While most enthusiasts agree that the Pontiac GTO was the first genuine muscle car, others believe that Chrysler’s “Letter Series” models could claim the title. They were aimed significantly upmarket compared to the GTO, but they possessed the performance… more»
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Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
How Much Would You Pay? 1956 Imperial
In 1955, Chrysler spun off its Imperial division as a separate make and they were on their own, at least in name, until 1975. The Imperial came back again on the J-platform (think, Cordoba and Mirada) from 1981 to… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
22k Original Miles: 1980 Chrysler Cordoba LS
A redesigned and downsized Chrysler Cordoba emerged in 1980 to begin the model’s second generation, but by this time demand for personal luxury was dwindling and sales fell by nearly half over the previous year’s offering, from just over… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Grandpa’s Garage Find: 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Remember when these dinosaurs roamed the Earth? For those of us of a certain age, cars like this Chrysler 5th Avenue, the Dodge Diplomat, and countless other big-body Mopar products used to be everywhere. Not anymore, which is why… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Red Ragtop: 1948 Chrysler Convertible
Doesn’t this look like the quintessential barn find? A stylish 1948 Chrysler Convertible with just the right amount of dust and patina on its faded red paint and tan canvas top. The listing by the seller as a “1948… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Triple-Green Luxury: 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
Weighing in at more than 4,500 pounds and measuring over eighteen and a half feet long, this 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham comes from a period when size mattered and played a significant role when it came to luxury… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Up on Blocks: 1973 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s answer to the Cadillac or Lincoln Continental. It was big and luxurious and – from 1955 to 1975 – was its own make in an attempt to be more exclusive. But, after 1969, it was… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stunning Drop-Top! 1966 Imperial
Though built by Chrysler and in the family for ages, the 1955 to 1975 Imperials were branded separately. The idea was to make it seem more exclusive than its main competitors, Cadillac, and Lincoln. This 1966 convertible might be… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Stainless Steel Roof: 1980 Chrysler New Yorker
Fifth Avenue in New York is still a potential marketing gold mine as far as conjuring up images of uber-wealthy people with top hats, canes, spats, and monocles. Well, at least the men. This 1980 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible
Appearing to be wearing Consort Blue Metallic paint, this 1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible is one unique car. The wheels aren’t stock, of course, but this car is so inexpensive right now that for anyone wanting to turn a… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1967 Chrysler 300
The famous Chrysler 300 “Letter Series” was born in 1955 and continued through 1965 with most models having sequential lettering in the name, aka 300-C, 300-D, etc. In 1962, Chrysler added the Sport Series to the 300 lineup, creating… more»
Oct 8, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Turbocharged! 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI
For more than two decades, Chrysler Corp. had a vested interest in Mitsubishi Motors, giving them access to a variety of Japanese-built cars to sell in the U.S. One of those was the Chrysler Conquest, a variant of the… more»
Oct 7, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
68k Original Miles: 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
While some enthusiasts focus on classics offering stunning performance or jaw-dropping good looks, others prefer those that provide a luxurious motoring experience. This 1974 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham undoubtedly falls into the second category and is a tidy and… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Déjà Vu: Stash of Mopar Project Cars
If you think you’ve seen some of these cars before, you may have. Some of these autos were on the market in 2018 (yep, five years!) and featured here on Barn Finds and have returned – along with some… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • Auctions • 47 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Imperial Crown
Of all the designs to debut for the 1960 model year, the Imperial Crown might just be the most radical and impressive. The Imperial line was Chrysler’s pinnacle of luxury and they really were impressive machines, but clearly, they… more»
Sep 24, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Field Find Project: 1966 Chrysler 300
Not to be confused with the 300 “Letter Series” cars of the 1950s and 1960s, Chrysler introduced a “regular” version of the 300 that was more affordable. These 300s were produced from 1962 to 1971, even after the Letter… more»
