1999 Plymouth Prowler for sale $46,995
| 1999 Plymouth Prowler $46,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $46,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
Designed as a test bed for new technologyand#44; the Plymouth Prowler was a also a great exercise in corporate dream-making. Todayand#44; the later Prowlers are perhaps the most prized and their prices seem to have stabilizedand#44; suggesting that future collectability is a smart bet. In the meantimeand#44; you can own this ultra-low-mileage 1999 Prowler and have some fun with Chryslers own in-house hot rod. Finished in Prowler Yellowand#44; this car is all about being the center of attention. Prowler sticker prices took a big jump between 1999 and 2000and#44; suggesting that the car probably cost more than they were asking to buildand#44; and as an experiment in aluminum technologyand#44; Chrysler didnt seem to mind. Like most Prowlersand#44; this one has led an extremely sheltered existence with just 2976 miles on the clockand#44; and if its like its siblingsand#44; its probably never even seen a raindrop. Fit and finish are veryand#44; very good thanks to the Prowlers virtually hand-built natureand#44; and if there are blemishes on this carand#44; theyre almost imperceptible at a glance. The front bumpers have been removed for a cleanerand#44; sleeker lookand#44; while the rear bumpers have been painted to match the bodywork so they blend in a little better. There are also carbon fiber mud flaps and chrome A-arm coversand#44; so it has a genuine hot-rod look. Ohand#44; and we should probably mention the ultra-rare factory-built trailer that comes with this oneand#44; an option that almost nobody bought but which makes the Prowler a legitimate long-distance touring car. The Prowler scored big points with its comfortableand#44; feature-laden interior that still captured the feel of an old hi-boy roadster. Deeply sculpted agate leather bucket seats are fitted with integral seat belts and roll hoops for a very trick lookand#44; as well as a Prowler logo embossed on the seat backs. They show zero signs of use thanks to the low mileageand#44; as youd expect. Hot-rod features include the steering-column-mounted tachometer and central gauge panel that is painted to match the exterior bodywork. Other goodies include powerful air conditioningand#44; power windows and locksand#44; cruise controland#44; and Chryslers fun Auto-Stick 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting. Everything works and it runs and drives like a real carand#44; something that many home-built hot rods cant claim. Theres also effective weather protection with a black canvas convertible top that looks like new and weather seals that were designed to withstand real-world conditionsand#44; something no home-built hot rod ever worries about. The only engine available was a 3.5 liter 24-valve V6and#44; but thanks to refinements in 1999and#44; performance is quite respectable. It has a wonderful growl from the Borla exhaust system and the years have proven that the powertrain is quite reliable and parts are still readily available. With the rear-mounted transaxleand#44; weight distribution is excellentand#44; giving the Prowler seriously agile handling and youll never get tired of watching the front tires out there doing their thing as you drive. The fully-independent suspension rides well and the 4-wheel disc brakes are powerfuland#44; and despite the hot rod lookand#44; it doesnt come with a hot rod ride penalty. Even the chrome wheels are outrageous: 17s up front and 20s in back wearing 225/45/17 and 295/40/20 Goodyearsand#44; respectively. The Prowler is on every experts short list of future collectablesand#44; and for a good reason. Prices are stable for nowand#44; making this the ideal time to add a Prowler to your collectionand#44; and this is quite possibly the best youll ever find. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Poor Deal, 25.0% above market avg. What's this? |