Walter Chrysler launched his first Chrysler car in 1924, with the corporation formed a year later. By 1936, when this couple was enjoying their Royal Sedan, Chrysler was the second biggest US car company.
Chrysler added Plymouth, DeSoto and Dodge to its portfolio over the next two decades. This welder is working on a Dodge truck for the US Army as factories were given over to the war effort during World War II.
While the popular Plymouth brand was aimed at the lower end of the market, Chrysler's Town & Country, launched in the 1940s, was aimed at the luxury end.
The Dodge Polara was made throughout the 1960s but during this time full-size Dodge cars suffered declining sales. Concerns were expressed that some Dodges only did 12 miles to the gallon, even before the early 70s oil crisis.
Chrysler has been involved in motor racing throughout its history. This Dodge Viper GTS-R, with its distinctive stripes, competed at California's Laguna Seca Raceway in 1997.
The two-millionth Jeep Grand Cherokee was shown off in 1999, confirming it as one of the corporation's most popular vehicles. By this time it was known as DaimlerChrysler, following a takeover by the German carmaker.
A decade later, unsold vehicles were accumulating - particularly once-popular trucks and SUVs. Chrysler was forced to make tens of thousands of staff redundant and along with General Motors, had to seek government help.
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