It wasn't the first attempt at retro styling in recent decades. But the Chrysler PT Cruiser, introduced Jan. 3, 1999, at the North American International Auto Show, was a smash hit that paid dividends ...

Back at the turn of the millennium, Chrysler rolled out its retro-funky 2001 PT Cruiser—and struck a chord with the American buying public. The PT wasn’t fast, or particularly agile, but it was, well, ...

“It might just be that Chrysler has created, in the context of the year 2000, the new Volkswagen Beetle—the car that captured the heart of an entire generation. This time it’s called the PT Cruiser.” ...

View post: The Bumper That Almost Broke American Car Design Everyone with a beating heart knows what the Chrysler PT Cruiser is. Some people remember the PT Cruiser as an ugly, droopy quasi-crossover ...

When Chrysler introduced the retro-inspired, four-door, hatchback PT Cruiser in late 2000, the auto market exploded. Suddenly, Chrysler found themselves with months-long waiting lists full of eager ...

It's almost impossible to break down pre-conceived notions about a certain car once first impressions are already in the rearview mirror. Want a classic case in point? Just look at the Chrysler PT ...

The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a "love it or hate it" affair. It looked cool thanks to its retro-styled, hot-rod-inspired design, but the lack of a proper V8 prevented it from becoming an icon of the ...

View post: This is The Weird, But Smart Reason Why Luxury Cars Don’t Have “Real” Names 47 – 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT in California junkyard – photo by Murilee Martin 07 – 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser ...