What cars do the car lovers who work at Chrysler own? Only the best! Come check out the Chrysler employee classic cars, restored and maintained by the same folks who make the new cars you love so well. Featuring Dodge, AMC, Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles, you'll be blown away by the dedication of Chrysler Group employees to their old and new works of art.
Stephen L. Williams
Specifications
Displacement: 383
Transmission: 4-speed
Horsepower: 335
Torque: 425 ft-lbs
History
True JS27N0B, one of less than 1,000 made. Original engine. One of 19 with a 3-speed manual on the floor. One of 27 painted B7 Blue. I have owned this car since 1999. It has just completed a two-year complete rotisserie restoration, and it looks awesome. I plan on keeping it until I die!
Upgrades
Originally a 3-speed on the floor (1 of 19). Swapped for 4-speed during restoration. Wheels upgraded to 15" Rallye from 14" Magnum. Otherwise, it is 100 percent stock.
Craig Lasota
Specifications
Displacement: 390
Transmission: BW T10 4-Speed Manual
Horsepower: N/A
Torque: N/A
History
This is the only car I have ever worked on as a restoration project. Although a friend of mine was the brains behind the restoration, I learned a lot about powertrains, performance enhancements, and I cleaned a heck of a lot of parts along the way. The car isn't perfect, but a clean, nice looking example of a rare "street" AMX.
Upgrades
Body: 1969 SuperStock hood scoop, Donohue "ducktail" spoiler, power antenna. Engine: MSD Ignition, dual 600 CFM Edelbrock carbs, Offenhauser Intake, Hooker Headers.
Michael K. McKillop
Specifications
Displacement: 440
Transmission: Hemi 4-Speed Manual (A-833)
Horsepower: 375
Torque: 480 ft-lbs
History
Built by Chrysler at the old Dodge Main Assembly Plant in Hamtramck, Mich., and sold new at Pointe Dodge on Mack Avenue in Detroit, this car has remained in Michigan since it first rolled off the assembly line on Nov. 20, 1968.
Upgrades
Charger 500s were specially built to qualify the uniquely modified Charger aerodynamics for high-speed NASCAR racing. A highly modified roofline, backlight, and trunk lid panel were designed to create a fastback body style. A specially fitted flush front grille and aerodynamic A-pillar covers were also installed to reduce drag and lift. Five hundred of these Chargers were required to be built for NASCAR racing; Chrysler historical production numbers reported only 392 were actually built. Only 26 of these were equipped with the 440 Magnum® engine along with a 4-speed manual transmission. This car also features the rare Super Track Pak option which included a Dana 60 Sure Grip 4.10:1 rear axle, high-performance cooling system, dual breaker distributor, and power disc brakes.
Ted Horvath
Specifications
Displacement: 340
Transmission: A-904
Horsepower: 275
Torque: 300 ft-lbs
History
California Black Plate Car, all original sheet metal, brought to Michigan in 2010.
Upgrades
Dart GTS Convertible (clone), 340 Auto, 8 3/4" Sure Grip, 56,000 original miles, factory buckets, power steering, power top, rust-free, mostly all original moldings and weather stripping
Aarin Hollub
Specifications
Displacement: 440
Transmission: Torqueflight 3sp auto
Horsepower: 375
Torque: 480 ft-lbs
History
Purchased by my brother-in-law when I was 18-years-old after a road trip, the car has been a cornerstone of my lifelong obsession with the vehicles and history of Chrysler Corporation. The Daytona and Superbird were the ultimate expressions of the supercar era. These cars cemented aerodynamics as a key component in vehicle performance and efficiency. Fittingly, while one man was setting foot on the moon, another was streaking around Chelsea Proving Grounds in the first road car to exceed 200 mph. As one road test stated, it is "The Thing of Shapes to Come."
Upgrades
Restored to factory specs in 1979 and is a one-year limited production body for homologation in NASCAR racing, when stock cars were built from real cars. Wind tunnel proven aerodynamic modifications equivalent to 80-plus hp and produced dynamic stability at 200-plus mph. Unique body parts created a 70 percent reduction in drag and added down force and yaw stability in triple digit speed range.
Daryl Trate
Specifications
Displacement: 340
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Horsepower: N/A
Torque: N/A
History
This vehicle was the first new car purchased by my oldest brother at age 20. The car was special ordered from Dameron Chrysler Plymouth in Farmington, Mich. and has been preserved as a true survivor, with only 22,700 miles. The car has never been damaged and remains in completely unmodified condition (excepting aftermarket road wheels installed in 1973). The car draws significant attention from serious car collectors. Although it almost never gets out because of fear of accidental damage, it deserves to be seen due to its time-capsule like nature.
Upgrades
Every factory option on the car except A/C.
Tom Davies
Specifications
Displacement: 440
Transmission: Automatic
Horsepower: 525 hp
Torque: 550 ft-lb
History
I've had the car since 1990, and have shown & raced it until 2002, where it underwent an eight year restoration. Since then it has been judged - placed in the following events: 2009 Mopar Nationals - 70 & above B-Body Street - Second Place, 2009 CEMA Museum Show - 70 & above Restored - Second Place, 2010 Autorama - 70 Chrysler Restored - Second Place, 2010 Mopar Nationals - 70 & above B-Body Street - Third Place, 2010 Motor City Cruisers Harbor Hill Classic Car Show - Best of Show, 2010 Mike Riehl's Roseville Chrysler - Jeep All Mopar Car Show - Best of Show
Upgrades
The car is a 1970 Original V-Code 440+6 and one of 433 made. It sports a High Impact Color (EK2), Air Grabber, Power steering and disc brakes, bucket & console, track pack, Tic-Toc-Tach, and pass door mirror. You don't need Galvin Govier to tell you it is one of a few. It also has bigger wheels, headers, street tires, superstock valves, and big cam.
It's a brand-new day for a brand-new brand: SRT. Get your first look at the 2012 editions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, the Chrysler 300 SRT8, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and the Dodge Charger SRT8 at the Woodward Dream Cruise. Meet all the drivers from the SRT High-Performance Driving Tour and find out what it's like to take these outstanding new vehicles on a cross-country tour to bring the power to the people. And if you're a current SRT owner, make sure you stop by to register for the Free SRT Track Experience.
Performance tuning meets American luxury in the 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8. Powered by a 6.4L HEMI V-8, the sedan sends 470 hp and 470 ft-lb torque to the pavement.
A four-cylinder mode and active exhaust provide a 25% improvement in fuel economy. With an unmatched appearance and extreme power, the 2012 300C SRT8 is at home on
the red carpet, racetrack and everywhere in between.
Learn more by visiting drivesrt.com
The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is at home on or off the track. The new 6.4L HEMI V-8 routs a massive 470 hp and 470 ft-lb of torque to the rear wheels, and thanks to the two-mode
active damping suspension, the promise of well-rounded performance remains intact. Aggressive looks inside and out are combined with equally impressive power fiqures and handling
capabilities to make for an unmistakable ride.
Learn more by visiting drivesrt.com
The Dodge Charger SRT8 has been refined for better performance and appearance. A new powertrain, reworked suspension and stunning body lines make it a dominant force that's prepared
to tackle the daily commute between track events. Not short on power, the Charger SRT8's 6.4L HEMI V-8 delivers an astounding 470 hp and 470 ft-lb of torque. A four-cylinder mode and
active exhaust provide up to 25% improvement in fuel economy.
Learn more by visiting drivesrt.com
High-performance and rugged capability converge in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. A 6.4L HEMI V8 sends 470 hp and 465 ft-lb of torque to all four corners. The 2012 model is the
highest-performance Jeep to date thanks to an abundance of innovative technology and go-fast parts. It's one Grand Cherokee that holds its own on the street, track and dirt.
Learn more by visiting drivesrt.com
Get revved up at the Dodge Motorsports stage on Dream Cruise Saturday. Stop in at the stage and show off your racing trivia knowledge for fame, glory and prizes. Win decals, t-shirts and bandanas at the Everybody Wins Spin To Win booth. Build your ultimate Charger, then enter to win $7500 in Mopar Parts and Accessories. And wrap it all up with a free photo in front of the RAMinator Monster Truck!
This Charger was the official pace car of the 2011 Coke 400 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Learn more by visiting www.dodgemotorsports.com
Ask Robby Gordon what he’s doing on the weekend – pretty much any weekend – and you can predict the answer: racing. Gordon is one of the busiest racecar drivers in the United States, not to mention one of the most versatile. The six-time off-road champion is a popular figure on the NASCAR circuit, a familiar face at the Indianapolis 500, and now becoming a well known competitor in the famed Dakar Rally. With Gordon in competition more than forty weekends a year, you might not know where to find him on any given Sunday, but you can be sure of what he’ll be doing.
Learn more by visiting www.dodgemotorsports.com
Power up at the Mopar stage during Saturday's Dream Cruise. Compete at Mopar trivia, get a new tattoo and maybe take home some serious Mopar swag and prizes. Buy some Mopar gear – you know you want it! Score an autograph from the original Ram Chargers. And don't forget to check out the miles and miles of Mopar muscle, from the classics to the Mopar 11 to the Mopar Drag-Pak. We'll even be selecting a Top Eliminator to represent Mopar at events across the country. Don't miss it!
Chrysler introduces the new 200 mid-size sedan. Offering consumers exceptional craftsmanship inside and out, a refined and spirited driving experience, innovative technology, an abundance of standard safety features and an extraordinary level of standard content, the 2011 Chrysler 200 is an exciting alternative for customers that want style and substance, all at a surprising value.
Visit the Mopar display at Woodward & 13 Mile Rd. on Saturday, August 20 and be one of the first to see the latest modifications John Fortuno has made to his 2011 Chrysler 300 aka Fatchance 2.0 – you won’t be disappointed!
For more on Fatchance 2.0, visit the Chrysler Facebook page: https://apps.facebook.com/chryslerthreehundred/
View the live chat we had with John on August 17
"The Mopar '11 Charger takes the 'head- turning' factor up a few notches," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group's service, parts and customer-care brand.
"By adding some of the most distinctive accessories to an already strong performer, we've created a special-edition car for enthusiasts."
Powered by the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® with 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque, the specially equipped Charger includes the "Super Trac Pac" option that pushes the
capabilities of the Mopar Charger in acceleration, handling and braking.
The Mopar '10 Dodge Challenger R/T package comes jam-packed with the authentic performance of Mopar. The Mopar '10 Dodge Challenger R/T is built with a Mopar Cold Air Intake System, which picks up air directed from the performance hood scoop through a new Mopar hood venting system. Handling is improved by the addition of Mopar's front and rear strut tower braces. Add in a fully-functional T/A style hood with vintage Mopar hood pins, and its 20" forged black finished wheels, and suddenly you're sitting behind the wheel of a speed demon.
The new race-only V-10 powered rear-wheel drive 2011 Mopar Challenger V10 Drag Pak features an 8.4-liter 512 cubic-inch engine with a 2-speed automatic transmission. The first and only 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car that sports a 2-speed automatic transmission with shift assembly and built-in roll control. The Drag Pak was built for sanctioned NHRA Stock and Super Stock configurations.
The Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence takes cues from the popular Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 from the 1980s and was designed as a kit for do-it-yourselfers to convert a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup truck. The bed length is 50 inches and the width between wheel wells is 44 inches. The team created body panels to cover the second-row entrance and removed all of the interior parts behind the front seats—transforming the vehicle into a two-seater with just enough room for gear inside, and a pickup style bed to be used for outside cargo.
"This is a purpose-built vehicle with collaborative parts from Magneti Marelli and Mopar," said Dino Maggioni, CEO of Magneti Marelli Aftermarket. "We selected Magneti Marelli and Mopar parts, adapted them to the Dodge Avenger and made them unique. The result is a fascinating blend of these two iconic brands."
Starting with a stock 2011 Dodge Avenger Heat, Mopar and Magneti Marelli engineers transformed the vehicle into a race-inspired vehicle equipped to handle the most challenging rally courses, while reducing the weight of the vehicle by nearly 200 pounds.
Inspired by the King of the Hammers race in the deserts of California and brought to life in a build spearheaded by Mopar engineer Tony Carvallo, Blue Crush combines high-speed off-road racing and rock-crawling capability. Its core is a Mopar 426 cubic-inch HEMI® with 540 horsepower. The all-aluminum V-8 is paired with a 545RFE performance transmission and a gear-drive transfer case.
Visit the Mopar display at Woodward & 13 Mile Rd. on Saturday, August 20 and be one of the first to see the latest modifications John Fotuno has made to his 2011 Chrysler 300 aka Fatchance 2.0 – you won’t be disappointed!
For more on Fatchance 2.0, visit the Chrysler Facebook page: https://apps.facebook.com/chryslerthreehundred/
View the live chat we had with John on August 17
The Woodward Dream Cruise™ is the world's largest one-day celebration of classic car culture that attracts over 1 million visitors, and more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles. The Dream Cruise takes place along a 16-mile stretch of the legendary Woodward Avenue through eight host communities. Spectators and cruisers travel to Metro Detroit, the birthplace of the American automobile, to demonstrate and participate in an event that celebrates an ongoing love affair with the automobile.
