Can you imagine a hot rod being produced by a mainstream automaker, as a factory offering, and in 1997? Well, that’s what Chrysler did with the Prowler. In a rare show of creativity, Chrysler gave its engineers free reign to create a 1930s-inspired hot rod for the modern era. Just 11,702 units were made over a five-year production run, making the Prowler quite rare indeed. Today, we’ve got a 1999 Plymouth Prowler from Missouri for sale. This car has just 12,345 miles on the clock, and you can make it your own if you wish. The Prowler’s interesting design and limited production numbers mean that it’s definitely a future classic, so you’d best skip the rush that will come in the future, and get your hands on this one ASAP.
This 1999 Plymouth Prowler wears a custom yellow paint job with flame designs, giving it quite a hot rod vibe – if the jaw-dropping design doesn’t already do it for you. After all, where else can you find a car with exposed front wheels and visible front suspension like an Indy or Formula 1 racer? Then, you’ve got a long, low stance, minimal bumpers and of course, an open passenger cabin. Fear not the elements, though, because there’s a manually operated soft top for use when the weather turns disagreeable. The passenger cabin of this 1999 Plymouth Prowler comes in black, and like the exterior, draws much inspiration from the past. You’ve got a dashboard in body color with the gauges mounted in pods. Then, you’ll find the tachometer to be externally mounted, sitting atop the steering column. However, there are plenty of Nineties creature comforts as well, that you wouldn’t have found in a ʼ30s car. These include air conditioning, a radio cassette tape player, and a proper speaker system.
You might expect this 1999 Plymouth Prowler to have a V8 under the hood, and that’s where Plymouth’s engineers may have slightly fallen behind. You see, the Prowler has a 3.5-liter V6 as standard, which reportedly makes a still-healthy 253 horsepower. It’s rear-wheel drive, and this car uses a 4-speed automatic transmission with Autostick manual mode available. However, there’s still plenty of performance on tap to thrill.
1999 Plymouth Prowler
3.5L V6
4-Speed Automatic w/ Autostick Manual Shift Mode
RWD
Yellow Exterior
Black Interior
Custom Flame Paint Job
Limited Production Car
Manual Soft Top
Few cars captured the spirit of 1990s automotive experimentation quite like the Plymouth Prowler. With its retro-inspired hot rod styling and modern engineering, it became one of the most unique production vehicles of its era. This 1999 example, offered from Nevada, Missouri, is finished in Prowler Red with an Agate leather interior and shows just 7,000 miles from new. With its low mileage and factory originality, it represents a rare opportunity to own a near-pristine first-year Prowler.
Can you imagine a hot rod being produced by a mainstream automaker, as a factory offering, and in 1997? Well, that’s what Chrysler did with the Prowler. In a rare show of creativity, Chrysler gave its engineers free reign to create a 1930s-inspired hot rod for the modern era. Just 11,702 units were made over a five-year production run, making the Prowler quite rare indeed. Today, we’ve got a 1999 Plymouth Prowler from Missouri for sale. This car has just 12,345 miles on the clock, and you can make it your own if you wish. The Prowler’s interesting design and limited production numbers mean that it’s definitely a future classic, so you’d best skip the rush that will come in the future, and get your hands on this one ASAP.
It isn't often that a team of designers is asked to use their creativity without any restrictions, but that is precisely the instructions Chrysler had given their team. The only request was that the vehicle was supposed to take its inspiration from hot rods that were famous during the 30s. So, under the instruction of Thomas C. Gale, the Prowler came to life, and it became the show-stopper car after the legendary Dodge Viper. Only 11,702 Prowlers were made, making it a collector's item. This specific example may as well fall under the brand-new category, as it is reported to have just 83 original miles.
Automakers don’t do silly things anymore. Like, say, create a muscle car and name it after a beloved cartoon character. Or spend a significant sum of money to buy the naming rights from the intellectual property holder of said character. Or spend even more money after that to develop a horn that sounds just like that character’s jaunty cry. That’s what Plymouth did in the Sixties, with the Road Runner. They paid Warner Brothers US$50,000 to license their Road Runner character’s name and likeness. Then, they spent a further $10,000 to develop a horn that said “Beep Beep” just like the character did on screen. Was it a success? You bet! In fact, if not for the Malaise Era’s impending arrival and renewed focus on fuel economy and emissions, the Road Runner might have run a little bit longer than 1980. Today, we have a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner for sale from Jacksonville, Florida. With a nice 383ci V8, an automatic gearbox and an aftermarket head unit from Pioneer, this 42,228-mile machine is a fine catch for a savvy collector of American classics – or someone who wants to start a collection.
Plymouth may no longer be around, but this storied American auto brand that was under Chrysler’s umbrella will perhaps be best remembered for their Road Runner muscle car. It may seem comical, naming a muscle car after a cartoon character – the Road Runner from the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote cartoons by Warner Brothers. It might seem even more comical that Plymouth paid $50,000 to Warner Brothers to license the name for the car. And it might seem ridiculous that they spent an extra $10,000 merely to develop a horn that made the signature “Beep Beep” sound of the Road Runner from the cartoons. Remember, all this was in Sixties money, so you can do some calculations and see how much was actually spent by Plymouth to get this iconic muscle car as right as possible. Today, Road Runners are highly desirable, so we’re glad that one has come our way. This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner hails from Pittsburgh and has got a 383ci V8 engine under its hood. If you’d like to catch this bird, give us a call or shoot us a DM right now – don’t call the coyote who clearly needs some coaching.
Beep Beep! Move over, it’s the Road Runner! Named after the lovable Warner Brothers character from the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons, Plymouth reportedly paid $50,000 to Warner Brothers for the right to use the Road Runner name and likeness. They spent a further $10,000 on development of a signature “Beep Beep” horn as well! Needless to say, the Road Runner was a massive success and remains one of America’s most loved muscle cars to this day. Now, we have a chance for one lucky enthusiast to get their hands on a massively upgraded 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Restomod from Milford, Pennsylvania. With its 440ci V8, Tremec TK500 5-speed manual transmission and Holley Six Pack Tri-Power system, this is one speedy car!
Mercedes-Benz and its lineup of SLs have always been and will be iconic; the automotive marque's pinnacle open-top grand tourer has been the car to have for eons when you want to experience authentic open-top motoring. The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL represents the marque's most popular model; this neat example is reported to have just 90,850 miles on the clock and is a true motoring icon.
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