The Ball-Stud V8 was intended to be Act II in Chrysler’s Hemi muscle-car story, but unfortunately, it never made it past the prototype phase. Here’s the story behind the interesting experiment. Continue reading
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Video: Presenting the 1952 DeSoto Firedome V8
In 1952, DeSoto introduced its first V8: the Firedome Eight, featuring Chrysler’s distinctive hemispherical combustion chamber design. See the successful debut here in an original promotional clip. Continue reading
The Baby Ram Trucks: Dodge Rampage and Plymouth Scamp
Okay, so maybe they weren’t real trucks, but they were really cute. Here we take a quick look back at the Dodge Rampage and Plymouth Scamp mini-pickups. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1955 Plymouth Turbine Car
In 1955, the Chrysler Corporation was ready to show off its gas turbine engine technology to the world. Check out this national television spot starring the experimental ’55 Plymouth Turbine Special. Continue reading
Video: Building the 1937 Desoto
This neat little film clip sends us down the production lines with the 1937 DeSoto. It’s an interesting journey, so come along. Continue reading
Video: 1934 Chrysler Airflow Shatters the Record Books at Bonneville
In this 1934 Chrysler PR reel, famed Indy car driver Harry Haartz pilots a new Imperial Airflow coupe to a slew of speed and distance records at Bonneville. Continue reading
Remembering the Dodge Mirada
The personal luxury segment ruled the Motor City sales charts in the early ’80s. Here’s Dodge’s entry in the highly competitive category: the 1980-1983 Mirada. Continue reading