The Retro Styled Cruiser
The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro styled station wagon built by Chrysler. It draws its style from vehicles of yesteryears. It was launched in 2001 as an entry for the retro market. The “PT” may stand for “Personal Transportation. Unofficially, the name may stand for “Plymouth Truck”, as it harks back to the 1930s line of Plymouth Trucks. It may also stand for “panel truck”.
Over the years the basic shape of the PT Cruiser remained the same, though Chrysler have introduced a number of different versions with it. In 2006, Chrysler redesigned and improved the engine of the car. For the model year 2008, The PT Cruiser is available in the small wagon or convertible body forms.
The 2008 PT Cruiser Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible, available in one trim only, the Base.
