Welcome to the New Year, Moparians!
As we usher in another year, let’s set our sights on a journey filled with happiness, prosperity, and good health. For many of us, the start of the year is marked by a deep freeze, but we remain optimistic that these cold days will soon give way to clear and sunny roads. I personally look forward to rolling my car out of the garage and firing it up as soon as the weather improves.
WPC NEWS Update
This edition of WPC NEWS will be brief, much like the previous one. As mentioned before, our publication is currently undergoing a transition. We anticipate that by the next issue, we will be back on track and making progress toward our goals for the newsletter.
Feature Article: Harold Mermel’s Collection
This issue features an article from longtime member Harold Mermel. Harold has generously shared his impressive car collection with us in previous editions, and this time he is highlighting two of his beautiful Chryslers. We thank Harold for continuing to share his passion and expertise with our community.
Member Story: Chris Vitale
We are also proud to present an article by Chris Vitale, who is currently writing a book about his experiences growing up in a Chrysler family and working for over three decades at Ma Mopar. This is the first installment of his story, providing valuable insights into what made Walter P’s company thrive.
Upcoming Events
Be sure to check out the “save the date” page, which includes details about the 2026 WPC Club National car meet. Now is the perfect time to start planning your attendance and preparing your car for the event.
Chrysler Events Calendar
Don’t miss the Calendar of Chrysler events included in this issue. There are exciting happenings all across the country, and you are likely to find an event that is perfect for showcasing your cherished ride.
Corrections and Housekeeping
On a housekeeping note, the last issue contained some errors that need to be addressed. There was a mix-up in the captions for the Charger story, with captions from an earlier issue ending up in its place. Additionally, the inside back cover advertisement had garbled text. As Editor, I take responsibility for these mistakes, as I missed them when giving final approval to the printer. Mea culpa, mea culpa. I am grateful that these errors were pointed out, and I hope that more careful eyes will help prevent such issues in the future.
Yours, in Mopar motoring,
Frank Pascoe, Editor
