Can you believe those prices?! I wanted to get a close-up of the prices in 1948...
This car is gorgeous!
This car, the New Yorker, caught my attention because of the plaid interior...pretty nice, huh? However, Dad and I aren't real sold on the exterior color though, what about you?
The first Chrysler: 1902 Rambler Runabout. This is the only car in the museum that does not still run. All of the other cars are regularly started, driven, and maintained. Also, a very cool tidbit is the cars are rotated so, you'll probably see different cars each and every time you go to the museum. Pretty cool, huh? Dad and I thought so.
Dad was nice enough to model for me, he-he! He was pretty excited to see this car because my Grandpa used to have one (his Dad). The is a Plymouth Fury and he grew up in this car. Dad thought it was great because it was like a convertible while sitting in the back seat because of the wide open windows. Also, something unique about this car is push button start on the dashboard (see pictures below). Oh, and the "wings" were a big hit!
Dad had a Hornet too! I like the color, the chrome, and the curves. Cars "today" don't quite have the curves they used too... I'd love to have a car with curves! It's a funny statement but, some of these cars are fabulous looking. And "where" have all the cool colors gone? And the chrome? Really, let's bring it back...
I'll take one of these please, thank you very much.
It's a "Chrysler Special".
This is a Jeep "concept car" and a pretty neat one at that. Yes, I'd drive it. It's a three person ride and a comfortable one at that. This is battery operated car. I'll be honest all of the concept cars were pretty cool looking.
I couldn't resist photographing this one. It's a cute compact little number and no I don't remember the name.
Yes, please! Dad wants one and I'll take one. It just screams "bad-ass" and speed racer! Oh, and I learned what "Mopar" means today...more power. I will be honest and admit I never, ever knew what that meant. You learn something new every day. Thanks Dad for explaining it to me.
The only car we were "allowed" to touch. But, you will notice Dad touched a few other cars while posing for photos. Actually, the Prowler (this car) we could of sat in but, we opted not too.
It was pretty fun to see the history behind Chrysler and how Walter P. get started in the auto industry. And let me say that there are some pretty fabulous vehicles there. And a few that Dad and I weren't real keen on...the visual "look" just didn't appeal to us. But, that is why we get to "choose" what car we drive. If you are ever in Auburn Hills, Michigan and have a couple hours to spend you need to check out the Walter P. Chrylser Museum.And a special shout out to my Dad for a fun trip to the museum.
