The 1955 model year was an exciting one for DeSoto, with all-new Forward Look styling and two muscular hemi V8 engines. Here’s Groucho’s sidekick George Fenneman with the sales pitch. Continue reading
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Video: Engineering the 1934 Chrysler Airflow
This original 1934 factory film explores the ground-breaking engineering that produced the fascinating but doomed Chrysler Airflow. it’s a great story, don’t miss it. Continue reading
Video: Betty White Pitches the 1958 Plymouth
Betty White will always be America’s sweetheart, just as she was in 1958 when she starred in her own television sitcom on ABC with Plymouth as her sponsor. Here’s Betty pitching the Forward Look in an original Chrysler promotional spot. Continue reading
Video: Time Lapse Chrysler Hemi V8 Rebuild
Through the magic of time-lapse photography, we present the complete overhaul of a mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 squeezed down to five minutes. Here’s an ideal opportunity to see all the details of the legendary Hemi from the inside out—watch. Continue reading
Chrysler’s First Ghia: The 1950 Plymouth XX-500
Chrysler Corporation and Italian coachbuilder Ghia enjoyed a successful partnership alll through the ’50s and ’60s, culminating in the fantastic Chrysler Turbine Ghias. Here’s the story behind the car that started the happy combination, the 1950 Plymouth XX-500. Continue reading
Leaning Tower of Power: The Chrysler Slant 6 Story
Chrysler’s Slant 6 of 1960-1987 is remembered today as one of the most rugged and dependable engines in Motor City history. Here’s the story behind the indestructible Mopar six. Continue reading
Video: The Chrysler Forward Look for 1959
For 1959, the Chrysler Corporation was on a roll with its Forward Look styling by Virgil Exner. See the entire product lineup in this series of great promotional spots produced for An Evening With Fred Astaire. Continue reading