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Turbocharged 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Mark Cross Edition

The association with the name Mark Cross and high-quality components dates way back to the mid-1800s when Henry W. Cross opened a saddlery company in 1845, naming it after his only son.  The business exchanged hands several years later,… more»

No Reserve Elegance: 1962 Imperial Crown

The 1962 Imperial Crown is one of those sedans that seems to have something unusual yet aesthetically pleasing from just about every vantage point, with a feel of opulence inside and out.  However, it’s also a design that flows… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country

If I had one automotive wish in life, it would be that American manufacturers still produced muscular station wagons. The current model range is probably more versatile, but there was nothing like driving out of a dealership behind the… more»

Two-Owner Land Cruiser: 1964 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was Chrysler Corp’s premium automobile from 1940 to 1996 (except for the Imperial which was a separate make during part of this time). The car was redesigned in 1963 and lost its tailfins and other styling… more»

One Owner Wagon: 1956 Chrysler Town And Country

Chrysler gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1955, which included the Imperial which was spun off into its own division. The styling gave a prelude to what was coming with the bold “Forward Look” approach of the… more»

Loaded 42K-Mile 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom

Entering the market right after the 1973 gas crisis nightmare, the sixth-generation Chrysler Newport was still a big, heavy, thirsty car despite market conditions at the time. This 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom looks like it may be the nicest… more»

Stored Since 1952! 1927 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan

Cars that eventually became known as Chryslers began production before Chrysler was founded. These vehicles were the outcome of a collaboration of a talented set of three engineers (anyone know which company the three came from?) and Walter P…. more»

Only Two Owners! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series

The Chrysler 300 Letter Series had been around since 1955, establishing itself as the first true muscle car. Perhaps to take advantage of that car’s performance image, Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962, which included a 4-door… more»

Rebuilt 440 V8! 1969 Chrysler 300 Drop-Top

The Chrysler 300 Letter Series debuted in 1955 as Detroit’s first true muscle car. That was nearly a decade before the Pontiac GTO was bestowed with that credit. In 1962, Chrysler took advantage of the “300” name by creating… more»

Old School Luxury: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

The Chrysler Fifth Avenue was a more luxurious version of the Dodge Diplomat and Plymouth Gran Fury in the 1980s. It rode on the aging M-body platform that relied on rear-wheel drive for part of its engineering. Across nine… more»

Loaded With Options: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Even in its most basic form, the Chrysler Cordoba was an upscale and adequately equipped personal luxury car.  However, when a buyer ticks all the option boxes, travel becomes much more enjoyable, and that’s exactly what happened here.  Well,… more»

Rare Australian Mopar: 1972 Chrysler Charger R/T

Unlike the B-bodied Dodge Chargers that were popular in the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s, the name was also used in Australia. Only it was applied to a B-bodied compact that also used the Valiant moniker, with Chrysler… more»

Lost Storage: 64k-Mile 1963 Chrysler Imperial

The Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for many decades. In 1955 (to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln), they broke the Imperial out as a separate make. So, Chrysler badging disappeared even though they were built and sold alongside… more»

$122k Already Spent: 1955 Chrysler C-300

I’m sure that almost every Barn Finds reader knows of an enthusiast who has spent considerably more than a car’s potential market value in their pursuit of perfection. That is the story behind this 1955 Chrysler C-300. Mere words… more»

Indy Pace Setter: 1963 Chrysler 300 Drop-Top

Chrysler’s 300 had the honor of pacing the field at the 1963 Indianapolis 500. To help promote the occasion, they built a few hundred “Pace Setter” editions of the Sport Series hardtops and convertibles. The Sport Series (which debuted… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country 440

Classic Station Wagons often force owners to compromise between practicality and performance. However, this 1966 Chrysler Town and Country is an uncompromising Muscle Wagon. Its original 440ci V8 provides plenty of power for the driver, while the third-row seating… more»

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