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[Closed] PIC: Custom PT Cruiser, caution hard on the eyes,

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(@dickjwa)
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PIC: Custom PT Cruiser, caution hard on the eyes,

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(@BenD Lampson)
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I was a Chrysler dealership technician when these came out...ALL of them are hard on the eyes!



   
(@dickjwa)
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Same here. I worked at a Chrysler dealer and I

Thought these were not good looking. If it was a retro look it missed it by a mile.



   
Frank Kocour
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These cars are like little girls' dolls. They beg to be dressed up. This one is pretty cool and and that large trophy in the back seat attests to its popularity.



   
John Kuvakas
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I had one. I loved it. The PT Cruiser was the on that started the whole retro design craze.

It was definitely retro, taking its cues from the '39 Fords.

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 Joop
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looks like it is a prize-winner.



   
(@jack-dodds)
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I had a metallic red one; it was a great little grocery-getter!



   
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