In 1939, Chrysler, DeSoto, and Dodge offered a special body style that foreshadowed the hardtops that took the Motor City by storm a decade later. Continue reading
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A Chrysler Corporation Coup: The 1939 Plymouth Convertible
Oddly enough, Plymouth was the only Chrysler division to offer a convertible in 1939. Here’s how that came about. Continue reading
A Step Ahead of Tomorrow: The 1957 Chryslers
For 1957, the Chrysler division featured dramatic Forward Look styling in four models, but the one most remembered today is the fearsome 300C. Continue reading
Aerodynamic Dreams: The 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt
The sleek, unadorned shape of the 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt was the work of two famous designers, Ralph Roberts and Alex Tremulis. Continue reading
Video: The ’71 Plymouth Satellite is America’s Lowest-Priced 2-Door Intermediate
The 1971 Plymouth Satellite arrived with bold new styling and an equally bold claim: Here was the lowest-priced two-door intermediate in the United States. Continue reading
The Chrysler Class of 1969
For 1969, the Chrysler division got all-new styling based on the fuselage look, creating a fresh identity for the corporation’s oldest brand. Continue reading
When the Chrysler Hemi (Almost) Raced at Indy: The 1952 A311 Program
Chrysler made plans to conquer the Indy 500 in 1953 with the hemi Firepower V8, but the scheme worked a little too well. Continue reading