[FWDLK] mother mopars motives?

[Larry Gardinier <gardinier@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm working on a a painting of a 60 Chrysler 300F and I have couple of questions about these cars. First, why the longer wheelbase and why all in the front end? was the engine moved ahead as well? BMWs and Mercedes add wheelbase to the back of a car for rear leg room. In-fact this fall you'll be able to get a 300 & 300C with a 6" longer wheelbase (all in the back). 
 Why are there 19 fins on the hubcaps? There must have been some inspiration, no? I have just enough automotive design experience to know that someone had a reason for this. Anyone know what that reason is?
Thanks,
 Larry Gardinier

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