Chrysler Brand & Vehicle Timeline

Pivotal Chrysler moments, by the Decade -

http://www.chryslerhistory.com/ does a fabulous job presenting the whole story.

I was curious how Chrysler became Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - Ram, so I've included the information that answers that question and I sprinkled in make and model information to keep it interesting.

To get a good look at the makes Chrysler is still manufacturing today, go to our new inventory page.

1900s - Dodge Brothers Company is founded

1920s -Walter P. Chrysler founds The

Chrysler Corporation; Chrysler buys Dodge; Plymouth is introduced; Desoto introduced

1930s - Mopar is launched

1950s -Chrysler introduces the Hemi

1960s -The Plymouth Valiant, Dodge Dart, Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Charger are released; Desoto is discontinued

1970s -Lee Iaccoca becomes CEO, Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager (the first mini-vans) are introduced; Dodge Challenger is released;Jeep Cherokee is introduced

1980s - Chrysler acquires Jeep with the purchase of American Motors Corporation; Ram name first used for Dodge trucks

1990s - Iaccoca retires, Daimler-Benz buys Chrysler changing the name to Daimler Chrysler; Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler are released, Chrysler Town & Country (mini-van) is released


2000s – Fiat and Chrysler create global alliance; Concorde is redesigned and released as Chrysler 300; Dodge SRT4, Dodge Charger, Dodge Journey and Dodge Avenger are introduced; Dodge Challenger is re-released; Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Liberty are introduced; Plymouth's last model year

2010s – Sebring is redesigned and renamed Chrysler 200; Ram trucks separate from Dodge and Dodge designs new branding; Dodge redesigns the Dodge Dart

To get a closer look at the makes Chrysler is still manufacturing today, go to our newinventory page.