When Virgil Exner showed up at Chrysler in 1950, he was a refugee from Studebaker’s design department after a crescendo of dissension with Raymond Loewy. He was immediately put to work, and managed to ascend to management’s top tier,… more»
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Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rolling Land Yacht: 1960 Imperial by Chrysler
For many moons, the Imperial was Chrysler Corporation’s top-of-the-line automobile. But the powers that be thought the Chrysler brand detracted from Imperial sales against Cadillac and Lincoln, so they positioned it as a brand of its own in 1955…. more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom
The first year for the post-fuselage C-body Chryslers, the Newport was a bit shorter beginning in the 1974 model year. However, it sure doesn’t look like it when you see one in person or even in photos. This 1974… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low Mile 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
What exactly is a brougham? In horse and buggy days, it was a low-slung, windowed, enclosed four-wheeled carriage with a seat outside for the coachman and a footman, hauled by one horse (aka, one hp). The key was that… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
12k-Mile Survivor? 1963 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium automobile dating to 1926. In 1955, hoping to better distinguish it from other Chrysler products, the company branded the line strictly as Imperials. The goal was to try to catch up with Cadillac and… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Found Too Late? 1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan
This one hurts a bit. At one point not too long ago, a ’30s convertible sedan was guaranteed to be worth restoring, because you could almost certainly break even on your investment. Today, I’m having a hard time seeing… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
28K-Mile 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
A huge car at just under 19 feet in length, this 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham was still eight inches shorter than the next-generation cars. This car is about the same length as a new Chevy Suburban, believe it… more»
Dec 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Price Drop: 7,400 Mile 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
UPDATE 21/03/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to drop their price if they are unsuccessful with their first attempt to find their classic a new home. Such is the case with this 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati. Originally… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap Wheels? $950 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a joint venture between the U.S. and Italian automakers. Designed to be a halo car, the vehicle pulled from engineering on both sides of the Atlantic. It was criticized by the media at… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Manual Transmission! Rare 1961 Chrysler 300G
Well, lightning has struck twice, again! Yesterday it was another Chevy-powered Triumph Stag and today, it’s the second 1961 Chrysler 300 G that I have encountered, replete with a manual transmission – how unusual! And, to add to the… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare 1952 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible
From 1940 to 1996, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s most opulent automobile (excluding the Imperial when they were in production at the same time). This 1952 New Yorker convertible was restored more than 20 years ago and is one… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Woodie Convertible! 1969 Chrysler Newport
Throughout the 1960s and beyond, the Newport was Chrysler’s “entry-level” automobile, though nothing about a Chrysler would be considered basic. In 1969, they built just 2,169 Newport drop-tops of which as few as 250 could have come with the… more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
41k Original Miles? 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
It’s a buyer’s market in some segments of the classic automobile world. Chief among them are immediate postwar Chrysler products. This is unfortunate, as these are some of the finest cars the company ever built. Chrysler was on its… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
One-Owner Survivor! 1975 Chrysler Newport
We’re back in the Land of Land Yachts, with this pristine, one-owner 1975 Chrysler Newport, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $6500. The car is located in Saginaw, Michigan, and we have Ted to thank for the tip. The… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Woodie Survivor: 1973 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates. From 1941 to 1988 (excluding the World War II years), the T&C badge was found on Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagons. In the early days, the bodies were made of… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Everyone deserves an opportunity to spoil themselves, and classic car enthusiasts are no exception. While some focus on performance vehicles, others prefer to live life at a more sedate pace. If you fall into the latter category, this 1987… more»
