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1media/1958_Chrysler_Windsor-thumb.jpgmedia/Chrysler_02_Windsor.jpg2020-07-06T11:29:44-07:001958 Chrysler Windsor3plain2020-08-22T17:37:01-07:00When Cadillac came out with aircraft-inspired tailfins in 1948, Chrysler’s chief designer Virgil Exner knew the style would prove popular and that his company, widely known for its conservative-looking models, had to adopt them in order to survive. By 1955, Chrysler had thoroughly revamped their automotive lineup, in a makeover Exner promoted as the “Forward Look.” The new vehicles were an instant success. This 1958 Windsor included midsized tailfins, dual headlights, and Chrysler’s highly touted “Torsion-Aire” suspension. Chrysler marketed the vehicle as a luxury-style car at an affordable price.
