Chrysler Concept Cars 1940 1970

Chrysler Concept Cars 1940-1970 follows the design, development, and creation of almost 50 Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth concept cars during the automotive industrys golden postwar years, when Chrysler set the Detroit Style. Readers get an inside look not only at the styling of the cars, but also of the performance developments and engineers unique ideas. The book features interviews, profiles, and references to the work of famous Chrysler automotive designers and engineers including Virgil Exner, Chuck Mashigan, Dana Waterman, Elwood P. Engel, John Herlitz, and Jack Charipar.

Covers Chrysler cars from 1940 through 1949 First Series. A close look at each model with attention to the details. Well researched, great for the auto enthusiast, good reference for the restorer. Written by a recognized Chrysler historian.

Presents the history of concept cars, shows today's latest innovations, and describes how car designers use drawings, computers, and clay to design concept cars.

In recent years, Chrysler has made waves with a series of dramatic new show cars, exciting production vehicles like the Prowler and Viper, and its mega-merger with German juggernaut Daimler-Benz. It is generally accepted that Chrysler is the most forward-thinking of the Big Three American automakers, yet the company also has a wonderfully compelling past. Just in time to mark Chrysler's 75th anniversary, this beautifully illustrated history takes readers on a journey that spans the company's genesis in the 1920s to present. Marvelous archival black-and-white photography is accompanied by nostalgic period color imagery, print ads, and new color photography of classics. The story includes model from Doge, Plymouth, Imperial, and DeSoto, while sidebars highlight key figures and stunning feats of engineering and styling.

Covers Chrysler and Imperial convertibles up close, with lots of detail and useful information. Over 200 plus B&W photos, 122 pages. A great reference guide, and addition to any auto library.