Here’s an interesting item in Motor City car lore: The Valiant, Chrysler Corporation’s all-new compact offering for 1960, was not originally badged as a Plymouth. Continue reading
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Mopar’s Mighty Max Wedge V8
The Mopar performance story in the 1960s pretty much starts here, with the mighty Max Wedge engines of 1962-64. Continue reading
Video: Track Testing the 1962 Chrysler 300
Let’s check in at Chrysler’s Chelsea Proving Grounds in 1962, where the test engineers are beating the daylights out of the new Chrysler 300. Good times. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1966 Plymouth Valiant
Practicality and thrift are the themes in this sales pitch for the 1966 Plymouth Valiant. Continue reading
The Car From Tomorrow: The 1942 DeSoto
With its smooth styling and hidden headlamps, the 1942 DeSoto looked more daring and futuristic than most everything on the road. Continue reading
Working Class Heroes: Dodge Six Pack and Plymouth Six Barrel
The Dodge Six Pack and Plynouth Six Barrel of 1969 were not as illustrious as the mighty Street Hemis, maybe, but they sure got the job done. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1957 Plymouth
Plymouth had a new selling story for 1957, with Forward Look styling, torsion-bar front suspension, and a catchy slogan: “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” Continue reading