February 2, 2004 – Dodge Ram SRT-10 sets speed record for production trucks
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September 23, 1969 – The Dodge Challenger hits the market
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August 11, 1980 – Frank Sinatra drives the first 1981 Chrysler Imperial off assembly line
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February 10, 1955 – Chrysler 300 goes on sale
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