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- 1956 "Flight Sweep" Line of Chrysler Corporation Automobiles - Chrysler's Flight Sweep I concept car, unveiled in 1955, featured a low profile and a clean body with prominent tailfins. The car was popular enough that Chrysler used the "Flight Sweep" name to promote its 1956 production models. Chrysler even redesigned the grille on its 1956 Windsor-series cars to resemble the Flight Sweep I.
- 1956
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1956 "Flight Sweep" Line of Chrysler Corporation Automobiles
Chrysler's Flight Sweep I concept car, unveiled in 1955, featured a low profile and a clean body with prominent tailfins. The car was popular enough that Chrysler used the "Flight Sweep" name to promote its 1956 production models. Chrysler even redesigned the grille on its 1956 Windsor-series cars to resemble the Flight Sweep I.
- 1950 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan - Chrysler joined the trend for "slab side" styling with its 1949 models. The new look removed running boards and separate front fenders, and it projected a fresh postwar image. The New Yorker, introduced in 1939, was among Chrysler's higher-end models. This 1950 example has "Prestomatic Fluid Drive," a semi-automatic transmission that eliminated much -- but not all -- clutch pedal use.
- 1950
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1950 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
Chrysler joined the trend for "slab side" styling with its 1949 models. The new look removed running boards and separate front fenders, and it projected a fresh postwar image. The New Yorker, introduced in 1939, was among Chrysler's higher-end models. This 1950 example has "Prestomatic Fluid Drive," a semi-automatic transmission that eliminated much -- but not all -- clutch pedal use.
- Chrysler Hubcap, 1920-1929 - Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied hubcaps -- including this one -- to many automotive manufacturers. Hubcaps became functionally unnecessary as wheels evolved, but they remained important components of style and marketing.
- 1920-1929
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Chrysler Hubcap, 1920-1929
Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. Beginning in 1915, the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, supplied hubcaps -- including this one -- to many automotive manufacturers. Hubcaps became functionally unnecessary as wheels evolved, but they remained important components of style and marketing.
- Chrysler Commemorative Medal, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the Depression's darkest years. Chrysler Motors, one of many manufacturers with a major presence at the fair, constructed a large pavilion and distributed souvenirs to fairgoers. This brass medallion commemorated Chrysler's first ten years -- a "Century of Progress in a Decade."
- 1934
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Chrysler Commemorative Medal, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the Depression's darkest years. Chrysler Motors, one of many manufacturers with a major presence at the fair, constructed a large pavilion and distributed souvenirs to fairgoers. This brass medallion commemorated Chrysler's first ten years -- a "Century of Progress in a Decade."
- Chrysler Turbine Research Project Perpetual Calendar, 1962 - Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Some giveaway's usefulness outlived the product. This perpetual calendar gave dates to 1989, long after Chrysler's Turbine experiment ended.
- 1962
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Chrysler Turbine Research Project Perpetual Calendar, 1962
Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. Some giveaway's usefulness outlived the product. This perpetual calendar gave dates to 1989, long after Chrysler's Turbine experiment ended.
- A Century of Progress World's Fair Ashtray, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Chrysler Motors was one of several companies who gave away free ashtrays to fairgoers, advertising their pavilion and their products. The Chrysler pavilion boasted bright neon lights on its vertical architectural features.
- 1933-1934
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A Century of Progress World's Fair Ashtray, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Chrysler Motors was one of several companies who gave away free ashtrays to fairgoers, advertising their pavilion and their products. The Chrysler pavilion boasted bright neon lights on its vertical architectural features.
- 1937 Chrysler Airflow Sedan - Chrysler took a bold step in automotive styling when it introduced the streamlined Airflow for 1934. Designed with the aid of a wind tunnel, the aerodynamic car was years ahead of its time. But Chrysler paid a price for its vision. The complex body caused manufacturing problems, and customers balked at the unconventional appearance. Chrysler canceled the Airflow after 1937.
- 1937
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1937 Chrysler Airflow Sedan
Chrysler took a bold step in automotive styling when it introduced the streamlined Airflow for 1934. Designed with the aid of a wind tunnel, the aerodynamic car was years ahead of its time. But Chrysler paid a price for its vision. The complex body caused manufacturing problems, and customers balked at the unconventional appearance. Chrysler canceled the Airflow after 1937.
- Windup Toy, Chrysler Town and Country Sedan, 1945-1955 - This wind-up toy station wagon held two pieces of luggage on its roof rack and carried a spare tire.
- 1945-1955
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Windup Toy, Chrysler Town and Country Sedan, 1945-1955
This wind-up toy station wagon held two pieces of luggage on its roof rack and carried a spare tire.
- Chrysler Hubcap, 1920-1929 - Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. As wheels evolved and hubcaps became functionally unnecessary, they remained important to both manufacturers -- who branded wheel covers with maker names or logos -- and consumers -- who identified with hubcaps as statements about their cars and themselves.
- 1920-1929
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Chrysler Hubcap, 1920-1929
Early automobile wheels had a central hub with a greased wheel bearing. Hub caps kept grease in and dust out. As wheels evolved and hubcaps became functionally unnecessary, they remained important to both manufacturers -- who branded wheel covers with maker names or logos -- and consumers -- who identified with hubcaps as statements about their cars and themselves.
- 1951 Chrysler Sales Brochure, "The Beautiful Chrysler" - The big news from Chrysler for 1951 was the introduction of its new "FirePower" hemispherical combustion chamber V-8 engine. The dome-shaped cylinder heads allowed for more complete, efficient combustion. When Chrysler introduced its next generation of the design for 1964, it dropped the FirePower name in favor of "Hemi." Hemi engines became a Chrysler trademark.
- December 01, 1950
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1951 Chrysler Sales Brochure, "The Beautiful Chrysler"
The big news from Chrysler for 1951 was the introduction of its new "FirePower" hemispherical combustion chamber V-8 engine. The dome-shaped cylinder heads allowed for more complete, efficient combustion. When Chrysler introduced its next generation of the design for 1964, it dropped the FirePower name in favor of "Hemi." Hemi engines became a Chrysler trademark.