The decade of the 1960s has been labeled the Schizophrenic Sixties by some histories. In the automotive world, there was competition between two major luxury cars: Chrysler and Cadillac. This was an era in which more women were entering the workforce—a fact ignored by American automobile manufacturers who were unaware that women were buying cars—and the average household size was shrinking to 3.7 persons. Shown below are some of the Chrysler automobiles of the 1960s which were displayed in museums and car shows.
1960 Chrysler 300F
This vehicle was on display in the LeMay—America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington.
1961 Chrysler 300G, 2-Door Hardtop
This vehicle was on display in the LeMay—America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington. The interior features swiveling front bucket seats.
1961 Chrysler 300 G
This vehicle was on display in the Veterans Car and Motorcycle show in Vancouver, Washington.
1961 Chrysler New Yorker
This vehicle was on display in the Veterans Car and Motorcycle show in Vancouver, Washington.
1965 Chrysler 300
This vehicle was on display in the Veterans Car and Motorcycle show in Vancouver, Washington.
1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown, 2-Door Hardtop
The Imperial was the top line of Chrysler. This vehicle was on display in the LeMay—America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington.
More automobile photo tours
Museums 201: Chrysler automobiles, 1927-1937 (photo diary)
Museums 201: Plymouth automobiles, 1931-1958 (photo diary)
Museums 201: Plymouth automobiles of the 1960s and 1970s (photo diary)
Museums 201: Dodge automobiles, 1916 to 1928 (photo diary)
Museums 201: The Corvette, 1953 to 1978 (Photo Diary)
Museums 201: Ford automobiles, 1921 to 1927 (photo diary)
Museums 201: Ford coupes of the 1930s (photo diary)
Museums 201: The Ford Model T Speedster (photo diary)
