History of the Chrysler 300 in Latest Chrysler Century of Innovation Video
The seven-part Century of Innovation social media video series marks 100 years of the Chrysler brand…
The fifth chapter of the seven-part Chrysler Century of Innovation social media video series is now live. In the new episode, titled “The Chrysler 300 Retrospective,” Stellantis chief design officer Ralph Gilles reflects on the evolution of the Chrysler 300, including its 1950s roots as the original “banker’s hot rod;” the cultural impact of the sedan; and the 2005 Chrysler 300C that he and his team designed.
Previous episodes of the Chrysler Century of Innovation video series include:
- “Chrysler Century of Innovation,” featuring Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell reflecting on Chrysler’s 100-year legacy and Chrysler’s vision of the future.
- “Chrysler Through the Decades” with Chrysler Historian Brandt Rosenbusch as he takes a decade-by-decade look at key moments from a century of Chrysler.
- “Automotive Legend: Walter P. Chrysler,” which gives an in-depth look at the man who founded Chrysler 100 years ago, his impact on automotive innovation, and how his legacy lives on today, a century later.
- “100 Years of Legendary Chrysler Innovation,” which looks at historic Chrysler concepts over the brand’s first 100 years and the features and technologies included in those concepts.
The Chrysler Century of Innovation Summer Tour Celebration
Chrysler continues to celebrate its centennial this summer by honoring the owners and enthusiasts who have supported the brand across generations, from the original 1924 Chrysler Six to today’s 2025 Chrysler Pacifica.
The brand will feature special displays and activations at premier automotive events this year, including:
- Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, which took place July 11-13 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, featured nearly 3,000 vehicles from all eras of Chrysler and Mopar vehicles.
- Gilmore Car Museum in Michigan, with Chrysler historic vehicles participating in a cruise-in and featured at the museum’s popular Red Barns Spectacular car show on August 2.
- Woodward Cruise, one of the world’s biggest car cruises, taking place on Woodward Avenue in Metro Detroit on August 16.
Chrysler says that more details and brand activities at the Gilmore Car Museum and Woodward will be shared later this summer.
