Re: [Chrysler300] 2005 versus 1956

[Rich Barber <c300@xxxxxxx>]

Here is one you can buy next month.  This looks more like the one in the 
Auto Age magazine.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/about/pressreleases/bj06_delegance.asp

Styling first drew me to the Chrysler letter cars in 1955 and still 
draws me today.  When it is backed up with solid performance, market 
success is likely.  I'm looking forward to the coupe/rag next year??  I 
find the history behind the styling and the hemi engine most 
interesting--and I find the success of the 2005 "takeoff" to be enduring 
testimony to the marque.

C-300'ly,
Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
1955 C-300


Del Kerney wrote:

>George,
>   Check this website for the beginnings of the 1953 Chrysler-Ghia succeeded 
>by the Dual-Ghia ( 1956-1963 ) using Dodge components.
>
>  http:/  /www.imperialclub.com/ Articles/53GhiaSpecial/
>
>The 1953 Chrysler version was undoubtedly the inspiration for the 2005 
>300C - I must be getting CRS disease not to have recognized the similarities 
>between them until now.  Almost a carbon copy.  I'm sure the designers at 
>Chrysler are breathing a collective sigh of relief that the similarities 
>haven't been pointed out in any press releases or reviews of the 05' 
>version.  They ( borrowed ? ) heavily from Virgil Exner's design and are 
>reaping all the praise and rewards for making a few modernized changes - no 
>wonder it's a winner and so popular.  I have 2 of the Maisto 1/18 scale HEMI 
>C's in black - just waiting for a low mileage  (real ) one to show up on the 
>used market.  Check out the website above and see what you think.........
>
>Del Kerney
> 
>  
>




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