"Discover a New Horizon. Plymouth Horizon," 1978
THF101134 / "Discover a New Horizon. Plymouth Horizon," 1978 / front
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Artifact Overview
According to this sales brochure, the new horizon for 1978 was a Plymouth Horizon. The car had front-wheel drive, maximized its interior space, and provided needed fuel economy. Plymouth offered luxury options, too. The Horizon and its twin, the Dodge Omni, were Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" for 1978.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
1978
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Published for Chrysler Corporation Plymouth Division, Detroit, Michigan.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2011.0.4.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
On front cover: DISCOVER A NEW HORIZON. / PLYMOUTH / Horizon / MOTOR TREND MAGAZINE'S / CAR OF THE YEAR
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