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In the past decade, Chrysler has remained way ahead of the pack when it comes to concept cars and innovative design. Fast on the heels of the Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler comes the PT Cruiser, the new headturner that one Chrysler designer aptly describes as "retro-yet-contemporary." In the first book devoted solely to this remarkable new automobile, leading automotive journalists Matt DeLorenzo and John Lamm dissect every facet of PT (Personal Transportation) Cruiser development, performance, and marketing. In addition to examining design cues that recall any number of periods in American automotive history, DeLorenzo and Lamm explain the car's thoroughly modern amenities and technology, as well as the burgeoning aftermarket that is developing to meet the desires of the 225,000 prospective buyers Chrysler has contacted since 1998. Also discussed are the PT Cruiser's $20,000 fully loaded MSRP, the Pronto Cruizer concept from which it arose, and GT Cruiser and Panel Cruiser customs developed for automotive aftermarket shows.
In the past decade, Chrysler has remained way ahead of the pack when it comes to concept cars and innovative design. Fast on the heels of the Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler comes the PT Cruiser, the new headturner that one Chrysler designer aptly describes as "retro-yet-contemporary." In the first book devoted solely to this remarkable new automobile, leading automotive journalists Matt DeLorenzo and John Lamm dissect every facet of PT (Personal Transportation) Cruiser development, performance, and marketing. In addition to examining design cues that recall any number of periods in American automotive history, DeLorenzo and Lamm explain the car's thoroughly modern amenities and technology, as well as the burgeoning aftermarket that is developing to meet the desires of the 225,000 prospective buyers Chrysler has contacted since 1998. Also discussed are the PT Cruiser's $20,000 fully loaded MSRP, the Pronto Cruizer concept from which it arose, and GT Cruiser and Panel Cruiser customs developed for automotive aftermarket shows.
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It's hard to believe that the PT Cruiser-one of the hottest commodities to ever hit the car market-grew out of a tiny concept car that few took seriously. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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John Lamm, Panel Cruiser, Pronto Cruizer, United States, New Beetle, Tom Gale, Limited Edition, Art Deco, Bryan Nesbitt, Auburn Hills, Dodge Stratus, North American International Auto Show, Opel Zafira, Bob Lutz, Ernie Laginess, Neil Walling, Plymouth Prowler, Scott Wilkins New!
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It's hard to believe that the PT Cruiser-one of the hottest commodities to ever hit the car market-grew out of a tiny concept car that few took seriously. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tall car, going retro, sedan delivery, front overhang, center stack, concept car, show car, seating position, cargo area Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
John Lamm, Panel Cruiser, Pronto Cruizer, United States, New Beetle, Tom Gale, Limited Edition, Art Deco, Bryan Nesbitt, Auburn Hills, Dodge Stratus, North American International Auto Show, Opel Zafira, Bob Lutz, Ernie Laginess, Neil Walling, Plymouth Prowler, Scott Wilkins New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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