WB Chrysler Museum Closing Its Doors For Good

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Walter P Chrysler Museum Closing Its Doors For Good

WPC Museum closing its doors for good

by David Zatz on Thursday, November 3, 2016
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum was, ironically, created during the reign of Daimler. Showcasing some of Chrysler Corporation’s triumphs from old times and new, along with those of associated companies (e.g. Hudson and Nash), the museum was able to show off concept cars, racing cars, firsts (e.g. the first minivan), and other notable cars and trucks.



When Chrysler was foundering, the museum was temporarily closed to the public but left intact; it was then opened for special events, such as the annual Chrysler Employees Motorsports Association car show. This year, it had more regular openings, as administrators tried to keep costs low while still engaging the public.



Today, Allpar has been told that the Museum will be permanently closing its doors, making Chrysler/FCA US the only member of the “Detroit Three” without a public museum (GM’s is usually closed to the public, but can be reserved for special events).



The last open day will be December 18, 2016; after that, the contents will presumably be safely stored away as the building is converted to office space.

FCA has confirmed this report:

After opening to the public on a limited basis through 2016, FCA US confirms that it will convert the Walter P. Chrysler Museum into much needed office space with Dec. 18, 2016, being its last public day. The Company will continue to preserve its historical vehicles and will showcase them at internal and external events including being on display around the Chrysler Technology Center and other FCA US facilities.
 
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Thanks Sergio for helping to shave .0000000001% for the shareholders, bet if it were full of Ferrari crap it wouldn't be closing...
 

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What a bummer. I am just glad I had the opportunity to tour it a time or two in the past. Thanks VCA.
 
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