1999 Plymouth Prowler

Here at J & J Auto Wrecking we absolutely love the Plymouth Prowler.  We have had the chance to disassemble quite a few and have the largest selection of used Prowler parts available.  You can see our growing selection of Prowlers parts here. 

This particular example is one of our favorites.  It was involved in a very minor right front collision.  Thus making it a prime candidate for hard to find parts.  If that wasn't enough, this Prowler also had a supercharger added to its stock 3.5 liter engine.  Honesty, something that should have been added from the factory (if not a V8!).  It also had a hitch mounted trunk add on that, while looked kinda goofy, added a large amount of storage to the Prowler.  They are one of the smallest trunks, of any car we've processed.  We ended this particular Prowler's journey with a big smokey burnout which can be seen in the video below:

The Plymouth Prowler is a unique car in the history of American automaking. Produced by Chrysler under the Plymouth brand, the Prowler was a retro-styled "factory hot rod" that sought to capture the aesthetic of classic 1930s roadsters with modern technology and comfort.

The concept of the Prowler was first unveiled at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show, where its radical design generated considerable excitement. The car was created by Chrysler's advanced design team, which was given considerable freedom to create a unique vehicle that would attract attention to the brand.

After a few years of development, the Prowler went into production and was officially introduced in 1997. Its standout feature was its open-wheel design, which evoked the look of a classic hot rod. The Prowler was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, mated to a rear-mounted four-speed Autostick automatic transmission, an unusual configuration designed to provide better weight distribution.

The car's body was constructed primarily from bonded aluminum, which made it lighter and improved its performance. The car was fitted with modern amenities like air conditioning, power windows, and a CD stereo system, making it more comfortable and user-friendly than the classic cars it resembled.

In terms of performance, the Prowler was not a powerhouse by sports car standards, but it was generally well-regarded for its handling and driving experience, particularly after the engine was upgraded in 1999 to produce 253 horsepower, an improvement over the initial 214 horsepower output.