In 1973, Plymouth was at its peak in sales and production. Unfortunately, it was mainly downhill from there. Continue reading
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Plymouth’s British Beetle-Fighter: The 1971-73 Cricket
Here’s one of the more obscure products that ever wore the Plymouth badge: the 1971-73 Cricket, a rebadged Hillman Avenger from the United Kingdom. Continue reading
Video: The Daring New, Dazzling New 1955 Dodge
Dodge recorded a banner year in 1955 as sales jumped 78 percent, largely thanks to Virgil Exner’s exciting Forward Look styling theme. Continue reading
A Completely Different Kind of Disc Brake: 1949 Chrysler
In 1949, the Chrysler Corporation introduced a new disc brake system, but it was nothing like the disc brakes we know today. Here’s how it worked. Continue reading
Video: The Solid Plymouth For 1960
Here’s a great color video that showcases all the neat and novel features offered on the 1960 Plymouth. Continue reading
Chrysler’s New Twist: 1957 Torsion Bar Suspension
In 1957, the Chrysler Corporation separated itself from the Motor City herd by offering torsion-bar suspension in all its car divisions across the board. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
The 1960 Scandal That Nearly Took Down the Chrysler Corporation
It’s been said that just like the proverbial cat, Chrysler has led nine lives. The carmaker surely gave up a few of them in the 1960-62 debacle. Continue reading