After 15 years of producing a multitude of semi-automatic transmissions, in 1954 Chrysler introduced its first truly automatic transmission: the PowerFlite. Continue reading
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Exotic Wood: The 1941-42 Chrysler Town & Country Barrelback
For just two years, Chrysler produced a sedan/wagon hybrid that was officially called the Town & Country, but it eventually became known as the Barrelback. Continue reading
Throwback: The 2005-08 Dodge Magnum
The traditional American station wagon was a dying breed, but Chrysler staged a revival with the 2005-08 Dodge Magnum. Continue reading
Video: 1954 Chryslers on the New Jersey Turnpike
Learn why the New Jersey State Police chose 1954 Chryslers to patrol the brand new New Jersey Turnpike in this original Chrysler reel. Continue reading
The First Electronic Fuel Injection: 1957 Bendix Electrojector
The story of modern electronic fuel injection begins here: with the 1957 Bendix Electrojector. Continue reading
A Nifty 1959-61 Chrysler Feature: Swivel Seats
In 1959, Chrysler introduced a clever feature on all five of its passenger-car brands: swing-out front seats to make entry and exit more graceful. Continue reading
Video: Crash-Testing the 1934 Chrysler Airflow
See how the most advanced American car of 1934 holds up in violent crash testing in this original Chrysler newsreel. Continue reading