since the chrysler prowler has been discontinued for production whats going to happen to the part of the conner avenue assemby plant's where the prowler is built, it is half of the whole plant and sincle production is canceled, that side is going to be useless. do you think they might build the comp coupe there or something special?
RAM MAN
08-29-2002, 05:20 PM
... looking at a brand new 99 Plymouth Prowler (RED of course) - all I have to say is WOW
Did you know the last "Chrysler" Prowler ever built sold for $175,000 at Christie New York Auction !
(I should also clarify - Proceeds from sale went to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.)
Here is the original press release:
"The last and most unique Chrysler Prowler ever built - complete with a time capsule that contains rare Prowler memorabilia including signed, original styling sketches and other unique Prowler items - was auctioned at Christie's Auction House in Manhattan, N.Y. today for $175,000.
The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, the company's philanthropic arm, donated the 2002 model year Prowler to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) for purposes of the auction. The NMSS will receive all proceeds from the auction of the Prowler.
The final "Conner Avenue Edition" Prowler was built at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit on Feb. 15, 2002. In addition to being the first and only Prowler with High-Voltage Blue exterior body paint, its other unique features include:
a MoparŪ luggage trailer and hitch in the same High-Voltage Blue paint
signatures of the Prowler Team on the undercarriage
a blue "Stayfast" soft top by Hartz
bright anodized frame
unique body-color hood badge
body color upper radiator crossmember assembly, detailed and signed by renowned striping artist Mr. Rudy Kutey, better known as "Dr. Ru"
unique body color shifter and instrument panel bezels
taupe leather seats with matrix grain inserts
agate door trim panels with unique taupe inserts
custom-wrapped shifter knob
Prowler first appeared as a concept car at the 1993 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Favorable response prompted the former Chrysler Corporation to unveil a production version of Plymouth Prowler at the 1996 North American International Auto Show. Official production for Plymouth Prowler began in June, 1997 as a 1997 model at Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. With the discontinuation of the Plymouth brand in January of 2000, Prowler continued as a Chrysler.
During its production run, Prowler cruised into the hearts and garages of more than 11,000 passionate automotive enthusiasts throughout North America. Prowler features a 3.5-liter 24-valve sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection, 60-degree single overhead cam, all-aluminum V-6 engine that produces 253 horsepower at 6400 rpm, and 255 lb.-ft. of torque at 3950 rpm. In addition, Prowler's electronic four-speed rear-wheel drive automatic transaxle features an AutoStickŪ shifter, which allows the driver to shift gears by simply tapping the gear lever."
Here's the pic
DODGEguy3
08-29-2002, 05:35 PM
are you interested in buying one?
RAM MAN
08-29-2002, 05:43 PM
I think it would be a blast to own one - I think that - if they were well taken care of - they would appreciate in value - kinda like SunRa mentioned when he bought his Viper ...
no, I'm not ready to trade my RAM in for one - but it sure was fun checking it out (it was in the showroom at a local dealership)
BTW - those rear tires are 20 x 10 with whopping 295/40/20's wrapped around them !
can I say WOW one more time ! :)
SUN RA KAT
09-06-2002, 01:32 AM
Only 8 Viper V10's per day are built at CAAP (Conner Avenue Assembly Plant) which is only about 160 Viper V10 engines per month.
The Ram SRT-10 uses the same engine as the Viper. Even with a limited number of 5,000 per year - about 4 times the number of Vipers built each year - engine production will have to be increased substantially, so the other half of CAAP will probably be dedicated to building SRT-10 engines so both Vipers and the Ram will have enough.
