'Surfin' USA' by the Beach Boys Voted Best Song to Cruise to While Driving with the Top Down According to Chrysler Group Survey

* The Beatles hit "Here Comes the Sun" and "Take It Easy" by the Eagles were chosen as the second and third top songs respectively * Overwhelmingly, 67 percent of respondents prefer to let their hair blow free while driving in a convertible

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28 -- The number-one song to cruise top-down to is Surfin' USA by the Beach Boys, according to a recent online survey conducted by Chrysler Group, America's convertible company. The survey results were collected as part of a promotion to kick-off Top Down Days -- the nation's official celebration of the 2004 convertible season that recognizes the convertible as the ultimate summer icon -- and in conjunction with the introduction of two new Chrysler convertibles, the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster and Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible.

"Chrysler is America's convertible company with more soft-top options than any other automaker," said George Murphy, Senior Vice-President. "The Top Down Days survey helps Chrysler Group learn more about the people who are driving our convertibles."

Chrysler Group also invited drivers who took part in the survey to enter the Top Down Days sweepstakes when they visited http://www.topdowndays.com/ . Almost two million people played to win the Top Down Days Sweepstakes by clicking on floating balloons revealing either a fun convertible fact or an automatic entry into the sweepstakes. The sweepstakes began on May 21, 2004, and accepted its final entry on July 6, 2004. The web site will remain active through Labor Day.

As a result of this sweepstakes, Frances Blalock of Pink Hill, N.C., is now the proud owner of a new 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible.

"I am thrilled to be the winner of a new 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible," said Frances Blalock. "I've always wanted a convertible and look forward to enjoying the top down weather while cruising around with my friends."

Other summer survey results collected on http://www.topdowndays.com/ include:

* Road less traveled: The best place to drive a convertible, with 46 percent, was on a winding road followed closely by the beach with 38 percent.

* Seeing red: Given the choice, 44 percent voted red as the top exterior convertible color.

* Star gazing topped the list of best things to do in a convertible with the top down, followed closely by singing along with the radio.

In addition to the summer survey and sweepstakes, the interactive site features expert summer style advice and convertible hair tips so drivers can take the top-down in style this season.

America's Convertible Company

Today, Chrysler Group's heritage of open-top driving is thriving with a selection of convertibles that offer consumers a soft-top option no matter what their preferred style.

* New 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible - same great innovative design as the popular PT Cruiser, it now has a convertible too and a luxuriously refined interior.

* New 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - combines Chrysler brand's signature design and convertible leadership with proven engineering. For a sophisticated driver looking to get noticed, Crossfire Roadster can drop its top in 22 seconds.

* Chrysler Sebring Convertible - America's most popular convertible, it is ergonomically designed for unmatched driving comfort.

* Dodge Viper Roadster - the ultimate sports car gone topless for the convertible lover with a passion for driving.

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