Chrysler Windsor 1956 - 57
Chrysler brought a new model of the Windsor out in 1955, utilising the 'Forward Look' body by Virgil Exner that was given to the entire Chrysler catalogue that year. The Windsor was the entry level model, but still came in a 2-door Nassau hardtop, 4-door sedan, convertible and estate bodies. In 1956 the 4-door Newport hardtop style was added. Launched with the 300 cu. in. 'Spitfire' V8 engine, in 1956 the new larger 331 cu. in 'poly head' engine took over, with the big brother Chrysler 300 and Imperial getting the Hemi V8. There was a restyle for 1956, with changed grille, tail fins and new rear lamps. For 1957 the new winged Windsors took the 'Forward Look' to the edge.
aa Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan badge
aa Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan badge
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan - badge on bootlid
ac Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan head
ac Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan head
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan. Chrysler brought a new Windsor for 1955 equipped with it's Spitfire 4916cc V8, or from 1956 the 5424cc 225bhp with the new poly-head V8.
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan rear
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan rear
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan. In 1955 Virgil Exner introduced the 'Forward Look' to all Chrysler Group cars. The Windsor was Chrysler's entry level model and this was introduced in 3 body styles with a 4-door Newport hardtop added in 1956. There were new grilles for 1956, and small rear wings with changed tail lamps.
l Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan lamps
l Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan lamps
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan. Fins were created for the 1956 cars and new tail lamps given. These were only a tame rehearsal for the 1957 fins.
t Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan tail
t Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan tail
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan. Fins were created for the 1956 cars and new tail lamps given. These were only a tame rehearsal for the 1957 fins.
aa Chrysler Windsor 1957 Hardtop badge
aa Chrysler Windsor 1957 Hardtop badge
Chrysler Windsor 1957 badge - << Click to go to Chrysler Windsor Index
Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan frontg
Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan frontg
Plymouth Savoy 1956 4-door sedan. Plymouth 1955-56.
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