Vehicle Description
2000 Plymouth Prowler
Chrysler engineers were given free rein to design whatever they
wanted in a "hot rod" or "sportster" type vehicle. Chrysler's
design and international director Thomas C. Gale said his "love for
1930s-era hot rods inspired Chrysler's latest design triumph, the
retro-styled Plymouth Prowler." Gale, who has a hotted up 1932 Ford
in his garage approved the hotrod-inspired Plymouth Prowler as the
company's follow-up show-stopper to the Dodge Viper. An early
influence is credited to a Chrysler-sponsored project at the Art
Center College of Design that resulted in a thesis by Douglas
"Chip" Foose that included drawings of a retro-roadster. Foose
"designed it as a coupe for Chrysler to begin with but modified it
to a roadster version."
For consignment a retro styled hot rod, with all the modern fixins'
and just 18K original miles. This Roadster version of rolling art
sits upon an all aluminum frame, and has straight panels. Open
fender front wheels, and a curvaceous back reminiscent of the old
hump backs with their rumble seat, you are poised for the hanky
drop in the LA river basin thinking about 1946, but in reality,
existing in the present.
Exterior
With sculpted shape, a V style horizontal ribbed grille, front
fenders that go with the flow of the front wheels, and halogen lens
headlights, you are experiencing a fine mix of bygone design cues,
and modern technology. A chopped style canvas convertible in black
covers the 2-seater, and as we go to the back a curved rear deck,
more sculpted hang off the sides, fenders, and fiberglass bumpers.
Bright Silver Metallic in near perfect condition covers the
exterior, and on this car the front bumper setup has been shaved.
The grille presents nicely, as do the front 17 inch, and rear 20
inch chromed 5 spoked wheels. That will do it for the chrome, and
the exterior.
Interior
Inside, the past has been left behind and now for the passengers
the dual high-backed buckets draped in black leather with
integrated roll bars in the headrests, sit snugly within the
compartment. These buckets have nicely stitched smooth panels, and
some extra padded bolsters for that curve carving which will
inevitably go on when behind the wheel of this speedster. A center
console races forward to the dash, and houses a large glovebox, the
shifter, and tiptronic "autostick" button. Moving upward an Alpine
AM/FM/CD/Aux plug in stereo is seen, air flow controls and a large
"ovoid" air vent. Directly above the center is a stretched oval in
silver covering that houses the gauges, with the speedo in direct
center with a digital readout. On top of the steering column is an
Auto Meter tachometer. A flip up rear lid reveals the covered area
for the top and just a little storage. Black carpet floods the
floors, and a note to the convertible top the rear window is
glass.
Drivetrain
A pop of the long V style hood and we see a 3.5 liter V6 with EFI.
This is nicely preserved and clean. Out back is a 4-speed automatic
and a 3.89 rear axle.
Undercarriage
All clean and rust free on the floorpans and the frame which is
aluminum X frame material. Independent coil over suspension is seen
all around, as are power disc brakes. A stainless glass pack style
dual exhaust all rust free can be seen working their way rearward
to the chromed tips at the end.
Drive-Ability
This car started right up and on the test track performed
beautifully. It has snappy acceleration, good handling, good
braking, and a smooth, fairly quiet cruise. All functions were
working just fine, and the interior was spacious and comfortable.
The central dash takes a bit to become accustomed to but is a nice
design feature.
From 2000 the Prowler, Plymouth's version of the modern-day hot
rod. If you want something that not very many have, and was
produced by a manufacturer en mass, reliable, and has modern
features with that retro look, then look no further... this is your
stopping point. Rev the engine and drop the hanky. LA here we
come!
VIN DECODE
1P3EW65G3YV606243
1-USA
P-Plymouth
3-Passenger Car
E-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
W-Prowler
6-Performance/Image
5-Convertible
G-3.5L V6 Aluminum Block
3-Check Digit
Y-2000
V-Conner Ave Plant, Detroit MI
606243-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
