Michigan, - Walter P Chrysler Museum has been visited by more than 35,000 people. The financial crisis left five active employees and 126 volunteers. Today, only Chrysler history is framed in a memoir.
Walter P Chrysler Museum a "historical park" U.S. auto manufacturers that have closed due to unable to meet operating costs. It was announced through the official release that circulated on Saturday (1/12) and then, and make sure closing from 1 January.
Historic museum, which opened in 1999, it contains 67 vehicles, displayed on three floors. In addition to Chrysler, also displayed several other brands under the auspices of the Chrysler Group, Dodge and Jeep like that have a lot of memories.
Long story also spoke with the legendary brands that have gone, like Hudson, Rambler, Willys-Overland, American Motors, DeSoto, to Plymouth. The oldest inhabitant is Rambler Runabout Roadster that was launched in 1902. Valuable collections that will be purchased by Chrysler Group itself.
"The proceeds will be combined with the cash will be handed over to the museum and the Chrysler Foundation. These funds will be used to support a range of local community activities and charitable organizations, "said Brian Glowiak, Vice President Chrysler Foundation.
If you still want to see the museum's collection for the last time, the car manufacturer who also had contact with the bailout or bailouts from the U.S. government a few years ago, it will hold a special exhibition. Later, all the facilities at the museum will be utilized for the benefit of another company.
