National Press Release

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking to stretch your holiday budget while finding the perfect gift for the auto enthusiast on your list? Look no further than the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Gift Shop.

All merchandise is discounted 10 - 50 percent through Dec. 30.

The sale kicks off Saturday, Nov. 15 with opening festivities for the Museum's annual Cars, Trees & Traditions exhibition, including Santa, crafts, face painting, entertainment and refreshments. The event runs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum Gift Shop is stocked with exclusive and hard-to-find Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge, Hemi(R), Hudson, Mopar(R), Plymouth, Viper and retro logo collectibles and souvenirs. The shop also features the Chrysler Design Gallery - die-cast models and original desktop sculptures from the Chrysler Design Studios.

Among the finds that are sure to unwrap delight are a variety of unique timepieces, many adorned with logos, including:

-- chrome-faced air cleaner, disc brake rotor and speedometer-style wall clocks;

    -- desktop clocks such as a bold Jeep logo license plate-style; and
    -- an array of men's and ladies' wristwatches.

For the literary set, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Gift Shop offers how-to manuals and coffee table books brimming with bold vintage and modern photography and illustrations, including:

-- DeSoto Automobiles by Dennis David;

-- Hemi Muscle Cars by Darwin Holmstrom;

-- NASCAR Encyclopedia, The Complete Record of America's Most Popular Sport, by Peter Golenbock and Greg Fielden;

-- Maximum Performance: Mopar Super Stock Drag Racing, 1962 -1969 by Jim Schild;

-- Standard Catalogue of 1950s Chryslers by Jon Robinson; and

-- Virgil Exner, Visioneer: The Official Biography of Virgil M. Exner, Designer Extraordinaire by Peter Grist.

The Gift Shop carries an array of die-cast models featuring opening doors, hoods, trunks and other moveable parts, featuring:

-- 1:18 scale 1928 Chrysler Model 72 Le Mans Race Car and 1:32 scale 1936 Chrysler Imperial C10 Airflow Sedan - both original reproductions of vehicles in the Museum's collection; and

-- 1:24 scale 2008 Dodge Challenger in black or orange.

Apparel and jewelry are always a great gift and the Walter P. Chrysler Museum has it covered with a wide range of men's, women's and children's wearables, including:

    -- brightly colored adult t-shirts featuring modern and retro brand logos,
       including Challenger, 'Cuda, The Dodge Scat Pack, Hemi, The Plymouth
       Rapid Transit System, Super Bee and Viper;
    -- brand logo adult sweatshirts, hoodies and fleece shirts;
    -- adjustable brand logo caps; and
    -- assorted lapel pins, charm bracelets, parts earrings and key chains.

The Museum's eclectic mix of merchandise also includes an assortment of home and office accessories, posters, signs, toys, videos/DVDs, CDs and more.

To view many of the Gift Shop's collectibles and souvenirs, visit http://www.chryslerheritage.com .

The Museum Gift Shop is located on the main level of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, at the corner of Featherstone and Squirrel Roads on Chrysler's Auburn Hills, Mich., complex. The Museum is accessible from I-75 at exit 78 (Chrysler Dr.).

The Gift Shop is open during regular Museum hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and noon - 6 p.m. Sunday. Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

The Museum Gift Shop accepts orders by phone (248.944.0434) or fax (248.944.0460). Shipping charges and sales tax (according to the rate in the customer's state) are added.

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is a public charity as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Museum accepts donations of cash, securities, vehicles and other property and all contributions are tax- deductible to the fullest extent provided by law.

SOURCE Walter P. Chrysler Museum