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Tag Archives: Walter P. Chrysler

August 4, 1928: Chrysler Launches the DeSoto Brand

Posted on January 15, 2022 by MCG

The fascinating, complicated, and often troubled 33-year history of the DeSoto brand begins here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1929 DeSoto, Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler

June 7, 1928: Walter P. Chrysler Introduces the Plymouth

Posted on August 7, 2021 by MCG

In 1928, Walter P. Chrysler introduced the Plymouth, which raced up the sales charts to become the third-best selling car in the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1928 Plymouth Model Q, Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler

A Video Biography of Walter P. Chrysler

Posted on April 27, 2019 by MCG

From the Chrysler Corporation, here’s a beautifully made video biography of Walter P. Chrysler, one of the original automotive tycoons. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler

The Last DeSoto

Posted on February 6, 2016 by MCG

Front leadOn November 30, 1960, the final DeSoto rolled off the line at Chrysler’s Jefferson Avenue plant. Here’s a brief look back at the Chrysler brand that, in 33 years of production, never quite found a niche.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Desoto, Walter P. Chrysler

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