Chrysler PT Cruiser

The PT Cruiser's history is the story of a remarkable car. It was created by a group of talented, original thinking designers, whose determined to break away from conventional, stay inside-the-lines thinking were supported by a Corporation eager to express the best elements of its 20th century origins in a fashion appealing to the sophisticated new car buyers of the 21st century. This book's carefully researched and profusely illustrated text presents a detailed history of this remarkable car. The changes made for each model year are described in detail. Similarly, the specifications of each PT Cruiser model are included along with dozens of illustrations of items as wheels, wheel covers, interior trim features and options. Hundreds of color photos graphically display the intriguing variety of PT Cruiser models from every model year including 2007.
In addition to the prices of each PT Cruiser model, full description, availability and cost of their options are included. Of interest to all PT Cruiser enthusiasts is an appendix detailing the Cruiser's sales history.

Features :

- From concept to one million cars-the complete story of PT Cruiser
- How Chrysler transformed a concept into a spectacular retro reality
- Full details of how the PT Cruiser's promotion gave it international recognition.
- The story of how the PT Cruiser took the world by storm
- Full details of the development of the sensational PT Cruiser Convertible
- Details and photographs of owner-customized PT Cruisers
- Commentary by the PT Cruiser's designers and developers and their contribution to its success.
- Coverage of Chrysler's "Block Party" gatherings for PT Cruiser owners
- Comprehensive analysis of the limited production "Dream Cruiser" models.
- Details of all annual model changes.
- Complete specifications of all PT Cruiser models: 2001- 2007
- Prices and descripti ons of all available PT Cruiser options for each model year
- The story of the design and development of the PT Cruiser's turbo-charged engine
- The hot-rod PT Cruisers of the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas
- The PT Cruisers developed by Chrysler's high-performance Skunkwerks team
- Full description and illustrations of Mopar appearance and performance options for the PT Cruiser
- How the PT Cruiser is manufactured in the Tolusa, Mexico plant
- How a seemingly insurmountable barrier to the PT Cruiser's production was overcome
- Describes the innovative ways in which the PT Cruiser was promoted from the pre-production days to the latest models