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Star of the Forward Look: 1958 Plymouth

Posted on March 9, 2021 by MCG

For 1958 the tagline at Plymouth was “The Star of the Forward Look,” and for once this was no idle ad agency boast. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Forward Look, Plymouth, Virgil Exner

Suddenly it’s 1960: Plymouth for 1957

Posted on December 3, 2020 by MCG

The Chrysler Corporation rattled the foundations of the auto industry in 1957, while also creating one of the more memorable slogans of the car biz: “Suddenly, it’s 1960.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Chuck Jordan, Suddenly It's 1960, Virgil Exner

First By Far With a Postwar Car: Studebaker for 1947

Posted on August 27, 2020 by MCG

To car-hungry American motorists, the radically styled 1947 Studebaker must have looked like the future on four wheels. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1947 Studebaker, Raymond Loewy, Starlight Coupe, Studebaker, Virgil Exner

King of the Tailfin: Virgil Exner’s Project 613

Posted on November 27, 2019 by MCG

Chrysler styling chief Virgil Exner rocked the Motor City to its core with the Chrysler Forward Look line for 1957. But behind the scenes, he had even bigger ideas.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Coropration', Chrysler Project 613, Virgil Exner

Video: Introducing the 1955 Plymouth

Posted on July 27, 2019 by MCG

The 1955 model year was a big one for Plymouth, with an all-new car from bumper to bumper. Here’s a detailed look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Forward Look, Virgil Exner

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