A pick-a-part lot in Idaho is drawing major attention after showing off a car that doesn’t exactly look like it belongs there. Digital creator Pick-A-Part Jalopy Jungle (@pickapartjalopyjungle) posted a video to its Facebook page highlighting a Plymouth Arrow pickup truck sitting among rows of vehicles in its self-service salvage yard. The setup is typical for pick-a-part lots, where customers bring their own tools and pull parts themselves, usually as a cheaper alternative to buying new ones. But this truck stands out. “This might be the cleanest Plymouth Arrow you’ve ever seen,” Pick-A-Part Jalopy Jungle writes in the text overlay. In a yard full of worn-down vehicles, the Arrow looks unusually well-kept. Its light, almost blonde color and the “Plymouth” badge across the back make it hard to miss. The clip quickly went viral, with viewers trying to figure out how it ended up in a place like that. As of this writing, the video has pulled in more than 220,000 views and nearly 400 comments. What Is A Plymouth Arrow? The Plymouth Arrow isn’t something you see every day, which is part of why that clip caught so much attention. Tell us what you think! View Comments Most people recognize it as a compact two-door hatchback with a sloped rear and lightweight build. It was a small, no-frills hatchback built for everyday driving, not much extra beyond what you needed. The car dates back to the late 1970s, when U.S. automakers were scrambling to keep up with smaller, more fuel-efficient imports from Japan. Instead of building something entirely new, Chrysler worked with Mitsubishi to bring the car to the U.S., importing a Mitsubishi-built model and selling it under the Plymouth name as the Arrow. The Arrow name also showed up on a compact pickup like the one in the pick-a-part lot for a few years, though this version was essentially a separate vehicle that just shared the badge. According to Auto Evolution, most came with a basic four-cylinder engine: nothing flashy, just enough power to get around without much fuss. It didn’t stick around long and was phased out in the early 1980s as Plymouth’s lineup shifted. Still, it’s held onto a niche following, especially among people who are into vintage imports and older Japanese-built vehicles sold in the US. That’s what makes this one stand out. Trucks like that don’t usually end up looking that clean—let alone sitting in a pick-a-part lot waiting to be taken apart. How Can I Find A Plymouth Arrow? The short answer is the internet. Specifically by searching on old car forums. Popular options include: Hemmings Bring A Trailer Gateway Classic Cars You can also look through Facebook Marketplace, Craiglist listings for join Facebook groups about cars. And of course, you can do this IRL at car shows and collector car auctions. How Did The Plymouth Arrow End Up In A Pick-A-Part Lot? People who came across Pick-A-Part Jalopy Jungle's video largely had the same reaction and headed straight to the comments with one question: How did the Plymouth Arrow end up there? “Why would that be scrapped?” one person asked. “Why is it there???” another agreed. “Why would someone scrap that?” a third person wondered. At least one person offered an explanation, writing, "Maybe an ungrateful inheritor after someone died or went to a retirement center, or impounded by a company who doesn't sell publicly, even if they do, scrappers love buying from tow lots & copart/IAA." Others said if they stumbled on a truck like that in a yard, they wouldn’t leave it behind. “I would drag that out with only my bare hands,” one person wrote. “I didn’t know these existed, and now I need a Plymouth Arrow,” another quipped. “Somebody needs to save it,” a third person echoed. “Bruh, someone go buy the entire truck,” a fourth person said. Even for those not looking to take the whole truck, some noted that the parts are probably worth a decent amount. “Who wants to pop down and pull me those fenders??” one person asked. “The 2 headlights [are] ultra rare,” another said. “I had the Dodge d-50 with this grill. Ultra rare.” “Just the wheels are probably worth whatever they are asking for scrap,” a third person wrote. “Pull the wheels, I’ll buy them from you!” a fourth added. Motor1 has reached out to Pick-A-Part Jalopy Jungle via a direct message on Facebook. We’ll be sure to update this if we hear back. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team
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