Category Archives: Chrysler

Did You Know That Chrysler Has All The Build Records For Pre-1967 Cars?

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In addition to the excellent restorations we do here at Rocket Restorations, we also keep our own Mopar registry. When you start to look at the numbers of these cars, by which we mean the VIN number or the fender tag codes or other interesting things, you can find out a lot of information about them you wouldn’t normally see. Patterns start to emerge and you can learn a lot. Need help decoding your Mopar? Send us an e-mail

Did you realize Chrysler still has all the build records for all pre-1967 cars? All you have to do it fill out this form and send it in to Chrysler, just that easy. They will tell you all the options it came with as well as the original selling dealer. Get all the details and forms you need after the jump!

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Mopar-modified Vehicles Headed for SEMA

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Chrysler plans on unveiling 20+ new concepts at SEMA this year. The concepts will come from all corners of the Chrysler brands spectrum, with Jeep, Fiat and Ram all getting in on the action. Chrysler has only released four teaser images which can be seen below. The images appear to be a decked out Jeep Cherokee, a Chrysler 300, a Fiat 500L, and Ram 1500. It’s hard to guess exactly what we will get when SEMA finally arrives on November 5th, but Mopar seems to be gearing up for a take over. Press release and more pics after the jump! You can also read more on the Mopar website.

And yes, Mopar blog will have full coverage of the Mopar booth at SEMA!

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Mr. Norm’s Sports Club

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It’s been 50 years since Mr. Norm opened Grand Spaulding Dodge in 1963. Coinciding with the delivery of his first order of Dodges, which consisted of nothing less than four truckloads of Max Wedge sedans and hardtops, he started the Mr. Norm’s Sports Club. In commemoration of his 50th Anniversary, Norm would like to invite everyone in the Mopar community to join him in celebrating this milestone with a free one-year membership in the legendary Mr. Norm’s Sports Club. Just like in the ‘60s, everyone will receive the monthly newsletter that has the latest news and scoops, along with discounts on Mr. Norm’s memorabilia, parts, accessories and vehicle packages for Mopars. Sign up here at Mr. Norms.

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Reader’s Rides: Maezzi’s 1966 Chrysler Windsor

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Today’s reader’s ride is a very cool and original C-body owned by a 16 year old with a passion for old Mopars!

Hey, I’m Maezzi or as they call me Mopar Maezzi, I am a 16 year old girl with a passion and love for cars, I’ve loved cars ever since a little little girl, as I did grow up in a shop including a living area inside, for god sakes we even had a car in our living room! This is my 66 Chrysler Windsor my dad has had her for 20 years and she is now mine..she has never been restored and has all original parts and interior.. for a engine she has a 383 cubic inch she floats like a cloud riding her! I also have a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T custom made from the factory to have all original 1970 Challenger decals on it. This 66 Chrysler runs perfect and is such a beautiful car, who doesn’t like a C-BODY!? 

See more pics after the jump, and be sure to check out Maezzi’s page on Facebook!

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Video From the Mopars Unlimited 5th Annual Fred Meyer Meet and Greet

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I think I need a camera with a wider lens. And more skill. But anyway, check out two videos after the jump–one quick tour of the show, and one short video of the beautiful 4-speed Hemi Road Runner! And if you missed the pics yesterday, you can see them here.

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Will Marchionne Move Alfa Romeo Production to the US?

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is in a big fight with the Italian government and Italian labor unions. He wants to build 11 new high-end Alfa Romeo and Maseratis, but strict Italian labor laws are making it very difficult to do it profitably in Italy. So Marchionne is threatening to move production elsewhere:

“The relaunch of Alfa Romeo will continue for sure,” Marchionne said. “Italy should decide if they want it to happen here or not as Fiat and Chrysler have several alternatives.”

Hey, why not build them in the US? Right now Fiat relies on Chrysler for profitability. Chrysler already builds the Alfa-based Dart in Belvidere, Illinois. And the US builds some of the highest quality vehicles in the world, which is something Fiat needs if they want to compete with the Germans:

“The only weapon we have is to get a slice of the high-end market, which we haven’t been able to tackle in the past because of laziness or inability — leaving our German friends alone,” Marchionne said. “We want to disturb the idyllic environment they’ve created for themselves.”

I don’t know about you but I’d love to drive a US-built Alfa Romeo. Maybe one with a Hemi? Via Bloomberg

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