A vehicle from 2005 is pretty new to normally show up here on Barn Finds, but that was 21 years ago, so it’s not really that new. It predates the iPhone and most “modern” smartphones, most backup camera systems,… more»
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Silvercrest Roof: 1959 Imperial Southhampton
So, when is a Chrysler not a Chrysler but still a Chrysler? In 1955 (and for the years ahead), Chrysler Corp. took all Chrysler badging off the Imperials, hoping to better position them against Cadillac and Lincoln. It was… more»
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1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»
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Trio Of Chrysler Town And Country Woodies
Now here’s an intriguing opportunity. An 82-year-old owner has decided he’s never going to get around to restoring his three 1950 Chrysler Town and Country coupes, so he had a buddy list them on Facebook Marketplace in Greenwood, Louisiana, for $18,000… more»
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Modern Hemi-Powered 1954 Chrysler Imperial
We can call this baby “Black Bart” because it has a dark, foreboding presence. But this 1954 Imperial Newport has a lot more than that going on, as it has undergone significant modernization (more on that to follow). There… more»
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Roller Project or Parts: 1970 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series was perhaps the first U.S. muscle car, arriving less than a decade before the Pontiac GTO. Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962 with less power and more doors to widen the appeal… more»
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Rock Solid Estate Find: 1949 Chrysler Windsor
For much of its 22-year life (1939 to 1960), the Windsor was subordinate to the high-end Chrysler New Yorker. While it had similar physical proportions, the Windsor used an inline-6 engine in the years following World War II. This… more»
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Silver Special: 1964 Chrysler 300K
The Chrysler performance Letter Series was marketed between 1955 and 1965. Decked out like the upscale New Yorker, the letter cars were the forerunners of the muscle cars of the mid-1960s. Every year had a separate letter, and in… more»
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Low Mile 440: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates, established just before World War II and in production through 1996. If you wanted a big, luxurious automobile, the New Yorker was your top choice unless you sprung for an… more»
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C-Body Survivor: 1977 Chrysler Newport
Chrysler’s financial woes began as the 1970s charged on. They built mostly gasoline-dependent U.S. automobiles and only had Japanese imports to counteract the subcompacts from Chevrolet and Ford. However, if a big car was to your liking, you might… more»
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Dusty Desert Find: 1962 Chrysler Newport
From 1961 to 1981, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level full-size car. But because it was a Chrysler, it was far from a basic automobile. In 1962, the 361 cubic inch V8 was the standard engine, and we assume that’s… more»
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Highlander Interior: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
Being of Scottish descent and loving these big, bulbous Chryslers of the 1940’s, I’m more than tempted to take a look at this one. It’s in great shape and has the unique, tartan plaid Highlander interior. So, what’s a… more»
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FREE CAR! 1983 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship automobile for many years, sans the Imperial, which was a separate make in the 1950s-1970s. The cars went on a diet in 1982, as buyers weren’t as enamored with the gas-guzzlers Chrysler had… more»
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Loaded 57K-Mile 1967 Chrysler New Yorker 440 V8
Roger Taylor of the rock group Queen could very well have been referring to this 1967 Chrysler New Yorker when he wrote and sang “I’m in Love with My Car” on the band’s album A Night at the Opera…. more»
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Rare Mopar: 1964 Chrysler 300K Convertible
Lounging in this Westmont, Illinois garage is a rare 1964 Chrysler 300K convertible. It’s a project car with most of its original parts, and it’s been for sale for a few years now, according to the listing on facebook… more»
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Hemi Survivor: 1951 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan Project
Being a marketing and advertising guy in a former life, I know the importance of a great product name. Think of what the name, Riviera, conjures up in your mind versus, say, the name Edsel. That’s why I always… more»
