1984 Plymouth Voyager Minivan

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Artifact Overview

Plymouth Voyager advertising called this the "all-new space-age American family wagon," and it really was a new kind of vehicle. Shorter than typical sedans, station wagons, or large vans, the new "mini-vans" were easy to drive but could carry seven people, plus lots of luggage, camping gear, or sports equipment. They were instantly popular with buyers and were immediately copied by other manufacturers, foreign and domestic.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Automobile

Date Made

1984

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

90.248.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Chrysler Motors Corporation.

Material

Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Leather
Plastic

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 65 in
Width: 67 in
Length: 165 in

Specifications

Make & Model: 1984 Plymouth Voyager minivan
Maker: Chrysler Corporation, Highland Park, Michigan
Engine: inline-4, overhead cam, 135 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Height: 64 inches
Width: 69 inches
Wheelbase: 112 inches
Overall length: 176 inches
Weight: 2911 pounds
Horsepower: 101 at 5600 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 28.8
Price: $12,309
Average 1984 wage: $18,356 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 8-1/2 months