This company made a bunch of Chrysler PT Cruisers with gullwing doors but for a very good reason
- This modified Chrysler PT Cruiser is unlike anything else
- It’s been retrofitted with gullwing doors
- They’ve been fitted to the car for a very specific reason too
Published on Jan 04, 2025 at 6:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 03, 2025 at 10:45 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
We see a lot of unique cars on Facebook Marketplace, and this modified Chrysler PT Cruiser is the latest.
Listings range from the good to the bad and even the downright bizarre.
This modified Chrysler PT Cruiser, though, is unlike anything we’ve seen before.
One of the most memorable vehicles of the turn-of-the-millennium neo-retro movement has been retrofitted with gullwing doors – here’s why.
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Chrysler PT Cruiser
Hailing from the turn of the millennium, Chrysler paired mid-century design with economy car parts and built something that was cool for a brief period of time.
The compact car invoking 1930s aesthetics was built by the American automotive brand from 2001 until 2010.
Originally planned as a Plymouth model before it was discontinued, the PT ‘Personal Transport’ Cruiser was marketed as a Chrysler.
Inside the cabin, it’s notable for its high roof – like the – eVita EV concept – high h-point seating with flexible cargo and passenger configurations, plus a multi-level rear cargo shelf.
Retrofitted gullwing doors
However, this listing on Facebook Marketplace in Oilville, Virginia, US, had an unexpected addition in the shape of gullwing doors – and there was a very good reason behind it.
The additions were thought to have been made by Freedom Motors, a retrofitter that modified Chrysler PT Cruisers for wheelchair accessibility.
As well as the large gullwing doors and electric ramps enabling easy entry, the Cruisers had various configurations for the wheelchair user in the driver or passenger position.
Integrated wheelchair docking systems and hand controls allow users to drive from their chair – not unlike this innovative all-terrain wheelchair that can tackle any landscape.
The model was pitched as a ‘cool’ alternative to traditional wheelchair-accessible van models.
This listed example being sold by H&C used car dealership, has 77,000 miles on the clock, an automatic transmission, and a rich blue finish.
It can be yours for $5,800 plus a $399 dealer processing fee ($6,200 total).
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
