The iconic Dodge Charger Daytona, born in 1969 to meet NASCAR homologation requirements, saw a limited production run of just 503 units. Its Plymouth counterpart, the Superbird, while largely identical, was produced in significantly larger…
The story of the 1985 Plymouth Barracuda is a fascinating tale of automotive ingenuity and corporate interference. Built by a team of fresh engineering graduates at the Belvidere Assembly Plant, this one of a kind…
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…
The Plymouth Road Runner, a legendary muscle car introduced in 1968, experienced a meteoric rise in popularity, peaking in 1969 with over 80,000 units sold. While this makes it the most common year for the…
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…
The Plymouth Fury, a nameplate that danced between full-size and mid-size platforms, was a significant fixture in the Mopar verse throughout the 1960s. Introduced in 1956 as a trim level, it became a standalone model…
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…
The Formula 1 star, known for his sleek and high performance McLaren cars, surprised fans at the US Grand Prix with a drastic change of pace. Instead of his usual racing machine, Norris rolled up…
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,…
The Plymouth Barracuda, born on April Fool’s Day 1964, was a pioneer in the burgeoning pony car market. However, its early success was overshadowed by the Ford Mustang, which quickly became the iconic face of…
The Plymouth Duster, a popular muscle car in the 1970s, received a significant styling update for the new decade, featuring more aggressive lines. Despite this, the car continued to be offered with a mix of…
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…
Plymouth’s Valiant, a popular mid sized car in the 1960s, underwent a significant redesign in 1967, adopting the Dodge Dart’s styling. This new look would remain largely unchanged throughout the rest of the decade, with…
The third generation Plymouth Barracuda, introduced in 1970, boasted a new E-body platform and powerful engines like the 440 Six-Barrel and 426 HEMI. Despite selling nearly 49,000 units in its debut year, sales plummeted to…
The year 1971 marked a pivotal moment in the muscle car era, as sales plummeted across the industry, signaling the approaching demise of these high performance vehicles. Despite this industry wide downturn, Plymouth remained committed…
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…
The 1971 production year marked the end of an era for Chrysler’s iconic 426 Hemi engine. This legendary V8, introduced in 1966, quickly gained a reputation for its power and performance. Despite its short production…
While Nash Motors pioneered the compact car segment in 1950 with the Rambler, Detroit’s Big Three didn’t join the trend until the late 1950s. Plymouth was among the first, introducing the Valiant in 1959. A…
The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner A12 was the fastest muscle car of the 1960s, completing a quarter-mile in just 13.0 seconds. It featured a powerful 440 cubic inch (ci) V8 Six-Pack engine, a 4.10:1 rear…
Come along with Sean from AutotopiaLA as he rides shotgun in Aaron’s cool 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. This muscle car is no ordinary ride—it’s got a whopping 444 horsepower and a tough, Mad Max-style look. Aaron’s…
