This dramatic design was at one point slated to become the next Chrysler Turbine, but instead it foreshadowed the 1966 Dodge Charger production car. Continue reading
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Years of Progress: A 1941 Chrysler Corporation Film
See how the Chrysler Corporation engineered and built automobiles in 1941, courtesy of this in-depth factory film. Continue reading
When Plymouth Sold Trucks
It’s true: For a brief time, the Plymouth product line included pickup trucks. Here’s a quick rundown. Continue reading
Viper’s Little Brother: The 1997 Dodge Copperhead Concept
In 1997, Chrysler designers imagined a smaller, lighter, more affordable version of the mighty Dodge Viper and called it the Copperhead. Continue reading
August 4, 1928: Chrysler Launches the DeSoto Brand
The fascinating, complicated, and often troubled 33-year history of the DeSoto brand begins here. Continue reading
Turbine Swan Song: The 1977 Chrysler LeBaron Turbine Concept
The 1977 LeBaron Turbine was the product of nearly 25 years of Chrysler research on gas turbine engines. But ultimately, the program reached a dead end. Continue reading
The Cars That Saved Chrysler: 1981 Plymouth Reliant K and Dodge Aries K
Collectors don’t give them much notice, but the 1981 Chrysler K-cars are among the most historically significant cars ever produced by the Motor City. Continue reading