1980 Plymouth Volare

225 slant 6 engine and manual transmission. An odd duck Volare in its last year of production. Does have the rare rear window wiper option.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/3686117266.html

 

Wow a 225 slant six!!! even we stop using them in our Chrysler Valiant's in the late 60's

When were they last used in the US?

The
Premier

 

Diplomats and Gran Furys could have them through 1983. They lasted a few more years in B-series Ram Vans/Wagons and D-series half-ton pickups. I think 1986 was the last year. When the Dakota was introduced in 1987 with that little 3.9L V6 (a 318 with 2 cylinders chopped off), that motor was the Leaning Tower of Power's replacement.

I like that this has the 4-speed manual with overdrive, rear defogger and wiper, and is silver on red. My parent's had a silver on red 1979 Volare sedan when I was too young to know much about cars. I do however remember the front bumper literally falling off the car due to rusted mounts in our driveway while I was riding my tricycle. The perils of living in Erie PA where snow is measured in feet and all.

 

One very rare car indeed! Obviously special order by the original owner. It has, I believe, the 'super six' 225 with the 2 bbl carb, since it seems to say "Unleaded Fuel Only", and the 1 BBL Chryslers did not have cats. As a matter of interest, neither did the 4bbl Mopars. Just the ones with a 2bbl. Thing about this one is no a/c, manual transmission, almost no options other than the am/fm radio and rear wiper, and the incorrect front seat. At $3,200 it seems to be over priced, especially given the holes in the body work. For $1,500, it is likely a deal, but not at this price. Hope someone does manage to get it and save it, though. It is well worth keeping, if only for rarity value.

 

Some spray dye would take care of the front seat. According to Galen's little book, there were very few 225/4-speed wagons built. Probably fewer than 40 or so. This is rare, but not high on anyone's desirability list. It would make a great driver for less than two grand. It needs to be rescued from the damn Rust Belt, though!

Far as options go, this also has full wheel covers, roof rack, rear air deflector, bumper guards, wheel opening mouldings and lower sill mouldings. Also, it has the cloth/vinyl interior and carpeting. So it does have a few options on it, not a stripper.

Full-sized Dodge Ram pickups had the 225 available through the 1989 model year.

 

OK, call me a freak but I really like this one. Some freshening up and you have a great daily driver with a fantastic drive like. Tough as nails inline six and a manual transmission... whats not to like?

mike

 

The one powertrain I wish I could get in an F/M body car is a 225 Super Six with a 3 speed column shift, but in order to do that I need to buy one from Mexico. The 4-speed is my second choice, followed by 318/4-speed.

 

Does sound like a good winter beater.

 

A gloriously simple and nice car.. I would leave it just like it is!

 

It is an interesting car being optioned like that and looks very solid, especially to be a Minnesota car. I have never been a fan of the plain models of cars, but this one is interesting and rare I am sure.

Was this also the case with the cars in the US? It was always my understanding that starting in 1975, all cars sold in the USA had converters. However, the 1bbl carb may not have been available in the states starting in '75?

Yeah, we had a '77 Volare' Premier wagon with the 225 Slant 6, on the air cleaner, it said "Super 6" if I recall.