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Topic starter
10/12/2023 5:42 pm
'56 or '57 Imperial?
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John Bono
North Jersey
10/12/2023 6:12 pm
This one was easy! THE '56!
I think it could be suggested that the stylists were digesting some funny mushrooms in '57, because that years Imperial is off the charts odd looking.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
10/12/2023 6:41 pm
I like them both, but voted 1956 because it's more elegant to me.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
10/12/2023 6:44 pm
1956 although I'm really partial to the 55.
10/12/2023 6:46 pm
I'm going with the '57. The '56 is excellent, but in '57 the Imperial moved into a class by itself and continued there through the early 60s.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
10/12/2023 8:02 pm
@jcarnutz, that's an interesting point. It made me go back and look again and I think you're right. It became its own model, not a dressed-up Chrysler. That being said, I really like the elegant and understated class of the '56. So, I haven't voted yet...I'm still pondering!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
10/12/2023 10:25 pm
I had the same conundrum.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
10/12/2023 11:07 pm
I like the roof line of the 56.
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
11/12/2023 12:24 am
I like them both, but voted 1956 because it's more elegant to me.
I'm with you Ed !
Steve
11/12/2023 6:52 am
I went with the '56. Both fine cars but the '56 exudes nostalgia while the '57 unwittingly says, "The Jetsons".
11/12/2023 8:29 am
It's been said that Virgil Exner's favorite "Forward Look" design were the 1957 Imperials. 1956 Imperials are gorgeous but '57s are cut above.
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11/12/2023 10:03 am
1956 although I'm really partial to the 55.
My thoughts as well Bob.
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Topic starter
12/12/2023 4:11 pm
The '57 is nice but it's the Gen I '55/'56 that gets my vote because of its elegant design.
John Bono
North Jersey
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