A key step in the development of the famous Chrysler Hemi V8 was this monster: a 2500-horsepower aircraft engine designed for the U.S. armed forces in World War II. Continue reading
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Video: Lee Iacocca Introduces the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron
Let’s Join Chrysler boss Lee Iacocca as he introduces yet another member of the K-car family, the luxury-flavored Chrysler LeBaron. Continue reading
Groucho Marx Pitches the 1952 DeSoto With Power Steering
Let’s join Mr. DeSoto himself, Groucho Marx, as he presents an exciting new feature for 1952: power steering. Continue reading
Star of the Forward Look: 1958 Plymouth
For 1958 the tagline at Plymouth was “The Star of the Forward Look,” and for once this was no idle ad agency boast. Continue reading
Elegance in Action: The Dependable Dodge for 1954
Here’s the complete rundown on the Dependable Dodge line for 1954. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1975 Chryslers
Meet the Chrysler lineup for 1975, including the luxury-sized New Yorker Brougham, the flagship Imperial, and the brand’s popular new personal-luxury coupe, the Cordoba. Continue reading
Styled for Tomorrow: The 1955 DeSoto
For 1955, the DeSoto line at Chrysler Coporation recieved its boldest styling update in years. The new DeSotos were “Styled for Tomorrow,” the ad guys declared. Continue reading