It was in 1975 that Chrysler introduced its first “small car,” the Cordoba. Before that, the brand had never ventured too far adrift from a model lineup of generously proportioned luxury cars that were based on a uniform full-size platform.
Significant changes to Chrysler’s product line would come quickly after the Cordoba was introduced. A line of LeBaron midsize vehicles was introduced for 1977, and, among other new models, a Chrysler version of the Dodge Daytona sport coupe–dubbed Laser–rolled out for 1984.
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Today, the Chrysler lineup is comprised of just two models: the Pacifica minivan, and the true-to-form 300 large sedan.
Though there’s no effective way to summarize the history of a brand as storied as Chrysler in just a handful of images, we thought we’d give it a try anyway. Below please find 15 classic Chrysler ads, each of which we found worthy of a closer look.
If you’ve owned any Chrysler products you’d like to talk about, please let us know. The place to leave comments is down below.
1934
Photo Feature: 1936 Ford DeLuxe Club Cabriolet
1939
1941
My Favorite Grilles: Fifties Edition
1947
1955
1959
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1959
1964
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1964
1969
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1969
1972
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1972
1975
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1975
1977
Mainstream Mainstay: 1977-1995 Chrysler LeBaron
1981
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1981
1983
Model-Year Madness! 10 Classic Ads From 1983
1984
1986
Cheap Wheels: 1988-89 Dodge Lancer Shelby
Classic Chrysler Ads