Interesting Facts About the Plymouth Caravelle
The Plymouth Caravelle first rolled out in 1978 as a rear‑wheel‑drive sedan and later became Plymouth's first front‑wheel‑drive mid‑size sedan from 1983 to 1988. It occupied a unique niche as a Canadian‑market sedan that shared its underpinnings with the older Plymouth Volare before the shift to the K‑car platform.
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From Rear‑Wheel to Front‑Wheel Drive
The early Caravelle models (1978‑1982) were traditional rear‑wheel‑drive cars, similar under the skin to the Plymouth Volare. In 1983 Plymouth introduced a new generation that was its first front‑wheel‑drive mid‑size sedan, marking a major engineering shift for the brand.
A Canadian‑Only Sedan with K‑Car Roots
The Caravelle was a unique Canadian sedan that aligned with Chrysler's American K‑car strategy, offering a locally tailored model that differed from U.S. offerings while still sharing the economical K‑car platform.
Rarity, Restoration, and Parts Today
Because the Caravelle had a limited production run, finding a well‑preserved 1979 or 1981 example is rare and often celebrated by enthusiasts, as shown by recent Salon wagon restorations. While body and trim parts can be hard to locate, mechanical components are generally available and reasonably priced on the aftermarket.
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