“Fine corinthian leather” at 13:23 Hahaha. Who could have guessed that Ed saying that phrase with a Dutch accent imitating a Spanish accent would result in a Scottish accent?!?!?
My Grandfather, who was a very conservative engineer, had an Airflow back in the ‘30’s. It was a “hippy liberal” design for its age, but as an engineer, He couldn’t argue the mathematics.
In the early 1970s the DeSoto Adventurer 2 languished under a tarp in my neighbor's backyard for a number of years in Ocean Beach California. Under the cover from the rear it looked like a 1961 to 1963 Thunderbird with a chopped roof. One day I saw the owner I asked him if it was a customized Thunderbird he said no and pull back the tarp for me as a car nut I knew what I was looking at he asked if I wanted to see the other car in his backyard he removed the tarp from that car and it was Rita Hayworth's 1954 Ghia Cadillac. It was very poor shape all of the glass has been replaced with plexiglass. I have gotten to see both cars with beautiful restoration Rita Hayworth's car belongs to the Peterson Auto museum in Los Angeles and the Adventurer 2 is in private hands.
My only complaint about your videos is that they aren't out all the time. It kills me to wait for the next episode. But I wouldn't want it any other way. Because in order for you to make more videos. You would need a team of people to help. And that would ruin the personal nature of your videos. So although I would love to be able to watch a new video every day. I'm glad that you do it this way. Don't change anything. I'll gladly wait until the next episode. Thanks again
In the trucking industry, tractors without engines are called gliders. Most class 8 tractor makers have or do sell gliders. The customer supplies the engine.
Thanks again for such a comprehensive look at Chrysler concept cars. The continental elegance style they were exploring in the beginning of the 1950s would have been so much better than what they put on the market, even toned down. It's like the designers and executives who produced the 1953 Plymouth never even saw them.
I picked my 5 year old daughter from school yesterday in our 1959 Cadillac CDV. I was surprised by how much the kids loved the car and how they still compare it to a rocketship 65 years later. My daughter calls it the flying car and has driven it from my lap numerous times. Im prepping her up so when she turns 16 she can drive her and her friends to their school ball in it. These cars were 50 years ahead of their times in terms of styling, modern tech, e.g, auto dim headlights, self close trunk, cruise control, AC, power windows and seats.
But Eddy Snow, his entire family were pale wide bodies, all sitting in their brand-new blue Cadillac Eldorado top down convertible with a white interior. It looked like a speedboat tied to a dock.
Those concepts are so inspirational that in 90's Chrysler made newer versions of those concept cars. Like 1993 Chrysler Thunderbolt, a more modern coupe version of 40s Thunderbolt, 1997 Chrysler Phaeton, more modernized version of Newport Phaeton, and Chrysler Chronos, a modernized version of Idea Cars. And Chronos eventually turn into boxy 300C.
Or the other way around. Exner is reported as saying that “I had this car, the D’Elegance, being built over in Torino in the Ghia shops. Of course, we had prepared a very detailed plaster model for them to work from. At the time, they were working on prototypes for VW for what would become the Karmann Ghia. They had done two or three and Karmann was still not satisfied. This plaster model of mine came in, and lo and behold, when the Karmann Ghia came out, it was a scaled right down to the fraction.”
@@emjayayCorrect: Having just built the Chrysler Special, Ghia 'borrowed' Exner's basic design, scaled it down and utilized it on the production VW two years later.
You saved the best for last Ed! I am, as you know, a GM man though and through but after seeing all three videos I have to admit Chrysler Corporation takes the cake when it comes to showcar/concept cars. There were some truly beautiful cars in this video 😍
You deserve more people broooo. Your videos always feels like one of the most original car content ever. I'm here since 2021 and always loved your videos
I, like many here, appreciate Ed's view of the automotive world and history, especially as the USA. He does excellent research, has a sense of humor, brings up interesting facts, opinions and a perspective that is unique and one learns from. This is another great example of his work.
The Ghia designs were the best: elegant, measured and mature like a fine tuxedo. But in general, concept cars always look better when they don't have big chrome bumpers.
I was born in Detroit in 1953. My parents first took me to the Detroit Auto Show in 1962. I really appreciate your Concept Car series, as I am now seeing what I missed during the first few years of life.
Also born in Detroit, but in '56. I was really into cars as a boy, and loved going to the auto show at Cobo Hall (is that still there?), to the Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village and the Ford Rotunda (until it burned down).
That ship at 16:52 is the iconic liner Andrea Doria... The same ship that sank with the Chrysler Norseman on it! The ship that collided into the Doria, the MV Stockholm, is still around today (as the Astoria). It's technically still in service, although in practice it has been laid up since the Pandemic.
Great well-researched video as always! Thank you for shining a light on Chrysler Corporation's take on Idea Cars! One small correction: some of Exner's spare tire deck-lids were actually operational, in one way or another. As you alluded to, Exner was attempting to channel the classic era deck-lid mounted spare tire ensembles of European masterpieces like the Mercedes Benz 540K series. The 1951 Chrysler K-310 had a cantilevered hydraulic hinge that, while not mounted to the tire impression on the decklid, lifted the tire from the trunk for easy access. It's shown in the show-car's pamphlet and in several period articles. The 1952 C-200 used a similar arrangement. The '52 SS (Styling Special) slid the spare out on a horizontal tray behind the license plate valance. The '53 'Thomas Special' just stowed the spare vertically inside the trunk. The deck-lid mounted cover for the 1953 Chrysler D'Elegance was in fact fully operational as-intended! The circular tire cover opened independently, and a hydraulic cylinder mechanism lifted the tire up, out, over and down for easy removal. The downside: the mechanism took up the entire trunk. Instead of a rear seat, the shelf behind the front bench was fitted with a set of custom luggage in matching black and cream English leather. Clearly this was impractical for a U.S. family car. The 'Flite-Sweep' decklid that made it into production was purely decorative, appearing first on the 1957-61 Imperial, then the 1959-60 Plymouth Fury, and 1960-61 Chrysler 300-F and New Yorker, and 1960-61 Plymouth Valiant. Personally, when looking at the wildly out of proportion aftermarket "Continental Kits" dragging behind many 1950's cars, I find Exner's nod to Classic era cars demure by comparison, and no more egregious than the nom-functional air-scoops, sweep-spears and rocket ships that adorn the sides of various GM & Ford products of the era. Again, thanks for the very well done video about these stunning Chrysler idea cars!
Hey, Ed. I enjoy your shows so much. You are the only TYer on this subject that I watch consistently. Keep up the good work. I would like for you to do a series on the early mechanical/stylistic developments of cars from the 1920s through the 1940s.
The XX-500 reminds me strongly of the contemporary Lancias. And the GS models as well as the Thomas Coupe are just some of the most sublime automobiles ever conceived
Hello Ed, great video as always. Maybe as a cherry on top you could do a quick video on the concept cars cadillac have been releasing lately, im sure you'd enjoy them.
Awesome video as always, Ed. I appreciate the research you put into your work. Long-time Mopar fan here, and have always loved the idea cars. But you showed a couple of them that I don’t recall previously seeing, so that was cool!
6:14 Now you will : this design is quite close to a sedan version of the Bentley Cresta 1948 by Facel (Jean Daninos). BTW, a few years later, Daninos made a very good use of Chrysler's big engines and transmissions with several Facel Vega models.
The interiors of these cars deserve attention as well. They are gorgeous, better than most competition could offer. I am talking about competition, because some of these cars were produced in limited numbers and sold commercially, and even spawned a separate brand, the Dual-Ghia.
Born 1960 Boston I remember as a toddler, standing on the front seat when either my mother or father drove, I didn't want to miss anything, when they had to stop short, I got good at catching myself against the dashboard.
I can't believe nobody has said it before but the Chrysler K-310 and following concept cars really look like/ remind me of the 1953 Cadillac series 62 coupe by Ghia! That car is one of my design favorites
Ed, as a previous user suggested on the last video. Please do a video on things like if crosley stayed as a brand. Not trying to put pressure just throwing an idea out there
Ed, I always enjoy your videos! At 9:46 I can't believe they didn't build this... that is a beautiful Chrysler but the back looks exactly like the Cadillac's of the late 80's, early 90's at 9:55
Definitely some Karmann-Ghia rear fender haunches in these photos. Ha! Then you said it! The Desoto Adventurer II smacks pretty hard of Alfa Romeo Batwings
14:37 If you wonder what ship it was on im going to tell you. It was the italian liner SS Andrea Doria wich was ripped open in thick fog in the right side by the swedish liner MS Stockholm.
Great one as always. One thing, not just from this vid but that I've read for years and been puzzled by. And that's the influence of the Chrysler d'Elegance by Ghia on the VW Karmann Ghia. I had a Karmann Ghia as a kid, and always loved the design. I can see the rear fenders being similar, but that's about it. I've seen other cars that seemed closer to their show/concept car origins than that. To my eye, at least. Both are lovely, of course.
Missed opportunity with 55 Chrysler Falcon concept - would of been serious competition for the Thunderbird & Corvette, esp with them lakepipes down the side. Chrysler during that period had connections with other European brands, "Simca" "Facel Vega", Virgil Exner was ex Studebaker, which were heavy "Europe/continental" designs vibe too in the early 50's.
I would like to mention, the ship the Norseman sank on was the SS Andrea Doria, a luxurious Italian ocean liner, which collided with the Stockholm, which still exists today as the MV Astoria.
The US cars from the 50's also were the dream of hang gliders. In the 1960-70's they were used to launch hang gliders. The combination of weight, low end grunt and a good acceleration made them perfect for the purpose.
Those tail light pods spoil the look and appear like after thoughts. They make me think of magnetic brake lights slapped on the back of a car under tow. Otherwise, some nice lookers
my thoughts also..something like designers showing the boss their latest cool design ..the boss saying that is really nice ...where are the tail lights? the designers saying wow we forgot that..running back and grab a couple of tail lights and some epoxy and stick them to the car..PERFECT hahha
Understanding that they look 'unusual' today out of context, anyone of driving age in the 1950's would have visually 'understood' them as a modern take on the free-standing taillights used on the still-admired 'classic' designs of the 1920's through late 1930's. Whether they liked them or not, in 1951-55 the average person would have a visual reference for what Exner was going for.
“Fine corinthian leather” at 13:23 Hahaha. Who could have guessed that Ed saying that phrase with a Dutch accent imitating a Spanish accent would result in a Scottish accent?!?!?
I loved it!! 😂
Sounds like Jackie' Stewart
LOL
I'm glad I'm not the only one
Those commercials in the 1970s were hosted by actor Ricardo Montalban, with his fine Spanish accent.
Hi Ed, I love your show
Moi aussi ( de France ) 👍👏
He’s not gay so good luck. Lol mate soon you be 1 m subs
@@FanDancer 😅
Same from today
I love his videos so much that I always hit like as soon as I start watching.
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My Grandfather, who was a very conservative engineer, had an Airflow back in the ‘30’s. It was a “hippy liberal” design for its age, but as an engineer, He couldn’t argue the mathematics.
You're confused hippie liberals did not even exist in the 1930s. But left-wing fascist did. From an old hippie.
In the early 1970s the DeSoto Adventurer 2 languished under a tarp in my neighbor's backyard for a number of years in Ocean Beach California. Under the cover from the rear it looked like a 1961 to 1963 Thunderbird with a chopped roof. One day I saw the owner I asked him if it was a customized Thunderbird he said no and pull back the tarp for me as a car nut I knew what I was looking at he asked if I wanted to see the other car in his backyard he removed the tarp from that car and it was Rita Hayworth's 1954 Ghia Cadillac. It was very poor shape all of the glass has been replaced with plexiglass. I have gotten to see both cars with beautiful restoration Rita Hayworth's car belongs to the Peterson Auto museum in Los Angeles and the Adventurer 2 is in private hands.
My only complaint about your videos is that they aren't out all the time. It kills me to wait for the next episode. But I wouldn't want it any other way. Because in order for you to make more videos. You would need a team of people to help. And that would ruin the personal nature of your videos. So although I would love to be able to watch a new video every day. I'm glad that you do it this way. Don't change anything. I'll gladly wait until the next episode. Thanks again
In the trucking industry, tractors without engines are called gliders. Most class 8 tractor makers have or do sell gliders. The customer supplies the engine.
Thanks again for such a comprehensive look at Chrysler concept cars. The continental elegance style they were exploring in the beginning of the 1950s would have been so much better than what they put on the market, even toned down. It's like the designers and executives who produced the 1953 Plymouth never even saw them.
11:28 I can't unsee the stare of "the car" from the 1977 movie the car, it really creaps me out
I picked my 5 year old daughter from school yesterday in our 1959 Cadillac CDV. I was surprised by how much the kids loved the car and how they still compare it to a rocketship 65 years later.
My daughter calls it the flying car and has driven it from my lap numerous times. Im prepping her up so when she turns 16 she can drive her and her friends to their school ball in it.
These cars were 50 years ahead of their times in terms of styling, modern tech, e.g, auto dim headlights, self close trunk, cruise control, AC, power windows and seats.
I love that you're the cool grampa with the cool old car. But not sure I'd let a 16 year old girl drive that car by herself.
I remember my 70s teachers in elementary school driving a blue Pinto, burnt-orange Lemans, and a green Bug.
But Eddy Snow, his entire family were pale wide bodies, all sitting in their brand-new blue Cadillac Eldorado top down convertible with a white interior. It looked like a speedboat tied to a dock.
Those concepts are so inspirational that in 90's Chrysler made newer versions of those concept cars. Like 1993 Chrysler Thunderbolt, a more modern coupe version of 40s Thunderbolt, 1997 Chrysler Phaeton, more modernized version of Newport Phaeton, and Chrysler Chronos, a modernized version of Idea Cars. And Chronos eventually turn into boxy 300C.
9:56 the Chrysler Special really looks like a blown-up version of the Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
Or the other way around. Exner is reported as saying that “I had this car, the D’Elegance, being built over in Torino in the Ghia shops. Of course, we had prepared a very detailed plaster model for them to work from. At the time, they were working on prototypes for VW for what would become the Karmann Ghia. They had done two or three and Karmann was still not satisfied. This plaster model of mine came in, and lo and behold, when the Karmann Ghia came out, it was a scaled right down to the fraction.”
@@emjayayCorrect: Having just built the Chrysler Special, Ghia 'borrowed' Exner's basic design, scaled it down and utilized it on the production VW two years later.
The other way around. They kind of stole Exner's idea.
What would the world be like without brilliant Dutch youtubers? Keep it up!
You saved the best for last Ed! I am, as you know, a GM man though and through but after seeing all three videos I have to admit Chrysler Corporation takes the cake when it comes to showcar/concept cars. There were some truly beautiful cars in this video 😍
I think the Plainsman and the Falcon were gorgeous! Great series!
The K-310 looked absolutely sublime.
The Chrysler Special is *chef's kiss.*
Thank you so much Ed i’ve been waiting a long time for a series like this!
It is a series that a lot of viewers enjoy...
@@alanblanes2876 I am a sucker for any video about 1950s atomic space age fins and chrome and jet planes on wheels
Thank you for your videos. They are fantastic.
Ed, excellent video as usual. Being close to my seventh decade of life I'm still waiting for the flying cars.🤭
Seeing the way people drive now I'm glad we don't have them.
Jist finished Jay Leno's video about the Big Boy and then this came up in the suggestions. Today was perfect.
Anyone else think that the last concept car looks like "The Homer" from the Simpsons TV show?
D'oh!
That was my first thought. And my last.
There is a racing series called 24 Hours Of Lemons for " $ 500 " cars, someone built an accurate replica on a BMW chassis and raced it.
Every goddamn concept car reminds _somebody_ of The Homer. The Simpsons have poisoned your brains, people!
It looks more like the 'Persephany...
Nice usage of Scrooge McDuck.
I came here to type that, but I see there are other people of culture...
Nice video Ed. Love this channel as no one other than you is really cover pre 2000s automotive history.
You deserve more people broooo. Your videos always feels like one of the most original car content ever. I'm here since 2021 and always loved your videos
I'm not much of an old car guy - I'm more into trucks - but wow, the K310 and the Chrysler Special are just gorgeous.
Welcome back! This is my favorite channel on TH-cam.
Another great video full of facts and history. I knew very little of this. Thank you for your research.
Some of those cars are really nice, the rest of them are just wild!
Don’t forget the 1955 Chysler Ghia that actually saw limited production. I’ve seen 2 in person and they really seem like concept cars…🎉
Try the Lancia Aurelia, for the sedan influence you can't quite place.
I, like many here, appreciate Ed's view of the automotive world and history, especially as the USA. He does excellent research, has a sense of humor, brings up interesting facts, opinions and a perspective that is unique and one learns from. This is another great example of his work.
The Ghia designs were the best: elegant, measured and mature like a fine tuxedo. But in general, concept cars always look better when they don't have big chrome bumpers.
Thanks for another awesome video Ed! One for the algorithm! 🙂
I was born in Detroit in 1953. My parents first took me to the Detroit Auto Show in 1962. I really appreciate your Concept Car series, as I am now seeing what I missed during the first few years of life.
Also born in Detroit, but in '56. I was really into cars as a boy, and loved going to the auto show at Cobo Hall (is that still there?), to the Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village and the Ford Rotunda (until it burned down).
Best History Channel on the YTube!.
That ship at 16:52 is the iconic liner Andrea Doria... The same ship that sank with the Chrysler Norseman on it! The ship that collided into the Doria, the MV Stockholm, is still around today (as the Astoria). It's technically still in service, although in practice it has been laid up since the Pandemic.
Another excellent installment.
those red ones - the special and D'Elegance really are gorgeous and could be in production right now. - great show - thanks
Most of these cars are awesome....
Fast forward to today, Chrysler is almost gone.
Perfect timing
Yeah very sad :(
Thank you for playing that radio station theme song. Love it!
This channel is pure money is anyone else hoping for a Plymouth superbird video some year down the line from Ed's auto reviews?
Excellent, as always.
Love your work
14:35 That Chrysler was transporter on board of italian Cruise ship Andrea Doria with sunk aftar colision with Sweden ship Stockholm.
It shows up at 16:50 I don't know why Ed doesn't bother to even name it
@@classicforreal That's true.That ship was Andrea Doria.
Indeed. The bow of the Stockholm was torn off by the collision but miraculously it didn't sink.
@@Ruskaga And solid build for icebergs on Baltic see.
Great well-researched video as always! Thank you for shining a light on Chrysler Corporation's take on Idea Cars! One small correction: some of Exner's spare tire deck-lids were actually operational, in one way or another.
As you alluded to, Exner was attempting to channel the classic era deck-lid mounted spare tire ensembles of European masterpieces like the Mercedes Benz 540K series. The 1951 Chrysler K-310 had a cantilevered hydraulic hinge that, while not mounted to the tire impression on the decklid, lifted the tire from the trunk for easy access. It's shown in the show-car's pamphlet and in several period articles.
The 1952 C-200 used a similar arrangement. The '52 SS (Styling Special) slid the spare out on a horizontal tray behind the license plate valance. The '53 'Thomas Special' just stowed the spare vertically inside the trunk.
The deck-lid mounted cover for the 1953 Chrysler D'Elegance was in fact fully operational as-intended! The circular tire cover opened independently, and a hydraulic cylinder mechanism lifted the tire up, out, over and down for easy removal. The downside: the mechanism took up the entire trunk. Instead of a rear seat, the shelf behind the front bench was fitted with a set of custom luggage in matching black and cream English leather. Clearly this was impractical for a U.S. family car.
The 'Flite-Sweep' decklid that made it into production was purely decorative, appearing first on the 1957-61 Imperial, then the 1959-60 Plymouth Fury, and 1960-61 Chrysler 300-F and New Yorker, and 1960-61 Plymouth Valiant.
Personally, when looking at the wildly out of proportion aftermarket "Continental Kits" dragging behind many 1950's cars, I find Exner's nod to Classic era cars demure by comparison, and no more egregious than the nom-functional air-scoops, sweep-spears and rocket ships that adorn the sides of various GM & Ford products of the era. Again, thanks for the very well done video about these stunning Chrysler idea cars!
The Norseman went down on the Andrea Doria. A beauty too.
Thanks Ed!
EAR = Ed's Awesome Reviews! 🙂 Outstanding as ever, and thanks for creating 66 fantastic videos.
Hey, Ed. I enjoy your shows so much. You are the only TYer on this subject that I watch consistently. Keep up the good work. I would like for you to do a series on the early mechanical/stylistic developments of cars from the 1920s through the 1940s.
9:40, IMHO special really was stunning. Excellent video as always, look forward to seeing every video you make.
The opening fanfare is perfect
Du hörst dich an wie eine ente, aber ich liebe das.
Mit freundlichen grüßen aus deutschland
I enjoy Ed's videos as they come out, great escape into car love.
YAY! Another video from Ed!
Cool seeing all of these dream cars! GREAT video!
You were very gentlemanly in judging the styling of those Chryslers.
The XX-500 reminds me strongly of the contemporary Lancias.
And the GS models as well as the Thomas Coupe are just some of the most sublime automobiles ever conceived
The Plymouth XX-500 is the love child of the Alfa Romeo 6c and the Austin 1800.
ed i gotta say i really appreciate your videos. there's so much stuff i didn't know about!! keep going!!!
Good stuff . Thanks for stopping by , my friend .
Hello Ed, great video as always. Maybe as a cherry on top you could do a quick video on the concept cars cadillac have been releasing lately, im sure you'd enjoy them.
Another day another Ed Video. I love it ❤
Hey Ed I think the European lookalike for the XX-500 is closest with a Lancia Aurelia
Nice! It’s a trip, it’s got a groovy beat, and I can jam out to it.
Awesome video as always, Ed. I appreciate the research you put into your work. Long-time Mopar fan here, and have always loved the idea cars. But you showed a couple of them that I don’t recall previously seeing, so that was cool!
Good stuff.
Glad I found this channel.
Thanks mate!
A surprisingly fresh and detailed look at the rise of modern car styling
6:14 Now you will : this design is quite close to a sedan version of the Bentley Cresta 1948 by Facel (Jean Daninos). BTW, a few years later, Daninos made a very good use of Chrysler's big engines and transmissions with several Facel Vega models.
"Scrooge McDuff"!!!!!!! I spit out my coffee when you said that.
The interiors of these cars deserve attention as well. They are gorgeous, better than most competition could offer. I am talking about competition, because some of these cars were produced in limited numbers and sold commercially, and even spawned a separate brand, the Dual-Ghia.
0:30 It looks like Star Trek took some cues from this car ... and naval ships as well.
Thank you. Your a real "Car Guy"
Born 1960 Boston I remember as a toddler, standing on the front seat when either my mother or father drove, I didn't want to miss anything, when they had to stop short, I got good at catching myself against the dashboard.
I can't believe nobody has said it before but the Chrysler K-310 and following concept cars really look like/ remind me of the 1953 Cadillac series 62 coupe by Ghia! That car is one of my design favorites
Love it. Not seen the Chrysler concepts
Ed, as a previous user suggested on the last video. Please do a video on things like if crosley stayed as a brand. Not trying to put pressure just throwing an idea out there
Very enjoyable episodes great job!
You are a very good narrator.
Ed, I always enjoy your videos! At 9:46 I can't believe they didn't build this... that is a beautiful Chrysler but the back looks exactly like the Cadillac's of the late 80's, early 90's at 9:55
cant wait for the final episode
We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.
I got a chance to see a couple of these Chrysler Gia cars in person at auction and they were beautiful, I didn’t fully know what they were at the time
The K-310 and it's descendants look a lot like the contemporary Nash-Healey sports car. Geez, that Plainsman station wagon was hideous
Yes, but somehow I find it attractive.
@@NadaSurfinAB LOL, whatever floats your boat, or that boat, I must admit, it does have a unique charm
I just know Doug Dimmadome has that wagon as a daily driver
Definitely some Karmann-Ghia rear fender haunches in these photos.
Ha! Then you said it!
The Desoto Adventurer II smacks pretty hard of Alfa Romeo Batwings
Awesome show!
14:37 If you wonder what ship it was on im going to tell you. It was the italian liner SS Andrea Doria wich was ripped open in thick fog in the right side by the swedish liner MS Stockholm.
Some of the cars I'd drive this day. 👍🇺🇸
God i love the 50's optimism.
Great one as always.
One thing, not just from this vid but that I've read for years and been puzzled by. And that's the influence of the Chrysler d'Elegance by Ghia on the VW Karmann Ghia. I had a Karmann Ghia as a kid, and always loved the design. I can see the rear fenders being similar, but that's about it. I've seen other cars that seemed closer to their show/concept car origins than that. To my eye, at least.
Both are lovely, of course.
Great information video
Oh man....for real. Been having a pretty rough week.
This helps.
Thanks Ed.
Missed opportunity with 55 Chrysler Falcon concept - would of been serious competition for the Thunderbird & Corvette, esp with them lakepipes down the side. Chrysler during that period had connections with other European brands, "Simca" "Facel Vega", Virgil Exner was ex Studebaker, which were heavy "Europe/continental" designs vibe too in the early 50's.
From gorgeous elegance in the 1950’s down to nothing but a *checks notes* minivan for the 2024 model year. What a spectacular fall.
The Car 1977 movie looks more like what that k310 would have turned into with those recessed headlights. They look great.
Heerlijke video Ed!
The desoto adventurer II looks like the chryslus coupe from fallout 4!
6:13 - As soon as I saw it, it reminded me of a Morris 1800, aka the Land Crab.
I would like to mention, the ship the Norseman sank on was the SS Andrea Doria, a luxurious Italian ocean liner, which collided with the Stockholm, which still exists today as the MV Astoria.
The US cars from the 50's also were the dream of hang gliders. In the 1960-70's they were used to launch hang gliders. The combination of weight, low end grunt and a good acceleration made them perfect for the purpose.
Those tail light pods spoil the look and appear like after thoughts. They make me think of magnetic brake lights slapped on the back of a car under tow. Otherwise, some nice lookers
Completely agree
my thoughts also..something like designers showing the boss their latest cool design ..the boss saying that is really nice ...where are the tail lights? the designers saying wow we forgot that..running back and grab a couple of tail lights and some epoxy and stick them to the car..PERFECT hahha
Understanding that they look 'unusual' today out of context, anyone of driving age in the 1950's would have visually 'understood' them as a modern take on the free-standing taillights used on the still-admired 'classic' designs of the 1920's through late 1930's. Whether they liked them or not, in 1951-55 the average person would have a visual reference for what Exner was going for.