Vehicle Description
Remember when car companies were taking chances and exploring new
markets? The results were cars like the Viper, the Ford GT, and
perhaps the wildest real-world dream car ever built, the Plymouth
Prowler. This 2001 Prowler is one of those rare cars that's
actually been driven and enjoyed instead of sitting as static art
for 15 years, which means you can get in and start having fun right
away!
Prowler Silver Metallic is one of the best shades to ever lay on
one of these special cars. Today, it seems to be channeling the
great hot rods of the past with its rakish looks and dramatically
staggered rolling stock. If you're a real car guy, I don't have to
tell you about the Prowler's influences or the homage that it
represents. Instead, think about what it represents to Chrysler
Corporation. Its real name was the Prowler AIV, which meant
Aluminum Intensive Vehicle, and they used this low-production
specialty car to learn about how to build aluminum components that
are still in use today. The fact that it also looks cool was simply
a nice side effect. It's been driven, so there are signs of use
throughout, but none of it is major and for a Prowler, I think a
few battle scars are a mark of distinction rather than a demerit.
If you want a perfect one, they're out there for a lot more money
and you'll spend another big pile making a laid-up car roadworthy
again, but this one is always ready to part. It's completely stock,
of course, and someone has spent plenty of time keeping it clean,
waxed, and maintained along the way.
Black leather has a great look in the Prowler, recalling the
heavy-duty hides used on vintage rods and even motorcycles. The
interior shows wear and tear on the seats and some of the trim, but
nothing catastrophic and the cabin is very much still a welcoming,
comforting place. Of course, everything was standard in Plymouth's
flagship, from A/C and power windows to keyless entry and a massive
sound system that fills the cabin with sound, top up or top down.
Retro styling cues include the column-mounted tach and
center-mounted instrument panel that has a color-matched bezel that
was especially dramatic on brightly colored Prowlers like this. The
idea is that this is an OEM hot rod with everything fully
engineered and fully functional, and it just works. Airbags,
seatbelts, and all the bells and whistles truly make the Prowler a
no-compromises hot rod. There's even a snug-fitting black
convertible top with glass rear window and defroster that stashes
below the rear deck for a truly sleek look. With those giant rear
tires, there's not a lot of trunk space but does it really matter
when the car looks this good?
Chrysler's corporate 3.5 liter 24-valve V6 with 253 horsepower is a
snug fit in the pointed engine bay, but given the car's lightweight
structure, it delivers entertaining performance. Packed in there
are all the bells and whistles plus fuel injection and
distributorless ignition, so it always starts and runs, and fuel
economy is impressive if you stay out of the loud pedal. The
4-speed automatic transmission was the first installation of
Chrysler's "Auto Stick" setup, which allows manual shifting on the
fly, and the all-independent suspension soaks up bumps better than
any buggy spring setup ever could. Four-wheel discs with ABS are
confidence-inspiring. Factory alloys wear 225/45/17 front and
285/40/20 rear tires for a dramatic big-n-little look that's
totally traditional.
A very cool car that has become an icon in its own time, the
Prowler is a great tribute to the past and perhaps even a smart
investment for the future. Considering 2001 was the final year for
Plymouth and that this Prowler only has 64,912 miles on the clock,
it already has some pedigree to get you started. Call today!
