In 1961, Plymouth offered its first new model in six years without tailfins. While it wasn’t a great success in the showrooms, the lack of fins probably wasn’t a factor. Continue reading
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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
1933: DeSoto Wins a Promotion
For 1933, the Chrysler Corporation moved the DeSoto brand up the price ladder from just above Plymouth to second, just below Chrysler. The automaker had a plan. Continue reading
The Silver Anniversary 1949 Chryslers
In 1949, the Chrysler brand celebrated its 25th anniversary with its first new postwar cars, carefully engineered for the conservative upscale buyer. Continue reading
On the Move: Plymouth for 1963
After a few years of stumbles, Plymouth was back on track in 1963 with improved styling and a new emphasis on racing and performance. Continue reading
Chrysler’s Plan B: The 1958 B Series V8
After making its hemi V8s famous, Chrysler entered a new phase in 1958 with its wedge-head B Series V8. Continue reading
Hernando’s Last Stand: the 1959 DeSoto
While the Chrysler Corporation’s DeSoto division somehow managed to stagger into the 1961 season, the final year the brand offered a full lineup came in 1959. Continue reading