Chrysler

The 1959 Chrysler 300E is the fifth edition of the letter-series 300. Basically the same car as the 1958 300-D, but sported a horizontal-bar grille instead of the previous eggcrate and a 413-cid wedgehead V-8 instead of the fabled Hemi. (more…)

With the improvement of its hemispherical head V8 engine, Chrysler had a top performer in the early 1950s. Chrysler engineers perfected the 331cu. in. and proved its race value in Europe at Lemans. Also in these years they hired a new stylist, Virgil Exner, who thoroughly redesigned the entire Chrysler line and created what they called "The Forward Look" in 1955. His designs were simple, but strong - without much chrome on the sides. He created the illusion of fast, forward movement, hence the name. (more…)