There aren’t enough convertibles on sale these days, let alone purple ones with exposed suspension components and a matching trailer. Luckily, this perfect 1997 Plymouth Prowler painted Prowler Purple provides the pinnacle of topless turn-of-the-century retro revival motoring, and with just over 1,000 miles on the odometer it’s as good as new. This example is currently listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, and it’s number 143 of 457 total Prowlers built in the first year of production. It comes complete with a color-matched Prowler-shaped towable trailer (a factory option), the original window sticker, manufacturer literature, and covers for both the car and its trailer.
The Prowler was criticized for looking like a classic hot rod yet hiding a remarkably pedestrian powertrain sequestered beneath its dramatically narrow hood: the naturally aspirated 3.5.-liter V6 and four-speed automatic out of Chrysler’s midsize family sedan. Yes, a rowdy V8 would have been more authentic to the Prowler’s hot rod roots, but the Chrysler V6 was a lighter option that produced 214 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, respectable power at the time. It drove the Prowler’s oversized rear wheels and took the roadster from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. Later versions of the Prowler got a bump in power up to 253 horsepower, which dropped that 0-to-60 time down to 5.9 seconds.
This Prowler’s color-matched trailer was a factory option that cost $5,000 when new. The Prowler was sold with a tow hitch that was rated to tow a maximum of 1,000 pounds, but the hitch had a warning label cautioning owners that towing anything other than the Prowler trailer would void the warranty. If you’re looking for a head-turning, exotic-looking car, then consider purchasing this Prowler Purple Plymouth Prowler and its factory Prowler trailer. It previously sold on Bring a Trailer in 2022 for $45,000, so expect to pay a similar price for this immaculate example of Boomer bait.
