North Pole Newsflash — Exclusive Pictures!!

[bamfordsgarage]

Dateline: Canada's High Arctic In a move sure to be decried by traditionalists the world over, there is word from the North Pole that the centuries-old practice of delivering Christmas presents by sleigh may be coming to an end and Santa's reindeer put out to pasture.

Santa spokesman Con Doatney explained that as the world population continues to grow and further strain the current delivery system, they have been forced to look at mechanization to speed up the process and ensure that no good kids are left without presents on Christmas morning.

According to Fleet Maintenance Chief Him Tadams, the Santa organization had evaluated a wide variety of motorized conveyances for suitablilty for the task, and had settled on the Post-War Mopar automobile for its legendary reliability and long lifespan.

The particular car chosen for testing was a Canadian-built 1947 Dodge D25 which recently established an enviable record for Arctic performance and reliability.

Photos: The D25 just back from another grueling test run; Yes, he is this small — how else would he get down those gas furnace chimneys??

[greg g]

HO HO HO!!! Santa will be ridin in style.

[Andydodge]

This is why I like this forum.....................just made me laugh & smile........thanks guys................regards from Oz.....andyd

[Robert Horne]

You may need a police escort..

[Robert Horne]

You may need a escort to help keep you awake, as long as you have seat belts....

[bamfordsgarage]

You may need a escort to help keep you awake, as long as you have seat belts....

While she may not be wearing a seat belt, her personal flotation devices are in place.

[RobertKB]

Chris, aka Santa Claus. Ditch Jerry and have the lady in blue ride shotgun. Mrs. Claus may not approve, but..............everyone needs a present.

[Plymouthy Adams]

don't know her, can't speak of her character but it is obvious she is putting up a big front..

[Don Coatney]

You may need a escort to help keep you awake, as long as you have seat belts....

Now that makes me think twice about being naughty. Hopefully I can muster up my "Con" skills and have Santa stop off at my place first.

[T120]

Hmm..To heck wih the North Pole...The lyrics of "Come Fly With Me" come to mind

[Robert Horne]

You may need a little more escort security if coming by way of Cleveland, Ohio.

[Andydodge]

Thats whats called an independant front end..............Chrysler engineering at its best..........lol............andyd

[bamfordsgarage]

Dateline: Canada's High Arctic Still reeling from the worldwide backlash over their recent announcement that Santa's beloved reindeer would be retired this year, Santa spokesman Con Doatney revealed today the organization has developed a hybrid Reindeer/Dodge contraption to "maximize present delivery system efficiency, respect our centuries-old heritage, and benefit from optimized navigational abilities particularly during inclement weather". (Editor's note: there is some evidence that Doatney is remunerated on a per-syllable basis.)

The actual hybridization details remain a closely-guarded secret, the entire operation being carried out in a special "skunkworks" deep within Santa's workshops, under the close supervision of Fleet Maintenance Chief Him Tadams. Doatney wrapped up the press conference by emphasizing the term "skunkworks" had absolutely nothing to do with the spicy burritos Hadams consumed by the bucketful during the 24-7 hybridization project.

[frankieflathead]

Progress is inevitable, and mechanization it's herald. A wise and prudent choice for dependable package delivery. One request tho', Chris. Please tell Santa that, when he gets to my house, he can take the presents with him but please leave the D25!

Edited December 22, 2012 by frankieflathead

[JIPJOBXX]

Ok Santa has had it with all this going on and here is what he going to give you for Christmas!!

[RobertKB]

I love this forum!!

[Andydodge]

So..........there are some presents even Santa ain't gunna wrap?...........lol................just pissed myself, lol............thanks......andyd.

[mrwrstory]

Here's Plymouth's response to the "High Arctic Dodge",....nada hybrid, runs on pure methane!

[Don Coatney]

I hope all had a merry Christmas.

Con Doatney