Daily Archives: March 3, 2000

Motoring Memories: Chrysler’s 1941 – 1950 “Woody” Town and Country

1948 Chrysler Town & Country ConvertiblePhoto: Bill Vance by Bill Vance When the Dodge Brothers introduced the first high production car with an all-steel body in 1914, it started a trend away from the use of wood in automobiles. This … Continue reading

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Motoring Memories: The Founding of the Chrysler Corporation

Walter P. Chrysler and 1924 ChryslerPhoto: DaimlerChrysler by Bill Vance Most pioneers in the automotive industry were self-made men. They combined uncanny vision with an entrepreneurial spirit, and usually superior mechanical aptitude. Walter Percy Chrysler exemplified these traits by possessing … Continue reading

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