After 15 years of producing a multitude of semi-automatic transmissions, in 1954 Chrysler introduced its first truly automatic transmission: the PowerFlite. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Plymouth
Video: The 1959 Plymouth Makes its National TV Debut on the Lawrence Welk Show
Here’s Lawrence Welk beating the drum—literally—for the national television debut of the 1959 Plymouth. Continue reading
A Barracuda That Could Have Been: The 1967 Formula SX
A 22-year old Chrysler stylist created this daring design for the 1967 Barracuda, but in the end management took a more conservative approach. Continue reading
Straighter Than Narrow: The 1976-80 Plymouth Arrow
A badge-engineered Mitsubishi sold by Plynouth dealers in the USA, the Arrow hatchback got much of its cachet from a Harry Nilsson song. 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: Let Yourself Go in the 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury
Check out the 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury with its awesome bucket-seat interior and see if you’re ready to let yourself go. Continue reading
Video: Plymouth Introduces the 1976 Volare
For 1976, Plymouth pushed its aging Valiant platform to the side and rolled out an all-new compact named after a song: the Volare. Continue reading