Arrow

Introduced for the 1976 model year, this Plymouth nameplate was an imported compact fastback coupe sourced from Mitsubishi and aimed at buyers who wanted small-car economy with a sportier look than Plymouth’s domestic offerings of the time. It arrived during the fuel-conscious mid-1970s and was positioned as a practical, efficient alternative in a market that was moving quickly toward smaller cars. Over its run, Plymouth offered more upscale and performance-flavored versions, including GT-badged cars and the Fire Arrow package, which gave the line a more enthusiast-oriented identity. The styling and mechanical package were updated during the run, but the basic formula stayed the same: a compact, Japanese-sourced Plymouth coupe with a brief but distinctive place in the brand’s history. The nameplate was discontinued after the 1980 model year, closing out a short production span that has since made the car a familiar niche favorite among collectors of 1970s imported captive-market cars.