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43k Original Miles: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba

Update 08/31/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to take a second swing at selling their beloved classic when they don’t taste success the first time, and such is the case with this 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. We last saw… more»

Full-Size Survivor: 1964 Chrysler Newport

The Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level product between 1961 and 1981. But there was nothing basic about the car, as it was equipped on par with the Mercurys and Oldsmobiles of the day and had a big-block V8 engine as… more»

Oven-Baked Project: 1971 Chrysler 300

Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, it started nearly a decade earlier. That’s when Chrysler introduced the Letter Series – largely New Yorkers that had been souped up. To capitalize on the… more»

Ahead Of Its Time: 1935 Chrysler Airflow

The Airflow was one of the first automobiles designed with aerodynamics in mind. It was marketed from 1934 to 1937 with either Chrysler or DeSoto branding. Because its appearance was a departure from the boxy styling of its competitors,… more»

392 Hemi FirePower: 1958 Chrysler 300D

Chrysler buyers who chose the New Yorker in the late fifties were treated to both luxury galore along with that beautiful Virgil Exner styling, but those who wanted to take things up to an even higher level opted for… more»

413 Cross-Ram: 1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop

Fins may have begun fading into history when this 1961 Chrysler 300G emerged from the factory, but it still carries the hallmarks of Virgil Exner’s iconic “forward look” styling. Exner’s philosophy defined American automotive design during the 1950s, forcing… more»

Project Or Parts? 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Sedan

As a car lover, it’s sometimes tough to be responsible for a car’s fate: Sometimes it’s too far gone, sometimes the cost outweighs the reward, sometimes parts just aren’t available. This Forward Look Chrysler seems to be at that… more»

Running Barn Find: 1955 Imperial By Chrysler

Chrysler began selling the luxurious Imperial in 1928. But, in 1955, they attempted to better market themselves against Cadillac and Lincoln by spinning off the Imperial as a separate make. They were still built alongside the Chrysler New Yorker… more»

1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible Sportsgrain

We’ve seen a few examples of this unique and/or unusual model in the past here on Barn Finds, but none in this bright color of Scorch Red. One account is that there were 965 two-door hardtop cars and 175… more»

Cross-Ram Collectible: 1961 Chrysler 300G

The ’61 Chrysler 300G is, without a doubt, a blue-chip collectible. The Forward Look era was winding down, and the 1961 model’s dramatic fins would soon be clipped. With those distinctive canted headlights and a Ram-Induction 413, however, this… more»

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»

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