Searching for folks who know 1961 Chryslers

Hello all,

I'm a writer with Hemmings Motor News, and I'm working on a buyer's guide that covers the 1961 Chrysler lineup for our next issue of Hemmings Magazine. I don't know anything about these cars, so I'd like to find some knowledgeable folks who can tell me about what their good and bad points are, trouble spots (rust/mechanicals), what parts are very hard to find, and anything else that might be useful to someone who has never before considered a '61 Chrysler.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated! Please email me at mmccourt@hemmings.com. Cheers!

Though one.. I have always considered those '57-'65 Mopars as a whole and . . .I have had never a bad thing to say abou these cars.. Me and my brother have owned '57, '62, '64 Imperials, '62 and '65 Chryslers. Close friends owns '61 Imperial, '60 Chrysler etc etc.. OK, I know, that the 61's didn't have a frame anymore except on Imperials. But still the basic construction , like torsion bars remained the same (NOT a bad thing NO!!!).

It's hard to say bad points because you always(as you know) have to think them as a OLD CARS, not like they have just came out of factory..

After 30-40 years of use the generators/alternators usually need replacement like the whole charging system.

Also those inner door handles are always those parts that are broken..

Here's couple of shots of one '61 Chrysler that won first price in it's class this year in Finland , Forssa Pick-Nick .