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Will the Chrysler Dream Cruiser become a collector vehicle?
The Dream Cruiser Series Editions
Chrysler released five distinct versions of the Dream Cruiser during the lifespan of the PT Cruiser: Series 1 (2002): Painted in "Inca Gold" with a matching yellow/beige interior and a naturally aspirated 2.4L engine. Series 2 (2003): Featured "Tangerine Dream" metallic burnt orange paint and came equipped with the high-output turbo engine. Series 3 (2004): Highlighted by a two-tone Midnight Blue/Silver paint scheme, 17-inch chrome wheels, and the 220-hp GT turbo engine with sequential VIN tracking. Series 4 (2005): Built as a convertible variant finished in a special "Fluid Blue" color. Series 5 (2009): The final iteration, featuring retro-themed pinstriping, a choice of pearl white or black exterior, and custom chrome accents.
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08-09-2026, 09:42 AM
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I can't imagine any variant of the PT Cruiser ever being collectible, but there are folks that'll collect anything.
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You could store your Beanie Baby collection in the Dream Cruiser and really cash in on the financial windfall that's sure to happen.
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It feels like the same demographic to me. There's probably people who think the duck collection they have on the dashboard of their Jeep is a valuable asset.
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08-09-2026, 11:20 AM
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^ Oh. My. God.
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I’m tempted to buy all 5 of those PT cruisers and host a crash up derby on my farm this winter…
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Considering there’s a collectors market for the Pinto, why not?
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My wife's all-time favorite car was her 2005 PT Cruiser GT Turbo convertible! She wants another one
I've been looking casually for a year or so .... Identical to this one: 
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I'll admit; when talk started around the PT Cruiser and spy shots started dropping, I had an idea that maybe one could be deconstructed in a way to resemble something like this; I tried and tried to think of ways to create such a thing in my mind, but my imagination isn't strong and healthy enough to see the '34 5-window lowboy death-rod in a PT Cruiser. (I'd keep the skinny tires but I wouldn't have used K/H wires, I'd do the steelies with poverty covers, but...moot point....)
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A friend had one of the first PT's in the area. For a short period of time, she had regular offers for her purchase price plus $10K.
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08-09-2026, 04:55 PM
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As with most things from a strictly Automotive Zeitgeist perspective, RCR and Mr. Regular answered the question beautifully 10 years ago. Is the review as powerful and heartbreaking as their AW11 review? Yes and No. Is it as hilarious as the Mix CD segment from their Cadillac XLR review? Hell, yes. In the words of Mr. Regular, "It's strangely calming, especially if your life is a mess. It's like the safety and familiarity of a Wawa at 2 in the morning. Because there are few things in this world more Pennsylvania than Hoagiefest. So for everybody who wants to make fun of the PT Cruiser, know that this machine comforts them in an angry world."
However, since Chrysler sold 1.35 million units, even the special editions will potentially have the non-value of a Thomas Kinkade or Terry Redlin print, or a collection of Longaberger baskets. Enjoy...
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^LOL^
I'll give it to the PTC. It's 1 positive is that it took crappy compliance vehicle and made it look different from the rest of the crappy appliance vehicles. I never drove or rode in one. I did drive a couple/few Dodge neons, and I thought they were awful, and I'm pretty sure the PTC was based on the neon platform.
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The one negative I remember from my wife's car was it had the turning radius of a stretch limousine!
 It was crazy for such a small car. I will admit it was an extremely reliable car. She put a lot of miles on it and there were no repairs needed beyond maintenance items. I will keep this thread updated if one eventually appears in my driveway ...
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  Just kidding!!! Seriously though, I have a good friend who had a Pontiac Aztek and he loved that weird quirky thing but then again, he's kind of weird and quirky also so... Sent from my SM-S916U using Tapatalk
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Let's all remember that as Thomas Magnum had the Ferrari 308 and Jim Rockford the Pontiac Firebird, Michael Scott had his PT Cruiser...
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Old Track Car
Kachow
1976 Porsche 930
Carrera
1983 Audi Turbo Ur quattro
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
1983 Audi SCCA Pro Rally Open Class (SOLD)
1971 Porsche 911 2.5L Hotrod (SOLD)
1981 Audi Ur quattro Euro (SOLD)
1988 BMW E30 M3 (SOLD)
1985 Audi Ur quattro (SOLD)
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera (SOLD)
The Rally Wabbit
2004 BMW E46 M3 SMG (SOLD)
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 (SOLD)
2007 Jaguar XK (SOLD)
