The "Forward Look"... [PIC]

I remember Chrysler's big advertising campaign in 1956 for their radically restyled 1957s as the "Forward Look". I was definitely on board with this new lineup. The flagship Chrysler lineup feature the manly looking 300C with its gaping maw and minimalist trim. The luxury marque was the more feminist styled New Yorker with a more subdued grill and full length side spears. I love the gradual gradation from nose to tail fins graced by a bubble top that GM would get more credit for a few years later. Performance wise, the New Yorker was no slouch with its 392 cid "Fire Power" Hemi V8 hooked to their fabulous push button 3 speed Torque Flite transmission. I love the upholster that DM recreated with contrasting seat and back inserts and delicate piping. In an age of bulky, over-chromed squared-off land yachts, that Chrysler was both sleek and chic.