Kustom Kruiser: 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser

The PT Cruiser was sold by Chrysler from 2000 through 2010 to aging Costco Hawaiian shirt shoppers who picked it out of the lineup of econoboxes at their nearest mile-o-cars because it looked retro but still had the same useability and driving characteristics of a Prius.  The two questions most often asked at the dealership were can I drive it in sandals and do the rainbow grateful dead stickers come from the factory? Today's PT, however, has been given the full 30's gangster treatment from an owner and it looks...well...interesting. I won't pretend that it is my cup of tea, but it looks like someone spent some serious time building this thing and it will certainly make an impression.  Find this 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser offered for $7900 in Murfreesboro, TN via hemmings. Tip from Barbpaddles.

Thursday Twister: Given Up

Welcome to the  Thursday Twister, -- our weekly session of crossfit for the mind. Today I want to ask the question -- what car announces to the world that you have given up?

P is for Poseur: 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

P is for poseurs, pansies and petrified pedants.  P isn't for powerful and it certainly isn't for pants-dropping, unless you are referring to a prostate exam...because PT cruisers are predominantly driven by aging Costco Hawaiian shirt shoppers who picked it out of the lineup of econoboxes at their nearest mile-o-cars because it looked retro but still had the same useability and driving characteristics of a Prius.  The two questions most often asked at the dealership are can I drive it in sandals and do the rainbow grateful dead stickers come from the factory?  FULL STOP -- today we are going to break down that stereotype.  It's time to put the PT Barnum back in the PT Cruiser.  Find this 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser with SRT-4 drivetrain offered for $7,500 in Chardon, OH via craigslist.