Chrysler brand gone?

[danzvtil]

https://www.caradvice.com.au/653510/...e-axed-report/

They’ve only got 2 models left in the US.

[csv8]

Originally Posted by danzvtil

https://www.caradvice.com.au/653510/...e-axed-report/

They’ve only got 2 models left in the US.

Ford rationalizing its USA range and now Chrysler could be gone. NSW Police will have to find a replacement for the SRT300...

[4vxc]

another old brand name going, pretty sad for the Pentastar fans
old Fletch will be shattered by this news

[au350hp]

Walter Chrysler became a giant in the automotive industry and they have built some of the most memorable cars, especially for the muscle car/drag racing enthusiast. Dodge, Plymouth & DeSoto were all brands of Chrysler. They developed possibly the best V8 ever, the Hemi 426 who's design is still copied today. It is sad to see so many iconic automotive brands close their doors, given the importance of industry & all that goes with it.

[Bossxr8]

They still have Dodge.

[solarite_guy]

They also developed the first compound wedge engine.

[OzJavelin]

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-vid...er-innovations

https://www.allpar.com/corporate/technology.html

.. were also heavily invested in aerospace ..

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by OzJavelin

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-vid...er-innovations

https://www.allpar.com/corporate/technology.html

.. were also heavily invested in aerospace ..

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Best car ad ever. Prime contractor Saturn I.

MAGA

[chevypower]

I thought they should use it as FCA’s luxury car brand. Then they brought out the Pacifica. Though it doesn’t fit any of their other brands either.

[Pepscobra]

I always considered Chrysler to be the parent name for brands like Jeep, Dodge and Plymouth.
So if the Chrysler name goes, what happens to Jeep and Dodge? Will they still survive as brands of FIAT?

[solarite_guy]

Originally Posted by Pepscobra

I always considered Chrysler to be the parent name for brands like Jeep, Dodge and Plymouth.

That is the way it once was and really Jeep was a Johnny come lately.

[OzJavelin]

Originally Posted by solarite_guy

That is the way it once was and really Jeep was a Johnny come lately.

Jeep was acquired in Chryslers purchase of AMC in the early 80s ..
AMC had acquired it from Kaiser, who had acquired it from Willys.

[solarite_guy]

Originally Posted by OzJavelin

Jeep was acquired in Chryslers purchase of AMC in the early 80s ..
AMC had acquired it from Kaiser, who had acquired it from Willys.

For a period of time there the CJ5 could be purchased with an AMC 401, of which a relative got one. Pretty peppy.

[Trendseeker]

Originally Posted by Pepscobra

I always considered Chrysler to be the parent name for brands like Jeep, Dodge and Plymouth.
So if the Chrysler name goes, what happens to Jeep and Dodge? Will they still survive as brands of FIAT?

Don’t forget the old Valiants too. On second thought they were Chrysler’s.

[Wretched]

Four year business plan being presented today from Italy. Info still to come.

EDIT: Twitter live cast at 7pm AEST

[Syndrome]

How the once mighty Big 3 have fallen.

[Nikked]

Tipping a replacement 300 to be badged as a Fiat or Alfa...

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Tipping a replacement 300 to be badged as a Fiat or Alfa...

Tipping 300 is dead.

How is that monstrosity a Fiat or an Alfa ?

It’s not.

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Tipping a replacement 300 to be badged as a Fiat or Alfa...

People like the 300 because it's a big, bulky sedan. If it's badged as a Euro it will attract buyers that like Euro sedans. Plus it wouldn't be much of a replacement unless they build a huge, imposing big engined sedan with a Fiat.
Yeah I can't see that happening.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Ben73

People like the 300 because it's a big, bulky sedan. If it's badged as a Euro it will attract buyers that like Euro sedans. Plus it wouldn't be much of a replacement unless they build a huge, imposing big engined sedan with a Fiat.
Yeah I can't see that happening.

Hasn't stopped Fiat before...

[OzJavelin]

Originally Posted by Ben73

People like the 300 because it's a big, bulky sedan. If it's badged as a Euro it will attract buyers that like Euro sedans.

The 300 platform is based off an old Mercedes E-class so it's already Euro heritage.
Apparently they already tried badge-engineering it as a Lancia Thema in 2011-2014 .. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Thema

Originally Posted by Ben73

Plus it wouldn't be much of a replacement unless they build a huge, imposing big engined sedan with a Fiat.
Yeah I can't see that happening.

Fiat built some very big HP pre-war racecars .. they have a history/capability for building stuff like this, but it's not their market.

[Nikked]

Obviously not is its current form, but what ever replaces it...remember the Charger also sits on the 300 platform.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Obviously not is its current form, but what ever replaces it...remember the Charger also sits on the 300 platform.

It’s a car for the US market.

Fiat and Alfa have very low market penetration there.

It’s Dodge or nothing.

[roddy1960]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Obviously not is its current form, but what ever replaces it...remember the Charger also sits on the 300 platform.

In no way being a student of Chrysler history I have to say though one of the best looking Australian Chrysler's was our version of the Charger ..

Bloody heck that was a stunning looker in it's day and not a bad goer either as we all know . Nothing like the American Charger of the day though was or wasn't it ?

I recall Chrysler Regals , Valiants and such as a young bloke and there was a sleek two door looker with the indicators built into the upper front mudguard and I think it was the VF Valiant .,Never see them these days . Anybody know that particular model and had a close look . I remember the older early 1960's ones with the push button transmission . Many had the obligatory louvre shades in the back window . Try that now ..

[GASWAGON]

Oh dear???

Lets all move to Vietnam/Korea/Thailand/India etc etc.

[roddy1960]

Originally Posted by BFBarraWGN

Oh dear???

Lets all move to Vietnam/Korea/Thailand/India etc etc.

Nah ....Too hot and humid !!!!

[4vxc]

I think those big 2 doors were called Chrysler by Chrysler

[Syndrome]

Originally Posted by 4vxc

I think those big 2 doors were called Chrysler by Chrysler

I find those cars more appealing than the Charger

[mick taylor]

Charger was the best Aussie Valiant ever, the 2door Chrysler was crap.

The VG Valiant Pacer hardtop was a good one the VF only had the slant 6 but a good engine.

The first Aussie Valiant's were much better cars than Holden's or Fords in the early days.
1962 RV1 and SV1 with 225 slant 6 and 3sp auto
1964 AP5
1965 AP6
Holden and Ford had no answer to this lot of cars.

1965 XP was the first 3 sp auto and the big 200 6 cyl
The 1965 Holden and it's best only a 179 X2 2sp auto

Ford made a great 1965 Galaxie 390 V8 and 3sp auto but Dodge had it's big car as well that was good, the Holden Chev and Pontiac were only with rubbish drum brakes 2 sp autos and small 283 V8's and up to 327 in the end.
But Ford had 390 and 400 V8's 3sp autos and disc brakes the big Dodge had big blocks V8's and 3speed autos as well.

[csv8]

Wouldn't mind a Plymouth Prowler.