Mopar Church

Imperial Crown Imperial Convertible 1962. - source Amazing Classic Cars.

DeSoto Adventurer Sportsman, 1958

Plymouth Fury 1963.- source Bring a Trailer.

Chrysler had a long history of experimenting with turbine power, beginning in the late 1930s with the world’s first turbine-powered car, a Plymouth Belvedere, beginning testing in 1954. By 1963, they were entering customer trials. Fifty-five cars were built by Ghia in Italy, designed by Elwood Engel. They were powered by the 130hp A-831 turbine engine that could run on virtually any combustible liquid. The engine operated with roughly 80% fewer moving parts than a standard V8, providing a vibration-free, smooth gliding ride. Chrysler launched a massive public relations and engineering user programme, lending 50 of the cars to 203 everyday families across 133 U.S. cities for three months at a time. The programme officially wrapped up in January 1966 after some glaring drawbacks were highlighted, including a complex, multi-step startup procedure and inconsistent power delivery. Of the original 55 test vehicles, 46 were scrapped, leaving 9 still in existence. 

From the car files: A wolf... in street clothing. Ad for the 1963 Dodge 330 Max Wedge V8.

1968 Dodge Power Wagon WM300

Kiwi Rebel. '67 Dodge Power Wagon.

Imperial hug… Mopar Monday

1933 Dodge Custom Pickup

DeSoto Firedome Sportsman 1955. - source Amazing Classic Cars.

Vintage NHRA.

1971 Dodge D100 pickup truck

Dodge Power Wagon 1951. - source Amazing Classic Cars.

70 years ago, in 1956, Dodge marketed a car specifically at women. The Le Femme was an option pack for the Lancer two-door hardtop. The cars were finished in two-tone white and "Heather Rose" and came with colour-coordinated accessories. This included a pink calfskin leather purse, a matching vinyl raincoat, rain bonnet, and folding umbrella, all featuring the same pink rosebud pattern found on the seats.