This unassuming compact car quickly became a sales sensation, racking up…

Last-Era Plymouth Barracuda: 1974 Classic with Rare Engine Combo and Iconic Mopar Color

1974 Plymouth Cuda

The early third generation Plymouth Barracuda is renowned for its availability with Chrysler’s iconic big block V8s, the 440 cubic-inch Six Barrel and the 426 cubic inch HEMI. However, these high performance options were short…

Classic Barracuda Restoration Project: A Rare 1965 Find with Original Details Needs TLC

1965 Plymouth Barracuda

The 1965 Barracuda, once a formidable rival to the Mustang, has fallen into disrepair. Despite its early market debut, it couldn’t match the Mustang’s marketing prowess and sales. This particular Barracuda, found on private property,…

Building a Plymouth Superbird Replica: What You Need to Know for an Authentic Restoration

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The Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird, iconic muscle cars of the late 1960s, were designed specifically for NASCAR racing and featured radical aerodynamic features like nose cones and rear wings. While the Daytona is…

1970 Plymouth Road Runner with Original Lemon Twist Paint and Low Miles for Sale

1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner, a bare bones, affordable alternative to the GTX introduced in 1968, became an immediate sensation and continued its run as a standalone nameplate until 1975. Despite its relative commonality compared to…