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- Barney Oldfield Advertising Postcard for Plymouth Automobiles, circa 1935 - Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.
- circa 1935
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Barney Oldfield Advertising Postcard for Plymouth Automobiles, circa 1935
Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.
- Postcard, Plymouth Savoy 4-Door Sedan, 1961-1962 - Plymouth first used the Savoy name on a station wagon introduced for 1951. By the 1962 model year, the Savoy was also available in coupe, sedan, and hardtop versions. Plymouth positioned the Savoy as its base full-size model for 1962, sitting below the mid-priced Belvedere and the top-level Fury.
- 1961-1962
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Postcard, Plymouth Savoy 4-Door Sedan, 1961-1962
Plymouth first used the Savoy name on a station wagon introduced for 1951. By the 1962 model year, the Savoy was also available in coupe, sedan, and hardtop versions. Plymouth positioned the Savoy as its base full-size model for 1962, sitting below the mid-priced Belvedere and the top-level Fury.
- Poster, "Plymouth Radio Show," 1936 - With the advent of commercial radio programming in the 1920s, automobile manufacturers and dealers turned to the medium to reach potential customers. Chrysler Corporation sponsored the <em>Plymouth Radio Show</em>, broadcast at various points on CBS and NBC radio stations. This poster advertised a contest in which a 1936 Plymouth would be given away each week in connection with the show.
- 1936
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Poster, "Plymouth Radio Show," 1936
With the advent of commercial radio programming in the 1920s, automobile manufacturers and dealers turned to the medium to reach potential customers. Chrysler Corporation sponsored the Plymouth Radio Show, broadcast at various points on CBS and NBC radio stations. This poster advertised a contest in which a 1936 Plymouth would be given away each week in connection with the show.
- Plymouth Hubcap, 1925-1930 - Walter Chrysler introduced his company's Plymouth line in 1928. The low-priced brand competed directly with Ford and Chevrolet. It was good timing on Chrysler's part. The Great Depression soon ravaged automobile sales, but affordable Plymouths fared better than more expensive makes. The new brand helped carry Chrysler Corporation through the downturn. Plymouth represented more than half of Chrysler's sales by 1932.
- 1925-1930
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Plymouth Hubcap, 1925-1930
Walter Chrysler introduced his company's Plymouth line in 1928. The low-priced brand competed directly with Ford and Chevrolet. It was good timing on Chrysler's part. The Great Depression soon ravaged automobile sales, but affordable Plymouths fared better than more expensive makes. The new brand helped carry Chrysler Corporation through the downturn. Plymouth represented more than half of Chrysler's sales by 1932.
- 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Sales Brochure, "Plymouth is Out to Win You Over" - Plymouth introduced its sporty Barracuda on April 1, 1964 -- two weeks before Ford's Mustang debuted. Barracuda remained in production, over three distinct styling generations, through 1974. From 1964-1969, Barracuda was based on Plymouth's Valiant. From 1970-1974, Barracuda shared its platform with Dodge's Challenger. Engine options over Barracuda's run ranged from a 170-cubic-inch Slant 6 to a 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8.
- November 01, 1966
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1967 Plymouth Barracuda Sales Brochure, "Plymouth is Out to Win You Over"
Plymouth introduced its sporty Barracuda on April 1, 1964 -- two weeks before Ford's Mustang debuted. Barracuda remained in production, over three distinct styling generations, through 1974. From 1964-1969, Barracuda was based on Plymouth's Valiant. From 1970-1974, Barracuda shared its platform with Dodge's Challenger. Engine options over Barracuda's run ranged from a 170-cubic-inch Slant 6 to a 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8.
- "Discover a New Horizon. Plymouth Horizon," 1978 - 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 <em>Motor Trend</em>'s "Car of the Year" for 1978.
- 1978
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"Discover a New Horizon. Plymouth Horizon," 1978
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.
- Muppet Traffic Safety Show Sponsored by Plymouth, North American International Auto Show, 1990 - Animatronic Muppet characters starred in a children's ride presented by Plymouth at the 1990 North American International Auto Show. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and others presented traffic safety tips to youngsters using the Muppets' special brand of humor. The attraction toured shopping malls throughout the United States for two years.
- 1990
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Muppet Traffic Safety Show Sponsored by Plymouth, North American International Auto Show, 1990
Animatronic Muppet characters starred in a children's ride presented by Plymouth at the 1990 North American International Auto Show. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and others presented traffic safety tips to youngsters using the Muppets' special brand of humor. The attraction toured shopping malls throughout the United States for two years.
- Chrysler Plymouth 1986 Press Kit - Chrysler-Plymouth issued this press kit in 1986. Inside company marketers placed black and white images, sheets of automotive and technological data, and press releases. The packet conveyed key information about the 1986 vehicle lineup available from the company.
- 1986
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Chrysler Plymouth 1986 Press Kit
Chrysler-Plymouth issued this press kit in 1986. Inside company marketers placed black and white images, sheets of automotive and technological data, and press releases. The packet conveyed key information about the 1986 vehicle lineup available from the company.
- "1969 Plymouth Barracuda- Look what Plymouth's up to Now" - This 1969 sales brochure showcased the Plymouth Barracuda. The Barracuda was a "pony car" -- a small, sporty four-seater with a big engine. The term "pony car" originated with the successful Ford Mustang. Interestingly the original Barracuda was introduced in 1964 just weeks <em>before</em> the "pony car" namesake.
- 1969
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"1969 Plymouth Barracuda- Look what Plymouth's up to Now"
This 1969 sales brochure showcased the Plymouth Barracuda. The Barracuda was a "pony car" -- a small, sporty four-seater with a big engine. The term "pony car" originated with the successful Ford Mustang. Interestingly the original Barracuda was introduced in 1964 just weeks before the "pony car" namesake.
- Barney Oldfield Advertising Card for Plymouth Automobile "Olite Springs," circa 1935 - Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.
- circa 1935
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Barney Oldfield Advertising Card for Plymouth Automobile "Olite Springs," circa 1935
Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.