When was the last year Plymouth cars were made?

When was the last year Plymouth cars were made?

From a peak production of 973,000 for the 1973 model year, Plymouth rarely exceeded 200,000 cars per year after 1990. Even the Voyager sales were usually less than 50% that of Dodge Caravan. In Canada, the Plymouth name was defunct at the end of the 1999 model year.

When did Chrysler stop using the name Plymouth?

The “Chrysler” portion of the nameplate was dropped with the introduction of the Plymouth Model U in 1929.

What kind of engine did Plymouth have in 1939?

The 1939 convertible coupe was prominently featured at Chrysler’s exhibit at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, advertised as the first mass-production convertible with a power folding top. It featured a 201 cu in (3.3 L), 82 hp (61 kW; 83 PS) version of the flathead six engine.

When did the Plymouth Valiant become a Plymouth?

Starting in 1961, the Valiant compact became a Plymouth, further boosting sales. Under the impression that Chevrolet was about to “downsize” its 1962 models, Chrysler introduced a significantly smaller standard Plymouth for 1962.

What was the name of the Plymouth car in 1959?

According to Jeff Godshall, obscure corporate records show model names considered for 1959 were Savoy, Wilshire, Belvedere, and Fury. While the first Furys had been all-out performance cars, the car replacing it was a more docile, and it was hoped, more salable unit.

What was the end of an era for Plymouth?

Plymouth’s thirtieth anniversary models sat on the edge of change. When the last of these cars came off the assembly lines, the end of an era had been reached. The cars replacing them would be radically different, both in their mechanical attributes and the way they were built.

What kind of mpg did Plymouth cars get?

An 8-cylinder Ford came in second with 19.67 mpg, and Chevrolet picked up third with 19.26 mpg. Chassis remained much the same as the 1957- 58 cars except for the addition of “Constant Level” Torsion-Aire.

What kind of car was the Plymouth Fury?

A Custom Suburban was also offered with two-door, six-passenger seating. Rounding out the wagon lineup were the six-passenger Deluxe Suburbans with either two or four doors. For the purist, an era ended when the Fury name was degraded to include a full range of body styles.