1941 Chrysler Royal Coupe
The 1941 Chrysler Royal series was the lowest-priced line for the marque, with factory tags as low as $995 for the three-passenger coupe. All the ’41 Chryslers, from Royal through New Yorker, used a slightly wider version of the body shell introduced in 1940. Glass area was also increased front and rear. Engines, in both flathead six and eight- cylinder guise, remained unchanged except for the new “Spitfire” option of 7.2:1 compression on the sixes... Read More |
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1955 Plymouth Belvedere
If ever a major marque needed a restyling and a V-8 engine option,
it was Plymouth in 1954. Plymouths in those years were stubby, tall,
painted in dull, monochromatic colors, and generally regarded as
among the most uninspiring new cars available... Read More |
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1970 - 74 Plymouth Barracuda
Much like Ford's Mustang, Plymouth's E-body Barracuda of 1970-74 evolved
off a sub-compact that really didn't have much of a chance in the
hotly contested pony car market. Its predecessor, the A-body Barracuda
(1964 1/2-70) was introduced as a revamped fastback Valiant... Read
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1940 Chrysler Thunderbolt
The business of building "idea/show" or "concept"
cars was in its infancy when this stunning two-seater was created,
with the idea of showcasing potential future styling and innovations
dating back to Harley Earl and his 1938 Buick Y-Job. Given the success
the Y-Job met with in presenting... Read
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1954 Dodge Firearrow
Small, sleek and sporty roadsters and coupes were the hot body styles
with which American manufacturers wowed the crowds at the auto shows
in the early to mid 1950s. Chevrolet already had its Corvette in production,
albeit in very limited numbers; and it was this type of car... Read
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1953 Chrysler New Yorker
Sedan
Chrysler jumped into the V-8 power race in a big way in 1951 with
the introduction of the famed “Hemi” V-8 in their Saratoga
and New Yorker model lines. At the time, it was one of the most powerful
engines available anywhere. But Chrysler, with their innate marketing
conservatism... Read More |
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1968 Chrysler Newport
Convertible with Sports Grain Option
The Sports Grain trim package (actually just station wagon-style Di-Noc
to fit the side coves in their bodies) was an option available only
on Newport two-door hardtops and convertibles in 1968. Introduced
in February 1968 at the Chicago Auto Show, there are no factory records...
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1960 Chrysler 300F
The value of Chrysler 300s has risen to the point where serious professional
restorations on shabby cars might still leave you with enough of a
margin to safely turn a profit after you've had your fun and won your
prizes. For instance, the November 2000 issue of Hemmings... Read
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1947 Chrysler Zippo Car
Over the years, numerous specially-constructed automobiles have been
built with the express purpose of bringing a non-automotive manufacturer's
product line boldly into the public eye. Usually incorporating a vastly
oversized replica of a particular product melded into a vehicle's
body... Read More |
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1960 Dodge Matador
The Matador nameplate is likely most well remembered as belonging
to AMC's Ambassador-based line of 1971-78. However, long before AMC
did its bit of badge engineering with its full-size line with this
sporting name, Dodge had used it for a single year of production a
decade earlier... Read More |
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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Chrysler is credited with "inventing" the tall car - short
truck minivan in the mid 1980s. Now it has introduced another unique
vehicle with the PT Cruiser that is part car, part truck for the 2001
model year. PT stands for Personal Transportation and it is basically
the same... Read More |
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1936 Plymouth Sedan
While the depression was devastating to most American auto companies,
Chrysler Corporation seemed to be living through it better than most.
Despite the market crash of '29, Plymouth sales were booming by the
early '30s. This was partly because Chrysler was technologically ahead...
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1954 Dodge Sierra Wagon
One of the rarest postwar American Station Wagons was the 1954 Dodge
Sierra four-door station wagon. The Iona Body Works in Michigan built
only 1300 of these luxury family haulers. It was installed on the
longer 119" wheelbase sedan chassis, rather than the factory
built... Read More |
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Ten Reasonable Ragtops
I think car people see travel like children see ice cream. It's a
smooth and delicious treat that puts a smile on your face. It's carefree
relaxation because we know that getting there is more than half the
fun. Although the question is rhetorical, it has to be asked: is there
a better way... Read More |
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Well, It's Story Time Again...
Cowboys used to tell stories 'round the campfire or down at the saloon.
Gearheads still tell 'em 'round the parts washer or ... down at the
saloon. If anyone tells a better tale than a cowboy, it's probably
a car guy. One of the best reasons for being in the garage with other
car... Read More |
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Good Wood
Richly colored woods, uniquely grained, and intricately cut and joined,
it bends our automotive perspectives to take into account more than
metal and paint. While it’s beautiful to behold, it’s
also frightening for many people to think about repairing, restoring
or even maintaining such an extraordinary... Read
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1969 Charger Daytona
Considering the fact that Dodge actually lost $1,500 on every Daytona
sold as a result of the special parts needed to build this unique
muscle car, it's clear the company was putting a premium on performance
in the late sixties. Created with NASCAR racing in mind, the Daytona
was originally... Read More |
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