Vehicle Description
Some of the highest praise we can give a car is that it is "factory
fresh." For some that means a high-quality restoration, but for
others like this 1999 Plymouth Prowler, it's a testament to not
only low mileage, but expert care as well. Very stock and
exceptionally clean, this is the one to put away for future
generations.
Finished in iconic Prowler Purple with an Agate leather interior,
this is the look of the very first Prowler you ever saw. It's
channeling the great hot rods of the past with its rakish looks and
dramatically staggered rolling stock, the hot rod reinvented. 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 represented 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. As a low-mileage
car, the highest praise we can give it is that it's pretty much
like new in every way. That means no scuffs on the chin, no parking
lot dings in its aluminum skin, and no chips on the rockers where
the big tires threw up some gravel. Other than the Classic Retro
headlight kit and an added sway bar up front, it's completely
stock, and all the previous owners have spent plenty of time
keeping it clean, waxed, and maintained.
The dark gray leather (called Agate) has a great look in the
Prowler, recalling the heavy-duty hides used on vintage rods and
even motorcycles. 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 light colored Prowlers. 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 convertible top 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
distributor-less ignition, so it always stars 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. Five-spoke factory alloys and Continental
radial tires show almost no use and are ready to get warmed up on
some smooth asphalt.
A very cool car that has become an icon in its own time, the
Prowler is a great tribute to the past and a smart investment for
the future. And with only 21,292 actual miles on the clock, it's
got a lot more showing-off to do. Call today!