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searth
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Posted: Jan 28, 2004, 9:43 PM
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what was the pt styled after?
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i heard the buick or chrysler airflow. anyone know?
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taikuchin
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Posted: Jan 29, 2004, 1:04 AM
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i heard the buick or chrysler airflow. anyone know?
I dont think it was any one car, maybe the convertable.
Some think it looks like a 37 Ford.?
We should be so lucky!
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PTCCmike
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Posted: Jan 29, 2004, 10:59 AM
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"Chrysler PT Cruiser is a celebration of automotive heritage coupled with innovation, efficiency and a twist of rebellion," Bryan Nesbitt, - PT Cruiser exterior designer.
Guess who's PT Cruiser was the one I first drove?
Bryan Nesbitt
The whole story of how and why the PT was made is nicley detailed in this book:
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searth
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Posted: Jan 30, 2004, 9:25 AM
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yeh the 37 ford looks really close. Nice car.
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jt04GT
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Posted: Mar 18, 2004, 6:55 PM
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I woulda guessed a '36-39 Ford too....I call mine (04GT) a modern day street rod or "mod-rod" for short!
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Russ Bear
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Posted: Jun 7, 2004, 4:03 PM
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 "37" Ford.
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PurpleTub
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Posted: Nov 22, 2004, 11:32 AM
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I'll add my 2 cents on this. I think it's the '40 ford sedan from the front door back. The '40 ford sedan had a smooth rear end from the roof to roll pan.
I still can't find anything that gets close to the front end. Although, there are a few late 40's models from all the big 3 that get close.
PurpleTub
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MoparErnie
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My 3 cents, the best of the late 30's Fords. I agree. And I'm glad it does not have a flat-head! 
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Posted: Mar 13, 2005, 12:11 AM
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 My husband informed me just yesterday, that the man who created the PT Cruiser has now taken a job for Chevrolet & that Chrysler will no longer produce PT Cruisers & he is also in the process of creating something simular for Chevrolet. (A dodge deaker told him this) Has any one heard this to be true?
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FloweryBranchCruiser
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Brian Nesbitt has, indeed, been hired away (this is not news, he has been gone for about three years). The new HHR is reminiscent of an old Suburban. If the price is anything like the SSR, it will flop!
As usual, the Dodge dealer is on the cutting edge of the news. NOT!
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MoparErnie
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Posted: Mar 13, 2005, 8:21 PM
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 It was at the Chicago Auto Show. It is larger than the PT. The frontend tried to copy the PT, but the rear was strickly at GM box. No price was on it. It just looks like another GM SUV with a "different" nose.
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Posted: Jun 29, 2005, 6:52 PM
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 Hello.According to the Book on the history of the PT Cruiser that i read the concept of the PT and its design started for scratch and that they did not use no pre existing car for it.Peace Out.
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His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......
Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on
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Nesbit did jump ship and the Chevy PT wannabee is nothing more than that.I think that GM are Einsteins,lets build another retro car that will probably flop and compete with the Vibe,product of a PT and Matrix night of drunken sex,and the overpriced retro wheel barrel with wheels.In conclusion lets not forget about Chevys stellar quality track record and you have the makings of a winner.Right and I have seaside property in Arizona to sell you.PEACE OUT
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Mike Casabianca
His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......
Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on
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Sailboat Steve
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I don't know what the PT was styled after, but the HHR looks like it was styled after a weekend of smoking crack. 
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Richard in Idaho
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I think it was the '37 Ford but would guess he had a free reign at Chrysler. Would also guess that was not so at GM.
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1rooster
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The PT was styled after "ITSSELF". The best there is,the best there was and the best there will ever be.
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foggy
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 I agree with 1rooster, the P.T. has a style all it's own, I think that's why I loved it from the start. It has a few things about it that reminds me of several old cars. I've owned a lot of old cars in my time, 40 Ford sedan, 36 Chevy coupe, 39 Buick coupe, 32 Ford coupe and have worked on many more, the P.T. reminds me of all of them in some ways. I just like the cruiser for it's own unique style.
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