Nicely put Rex, and thankfully they did build those unique beauties so that we
now may, so lovingly, pamper and enjoy them!
Paul
In a message dated 1/22/2004 10:38:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rexcrews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
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> I do not usually weigh into these styling debates, but as a collector of
> many types of 1950's cars, I have to say that the Imperial of '57-'62 is
> wonderfully unique. There is a harmony of design, even to the '61 Imperial,
> but it is a vision harmony that did not survive, as Exner was clinging to
> his peculiar vision of clean, modern styling. I don't think the '61
> Imperial is a low point in styling, but perhaps it is a baroque and final
> statement. The '61 Continental changed all the field for modern styling for
> all the marques, and fins and eccentricities were out. I suppose it all
> boils down to individual tastes and what constitutes excess. I am just
> amazed that Chrysler pursued its own vision of modern style and that the
> Exner vision found many adherents.
>
> Rex Crews '59, '60 and '61 Imperials
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