I think you have the "airplane" style handle like my '57. You need to unscrew a little Allen screw which is at the front of the handle "fork" (bottom of handle). This screw is hidden in release position so you have to pull rearward the handle as to open the door. In this position the screw is almost vertical and it's more easier to see it !! After unscrewing pull the handle in a vertical manner. -- Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)- Webmaster des sites ACCF et C-I-F Imperial 1957 Crown convertible Buick 1958 Roadmaster sedan HT - American Car Club de France (ACCF) : http://www.accf.com - Chrysler Imperial France (C-I-F) : http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f - Cadillac " Standard of Excellence " : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-cad - SportsCars : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-sprtcar