Carlisle 2025
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This might have been the only Imperial on the show field:
There were 4 or 5 others in the featured display area according to the event guide (I didn't get any photos from that area).
No, there were some more. On Saturday @73MFImperial brought his gorgeous LeBaron 4dr to the Imperial section. He was parked next to two slabs: a 1967 convertible and a stunning low-mileage 1967 4dr that I admired in 2023. Sadly I forgot to take photos…
JJ300
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I got this one...
geocup 71 Sport Fury
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I’d like to say a thank you to everyone who may have spoken to my son over the weekend. He had an absolute blast and is excited to continue working on his 71 Sport Fury. He says he wants to go every year if at all possible. Thanks again!
Here he is with our neighbor’s cars they brought.
Here he is with our neighbor’s cars they brought.
carguy300
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Was hoping to see more 300’s, hopefully I’ll have mine there next year!
jbooth35
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It was a great show. I was in the corral with all modified cars next row down from most of you, so I didn't get to meet with many from this forum. The 65 Sport Fury with the 392 hemi was a cool car with a really nice owner. Another 65 Monaco next to me must have had $150k in customizations. Cool slant 6 Fury with a 4 speed too. Hope to make it again next year, but my wife said she only interested in fall shows after that insanely hot week. The 426 wedge ran hot, turns out I had the timing too far advanced (now fixed) - hopefully I didn't cause too much damage; now to figure out how I burned 2 quarts of oil on the trip.
Easy fix. The plug to the bulkhead connector wasn't in all the way. I must have dislodged it while screwing around with some wiring a couple weeks ago
It took me longer to find the test procedure that I never used than to fix the problem.
Remember that there IS an Imperial class on the show field, but it's usually not near the C-body section. There were a couple of other beautiful Imps in the Chrysler Centennial section, as well. While not all in one place, collectively there was fairly good Imperial turnout overall.
Carlisle F*rd Nationals set the record last year - 3,572.
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Carlisle, PA – Following last year’s Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, there was a slow-building buzz that its 2025 offering could be one for the ages—with the planned Chrysler 100 celebration drawing in guests from around the world. Well…over two years’ worth of planning, a gallery of amazing cars, plus other exceptional displays made this year’s event (July 11–13 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds) one that will go down in history as the largest Carlisle Chrysler Nationals car show ever held!
As numbers go, 3,201 cars were registered for the Showfield, setting an all-new high for Chrysler weekend. This total is 51 more than the previous record set in 2023 and marks just the fourth time since the event’s inception in 1991 that Showfield totals topped the 3,000 mark. It’s also the fourth time in as many years, showing that this event continues to grow in popularity. In fact, the show is so popular that, despite not officially starting until Friday the 11th, by mid-afternoon on Thursday, July 10, the grounds were already packed with guests eager to squeeze as much fun out of their vacation as possible—including parts shopping within the sold-out automotive flea market.
But why did they come? Of course, the Chrysler 100 celebration was THE jumping-off point, bringing vehicles to Carlisle ranging from an early 1924 Chrysler Six to today’s Pacifica offerings. With past meeting present, a few futuristic looks were showcased too—including concepts like the Chrysler Atlantic and the equally visionary Halcyon. (Was the 2000 Hemi C convertible concept car shown? No?)
Three of those four cars also served as centerpieces for Friday’s marquee moment: a Fireside Chat/Q&A session with Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell. Ms. Feuell addressed a packed grandstand of enthusiasts for more than 30 minutes, sharing thoughts on Chrysler’s past, present, and future while fielding hard-hitting questions submitted by Carlisle fans. From there, she toured the grounds, talking with car owners, seeing displays (including the Chrysler Brand showcase near the midway), browsing flea market vendors, and even checking out the Chrysler-built and Chrysler-powered 1943 Sherman tank.
The celebration also welcomed Frank Rhodes, great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, who brought unmatched energy, memorabilia, and merchandise direct from the family vault. Frank teamed up with Bill Adams and Robert Soule, both members of the Walter P. Chrysler Club, to pull off a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Frank and Ms. Feuell weren’t the only guests, nor was the Chrysler 100 the only major display. The show also highlighted 55 Years of the AAR ’Cuda and Challenger T/A, a 60th and 61st Anniversary of the 1965 A990 and A864 Hemi Cars respectively, a 30th Anniversary gallery of Neons, and the beloved Mopar Survivors Display.
Also appearing at Carlisle were special guests including Steve Dulcich from MotorTrend TV, Mark “Fletch” Fletcher, Australian host of Classic Restos, Linda Vaughn, the First Lady of Motorsports, Claudia Abel (Ms. Direct Connection), drag racing legends like Butch Leal, engineers from the NASCAR Daytona program, Herb McCandless, Buddy Martin, the Ramchargers, Golden Commandos, the Missile Group, and many more.
Each day had something for everyone, including seminars, autograph sessions, open autocross runs, the Chrysler Stow ‘n Go Challenge with the Pacifica, and track events like the Real Street Shootout, rolling exhaust contest, burnout and donut competitions. For even more wheels in motion, Saturday night brought the first-ever Downtown Carlisle Association Chrysler Parade, where 140+ cars rolled from the Carlisle Expo Center through downtown—much to the delight of the community.
While the 2025 event is in the books, planning for 2026 is already underway. Mark your calendars for July 10–12, 2026, as the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals returns with even more Mopar power and passion. Of course, the automotive flea market will again feature hundreds of vendors selling millions of parts, collectibles, and merchandise—but taking center stage will be 100 Years of the Imperial, 50 Years of Adult Toys (Trucks, Vans, and SUVs of the late ‘70s), and 60 Years of the Dodge Charger.
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Carlisle, PA – Following last year’s Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, there was a slow-building buzz that its 2025 offering could be one for the ages—with the planned Chrysler 100 celebration drawing in guests from around the world. Well…over two years’ worth of planning, a gallery of amazing cars, plus other exceptional displays made this year’s event (July 11–13 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds) one that will go down in history as the largest Carlisle Chrysler Nationals car show ever held!
As numbers go, 3,201 cars were registered for the Showfield, setting an all-new high for Chrysler weekend. This total is 51 more than the previous record set in 2023 and marks just the fourth time since the event’s inception in 1991 that Showfield totals topped the 3,000 mark. It’s also the fourth time in as many years, showing that this event continues to grow in popularity. In fact, the show is so popular that, despite not officially starting until Friday the 11th, by mid-afternoon on Thursday, July 10, the grounds were already packed with guests eager to squeeze as much fun out of their vacation as possible—including parts shopping within the sold-out automotive flea market.
But why did they come? Of course, the Chrysler 100 celebration was THE jumping-off point, bringing vehicles to Carlisle ranging from an early 1924 Chrysler Six to today’s Pacifica offerings. With past meeting present, a few futuristic looks were showcased too—including concepts like the Chrysler Atlantic and the equally visionary Halcyon. (Was the 2000 Hemi C convertible concept car shown? No?)
Three of those four cars also served as centerpieces for Friday’s marquee moment: a Fireside Chat/Q&A session with Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell. Ms. Feuell addressed a packed grandstand of enthusiasts for more than 30 minutes, sharing thoughts on Chrysler’s past, present, and future while fielding hard-hitting questions submitted by Carlisle fans. From there, she toured the grounds, talking with car owners, seeing displays (including the Chrysler Brand showcase near the midway), browsing flea market vendors, and even checking out the Chrysler-built and Chrysler-powered 1943 Sherman tank.
The celebration also welcomed Frank Rhodes, great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, who brought unmatched energy, memorabilia, and merchandise direct from the family vault. Frank teamed up with Bill Adams and Robert Soule, both members of the Walter P. Chrysler Club, to pull off a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Frank and Ms. Feuell weren’t the only guests, nor was the Chrysler 100 the only major display. The show also highlighted 55 Years of the AAR ’Cuda and Challenger T/A, a 60th and 61st Anniversary of the 1965 A990 and A864 Hemi Cars respectively, a 30th Anniversary gallery of Neons, and the beloved Mopar Survivors Display.
Also appearing at Carlisle were special guests including Steve Dulcich from MotorTrend TV, Mark “Fletch” Fletcher, Australian host of Classic Restos, Linda Vaughn, the First Lady of Motorsports, Claudia Abel (Ms. Direct Connection), drag racing legends like Butch Leal, engineers from the NASCAR Daytona program, Herb McCandless, Buddy Martin, the Ramchargers, Golden Commandos, the Missile Group, and many more.
Each day had something for everyone, including seminars, autograph sessions, open autocross runs, the Chrysler Stow ‘n Go Challenge with the Pacifica, and track events like the Real Street Shootout, rolling exhaust contest, burnout and donut competitions. For even more wheels in motion, Saturday night brought the first-ever Downtown Carlisle Association Chrysler Parade, where 140+ cars rolled from the Carlisle Expo Center through downtown—much to the delight of the community.
While the 2025 event is in the books, planning for 2026 is already underway. Mark your calendars for July 10–12, 2026, as the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals returns with even more Mopar power and passion. Of course, the automotive flea market will again feature hundreds of vendors selling millions of parts, collectibles, and merchandise—but taking center stage will be 100 Years of the Imperial, 50 Years of Adult Toys (Trucks, Vans, and SUVs of the late ‘70s), and 60 Years of the Dodge Charger.
73Coupe
Senior Member
I'm not into the early '60s cars that much, nor convertibles, but this 1963 Polara caught my eye. Sometimes a car just has all the right ingredients to be more than a sum of its parts, and this was a good example for me at least. It appeared to have been restored perfectly.
$34,500 - what do y'all think?
That's really nice and probably priced about right.
73Coupe
Senior Member
Inside Building 'T' .....
This is a Diamondback radial with custom WW....
This is a Diamondback radial with custom WW....
THANKS for posting these terrific photos - the appearance of not one, but TWO turbine cars was the best surprise I could have hoped for. This Centennial exhibit alone was worth the trip.I hope everyone got over to the Expo Center.
I only grabbed a couple pics.
Not one, but two Turbine cars.
The Chrysler Atlantic. Mrs. Big John asked me if I could get this one for her birthday..
And Walter P's toolbox. As someone that spent some years as a Tool & Diemaker, I really appreciated this. Some of these tools were made by him.
The Imperial in building T was a magnificent and beautiful car for sure.
I have some issues with the actual paint color. It just doesn't look like any B3 I have ever seen. Is the Chrysler color different than the plymouth and dodge colors?
I unfortunately did not get a picture of the tag on this Imperial. Anyone else get it?
I have some issues with the actual paint color. It just doesn't look like any B3 I have ever seen. Is the Chrysler color different than the plymouth and dodge colors?
I unfortunately did not get a picture of the tag on this Imperial. Anyone else get it?
I will ask the owner to share the Imperial tag. The owner of the beautiful blue 70 Imperial is very meticulous about his cars and is restoring TB (my old triple black 73 Imperial) right now, I was so happy when I found out that TB went to a great home.
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73Coupe
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Murray's 1960 Desoto in the Expo center:
Downtown Carlisle after the parade on Saturday night...
Downtown Carlisle after the parade on Saturday night...
SportFury70
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SportFury70
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Very nice sign!
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