A Plymouth Prowler is just a 7 with doors

[Vovchandr]

Certainly, something to it

 

 

 

 

I don't particularly like them, but the ethos is certainly there with the open wheels on the front and similar arcs in the back, two seater etc

 

 

 

Side note, its absolutely crazy that what is essentially a concept car was ever approved and made it into production as is.

 

 

 

Edited February 9 by Vovchandr

[theDreamer]

If I may use a Sheldon Cooper quote; “I agree with your logic, but reject your conclusion.”

The Prowler was designed to be a retro-styled "hot rod" roadster akin to those of the 40’s & 50’s. One of the goals in the design was the use of aluminum and other lightweight materials to create a more fuel efficient vehicle. However, simplify and add lightness was not in the brief.

Yes, it does seem odd to an outsider that it made it into production. However, many other cars and motorcycles started out as design concepts and landed in showrooms. The 1934 LaSalle convertible coupe saved the model from getting the axe. It started as a sketch and was made into the first full sized mock. When Harley Earl preneted it to the GM top brass he said; “Gentlemen, if you decide to discontinue the LaSalle, this is the car you are not going to build.” In more recent times there was the Ducati MH900e. Look these two up.

The Prowler had many changes made. The concept was to have a big V8 and manual transmission were as the production car had a V6, auto trans and much heavier with added safety features. Not to mention, a very small fuel tank.

[panamericano]

Yeah, it was more Hot Rod style, but well executed, barring the headlights.  I would have changed that.  Exported one to a client in Spain.  Can't imagine what a stir it would cause there.  He was quite satisfied.  Certainly the most impractical US car in recent history.  Good on them for doing it.  And the Viper.  I still think the Tomahawk was nuts, as a show bike.  

ps.  Almost unfair to compare any bike to a Ducati.

Edited February 9 by panamericano
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[IamScotticus]

What has been left out here is the OE Prowler front bumper.

Could someone with image skills put one on a Caterham,  just to see what might have been?