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1959 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

A new, wedge-like combustion chamber engine was used on all 1959 Chryslers. The new engine was a raised block (raised deck height) allowing for a longer stroke and was known as a “RB” or “raised deck B Block”.

1958 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

The 1958 Chrysler 330D was little changed from the 1957 300 C. However, there was a 390 horsepower electronic fuel injection option – the granddaddy of what we use today.

1957 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

The 1957 edition of Chrysler’s Line – now called “The Forward Look”‘ was widely acclaimed for its clean lines and crisp styling. Fins were larger and so were the engines. The 300 C now boasted 375 HP and a 392 cubic inch V-8!

1956 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

The Chrysler 300B led the Chrysler model line with a 354 CID Hemi – now with 340 horsepower!

1955 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

The 1955 Chrysler 300 – the most powerful automobile of the year at 300 horsepower!

1954 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

For 1954, the low-end Windsor series was dropped, leaving only the Windsor DeLuxe.

1953 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

In a major change for 1953, the Saratoga nameplate was dropped and replaced with the New Yorker nameplate.

1952 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

The 1952 Chrysler line was introduced late this year, on December 14, 1952.

1951 Chrysler Cars Fact Sheet

For 1951, aside from the introduction of the Hemi, the Royal line was dropped from the Chrysler fold.

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