Classic Chrysler Proves It’s Tougher Than Modern Cars

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Classic Chrysler Proves It’s Tougher Than Modern Cars

A classic Chrysler New Yorker that was rear-ended by a modern car demonstrated they don’t make them like they used to. The owner took to social media to share the aftermath of the crash, which shows the front end of the newer vehicle demolished and the classic taking seemingly no damage.

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Actually, the old Chrysler lost its rear license plate and the plastic holder. But the bumper and everything else on it looks just fine. But the other car, which is something like a Dodge Dart or Toyota Corolla – it’s really hard to tell at this point – had its front end crumpled like an accordion.

We know newer vehicles are designed with crumple zones, so the modern sedan did what it was supposed to. That keeps the energy from the impact reaching the people inside the vehicle, at least to a point, reducing the likelihood of injuries.

Image via Detroit’s Forgotten Wheels/Facebook

But the owner of the Chrysler doesn’t mention even a sore neck or back from the collision. Instead, the Facebook post about the crash reads as follows:

“So, how’s your day going ? I was just driving home from company picnic… Cop said ‘they don’t make them like they used to..’ when he saw the ‘damage’ on my 1973 Chrysler New Yorker : the license plate fell off.”

People had plenty of jokey replies to the post about the Chrysler “eating” the other vehicle or the modern car being the New Yorker’s crumple zone.

However, some believe the photos are some sort of “setup” to make it look like the classic car wasn’t damaged in the crash that creamed the other ride. We suppose they believe this is some conspiracy of the classic automobile industry or some such nonsense.

But we know from experience the right modern trucks and SUVs would’ve held up similarly to the classic Chrysler. Part of it has to do with how the vehicle is constructed. If you know, you know.

Images via Detroit’s Forgotten Wheels/Facebook