STEPHANIE HOO and PETER HAMLIN trace the roller coaster ride of the venerated brand.
A shaky beginning, followed by an 80-year history -- and counting.
Several small failures, a few major hits. A government bailout, then a miraculous turnaround. A takeover that never quite worked, salvaged with a $7.4 billion sale.
For an idea of how topsy-turvy the automotive industry can be, look no further than Chrysler.
Follow the fortunes of the Big Three's most turbulent member -- sold Monday by Daimler-Benz to private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management.
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Stephanie Hoo is asap's business writer. Peter Hamlin is an asap interactive designer.
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