Let me tell you about one of the most daring moves ever made by a major automaker – the Plymouth Prowler. This isn’t just another car story – it’s about how a concept car somehow sweet-talked its way onto dealer showrooms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back in ’93, Chrysler shocked everyone at the Detroit Auto Show with something that looked like it rolled straight out of a hot-rodder’s dream garage. But here’s the kicker – people loved it so much, they started sending in deposits before Chrysler even announced production plans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s talk production numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, here’s what’s really interesting – the current market. We\u2019ve been tracking recent sales and listings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent Sales:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s fascinating is how these prices compare to other unique collectibles in the same range. For similar money, you could be looking at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here’s what makes the Prowler special:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 It’s basically a concept car you can actually own and enjoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 The Prowler’s aluminum construction was way ahead of its time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 First-year purple cars are becoming seriously collectible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 They only made them for 4 model years<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Each one is essentially a piece of automotive history<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some Current Listings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mecum Auctions has 6 \u2013 count \u2018em \u2013 6 Prowlers to be offered at the upcoming March 18-22 Glendale, Arizona auction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lot G69<\/a>: 1999 Plymouth Prowler \u2013 Black, ghost flames, front bumpers deleted<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lot W41<\/a>: 2001 Chrysler Prowler \u2013 Prowler Orange, bumper delete<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lot W56<\/a>: 2002 Chrysler Prowler \u2013 Red, bumper delete, custom grille<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lot F246<\/a>: 1997 Plymouth Prowler \u2013 First model year, highly original, 300 stated miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lot F248<\/a>: 2000 Plymouth Prowler Woodward Edition \u2013 1 of 153 built, 638 stated miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lot F249<\/a>: 2000 Plymouth Prowler \u2013 714 miles, 1 of 711 finished in Silver<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lot F250<\/a>: 2000 Plymouth Prowler \u2013 1,229 miles, highly original and unmodified, 1 of 1,281 finished in Mulholland Blue paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Facebook Marketplace<\/a>: 2000 Plymouth Prowler \u2013 19,010 km per listing (11,812 miles), Prowler trailer included, Blue paint, asking $65,000 CAD = $45,002 USD (using exchange rates as at 03-02\/2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also on Facebook Marketplace<\/a> from dealer: 2000 Plymouth Prowler, advertised as \u201cExcellent,\u201d Black\/Black<\/p>\n\n\n\n Florida is home to hordes of pampered, fair-weather collector cars and Premier Auction Group has 2 Prowlers for its upcoming March 14 & 15 Gulf Coast Classic Auction in Punta Gorda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n