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Forward Look NON-Technical Discussions -> 1955-1961 Forward Look MoPar General Discussion | Message format |
Ray Bell |
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Expert Posts: 2473 Location: Dalveen, Queensland, Australia | I'll ask someone who should know... | ||
spinout |
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Location: Bjorneborg, Finland | DeSoto wagon.. is it 1959? (deswagon.jpg) Attachments ---------------- deswagon.jpg (40KB - 226 downloads) | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | 56 Plymouth (Plymouth 8.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Plymouth 8.jpg (131KB - 231 downloads) | ||
vedette |
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Expert Posts: 3069 Location: Scotland | Reed Bros Dodge Rockville MD http://reedbrothersdodgehistory.wordpress.com/ (ReedBrothersDodgeRockvilleMD.jpg) (ReedBrosRockvilleMD.jpg) Attachments ---------------- ReedBrothersDodgeRockvilleMD.jpg (84KB - 213 downloads) ReedBrosRockvilleMD.jpg (14KB - 230 downloads) | ||
mrtester |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 802 Location: Norcross (Atlanta area), GA | Hawaii (aloha61.jpg) (hawaii60.jpg) Attachments ---------------- aloha61.jpg (147KB - 222 downloads) hawaii60.jpg (197KB - 219 downloads) | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | Chryslers Edited by hemidave 2013-06-23 7:16 AM (Chryslers.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Chryslers.jpg (112KB - 200 downloads) | ||
Doctor DeSoto |
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Location: Parts Unknown | Oh, man ! That extended WB Pontiac wagon is cool !!!! WOW !!!! | ||
vedette |
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Expert Posts: 3069 Location: Scotland | Dodge Plymouth Dealership,Banning CA (DodgePlymouthBanningCA1956.jpg) Attachments ---------------- DodgePlymouthBanningCA1956.jpg (205KB - 206 downloads) | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | You can really appreciate how un-Worldly the 1961 Dodge's design was, in the above photo; it's as if the car had just landed on Earth, compared to the architecture and clothing styles. It is too bad that Dodge located the headlights so low in the grille, though. The frontal appearance has the car looking somewhat surprised and worried. Its 'expression' is akin to some caricature as would be drawn by Big Daddy, Ed Roth. Edited by d500neil 2013-06-23 7:59 PM | ||
vedette |
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Expert Posts: 3069 Location: Scotland | Banning CA again (BanningDodgePlymouth56CA.jpg) Attachments ---------------- BanningDodgePlymouth56CA.jpg (56KB - 207 downloads) | ||
Doctor DeSoto |
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Location: Parts Unknown | d500neil - 2013-06-24 4:57 PM You can really appreciate how un-Worldly the 1961 Dodge's design was, in the above photo; it's as if the car had just landed on Earth, compared to the architecture and clothing styles. It is too bad that Dodge located the headlights so low in the grille, though. The frontal appearance has the car looking somewhat surprised and worried. Its 'expression' is akin to some caricature as would be drawn by Big Daddy, Ed Roth. ============================================================ If you look at pretty much all the cars offered for 61 (the slant eyed Chrysler and DeSoto excepted), they all took a hard left turn that year for a look I find hard to put words to. Bizarre, strained, worried, depressed/depressing. I think "dour' fits it best. I guess it is all subjective in how we "read" that look, but it's undeniable that cars had a new theme of "facial expression" in 1961 - particularly the GM cars. Plymouth and Dodge certainly had that look too. Those two photos of the 56 and 61 Dodges are amazing in how radical and fast the styling changed back then. Only 5 years separated those two designs. Hard to believe you would fit the 57-58, 59, and 60 in there between them !!! And to think 62 would be another radical change, as would what followed. The good news is carmakers got over that and now they all look like bars of soap with lines scratched in the sides. Last year the scratches went down at the back. This year they're a little more flat. Maybe next year they'll turn up a little and then go down ? That'll be AWESOME !!!! | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | 1960 Dodge (60 Dodge.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 60 Dodge.jpg (69KB - 221 downloads) | ||
Doctor DeSoto |
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Location: Parts Unknown | Anyone need a nice pair of Polara washboards ??? | ||
vedette |
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Expert Posts: 3069 Location: Scotland | some from around Toronto (TORONTOGARLICKFILMSBOLEXHOUSE.jpg) (Toronto-bay-street-at-queen-st-c1960.jpg) (Toronto-nova-scotia-bloor-spadina-1960s.jpg) (Toronto-steinberg's-bathurst-shepherd-1960s.jpg) (Toronto-suburbs-dvp-1961.jpg) (Toronto-suburbs-bramelea-1961.jpg) (Toronto-suburbs-keele-lawrence-1959.jpg) (Toronto-gas-shell-1960s.jpg) Attachments ---------------- TORONTOGARLICKFILMSBOLEXHOUSE.jpg (45KB - 209 downloads) Toronto-bay-street-at-queen-st-c1960.jpg (142KB - 208 downloads) Toronto-nova-scotia-bloor-spadina-1960s.jpg (128KB - 210 downloads) Toronto-steinberg's-bathurst-shepherd-1960s.jpg (67KB - 201 downloads) Toronto-suburbs-dvp-1961.jpg (90KB - 198 downloads) Toronto-suburbs-bramelea-1961.jpg (106KB - 202 downloads) Toronto-suburbs-keele-lawrence-1959.jpg (136KB - 199 downloads) Toronto-gas-shell-1960s.jpg (90KB - 207 downloads) | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | Checking out the conv (conv.jpg) Attachments ---------------- conv.jpg (124KB - 201 downloads) | ||
Beth |
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Member Posts: 9 | that is one sick pic i want them all | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | Digging out (digging out.jpg) Attachments ---------------- digging out.jpg (196KB - 210 downloads) | ||
60 Imp |
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Location: North Australia | That Convertible needs checking in, not out. What's up with that ride? Looks like a real Mongrel, or is it a Canuk? Doc, you like the mirrors? The photo with the iced Ferd(?) and the 61 Dodge is pure misery. Steve. Edited by 60 Imp 2013-06-26 8:18 AM | ||
mrtester |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 802 Location: Norcross (Atlanta area), GA | 60 Imp - 2013-06-26 8:14 AM That Convertible needs checking in, not out. What's up with that ride? Looks like a real Mongrel, or is it a Canuk? Doc, you like the mirrors? The photo with the iced Ferd(?) and the 61 Dodge is pure misery. Steve. :laugh: That convertible is somewhere in Europe, probably Sweden, because of the Euro-style registration plates on it. It should be a Dodge Kingsway, but how it came to have a Plymouth script on it is a mystery. Pity the driver of the snowbound Stude. Winters with lots of snow are no fun, if my experiences of growing up in the U. S. state of Iowa have anything to do with it. Snow = Edited by mrtester 2013-06-26 12:26 PM | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13049 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | mrtester - 2013-06-26 6:25 PM 60 Imp - 2013-06-26 8:14 AM That Convertible needs checking in, not out. What's up with that ride? Looks like a real Mongrel, or is it a Canuk? Doc, you like the mirrors? The photo with the iced Ferd(?) and the 61 Dodge is pure misery. Steve. :laugh: That convertible is somewhere in Europe, probably Sweden, because of the Euro-style registration plates on it. It should be a Dodge Kingsway, but how it came to have a Plymouth script on it is a mystery. Yes, thats the old Swedish plates! The rearview mirrors are aftermarket around 60-70 | ||
Valiant_200 |
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Veteran Posts: 124 | Proud owners. (56_dodge_01_sized.jpg) (56_dodge_02_sized.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 56_dodge_01_sized.jpg (154KB - 195 downloads) 56_dodge_02_sized.jpg (123KB - 194 downloads) | ||
Doctor DeSoto |
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Location: Parts Unknown | mrtester - 2013-06-27 9:25 AM Pity the driver of the snowbound Stude. Winters with lots of snow are no fun, if my experiences of growing up in the U. S. state of Iowa have anything to do with it. Snow = ====================================================== OK, paradigm check ! Does the snow suck, or do our EXPECTATIONS that life will go on as free and unobstructed as they would on a sunny, summer day cause us to only see the snow as a hassle and a negative ???? If one sees the snow as an adventure and all time commitments now bend to we call "existing conditions", then what's the issue ? Who could not use a little workout time on the end of a snow shovel ? Is anyonehere really in top physical condition ? It's all in your perception, based on your paradigm, my friends ! Like going through the TSA security at the airport. Are we going to accept the reality at hand .. (existing conditions) ? Or shall we b!tch about the hassle because we EXPECT an outcome different than reality ? I live where 5-10 feet of snow on the ground is nothing unusual. I see more international airports than the average bear. Boy, do I hear a lot of complaining about the realities people REFUSE TO ACCEPT ! | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | Lawrence Welk (Lawrence Welk.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Lawrence Welk.jpg (44KB - 191 downloads) | ||
DIF-RNT |
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Location: NE Ohio | At the Dentist........ (Dentist Office.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Dentist Office.jpg (272KB - 200 downloads) | ||
realgone58 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1111 Location: Ocala, Florida | Bradlee's Foods. (bradlees foods.JPG) Attachments ---------------- bradlees foods.JPG (213KB - 186 downloads) | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Averell Harriman's ride: (PICT1827.JPG) (PICT1828.JPG) Attachments ---------------- PICT1827.JPG (57KB - 188 downloads) PICT1828.JPG (103KB - 187 downloads) | ||
mrtester |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 802 Location: Norcross (Atlanta area), GA | Boston 1964 (boston64.jpg) Attachments ---------------- boston64.jpg (128KB - 195 downloads) | ||
christine-lover |
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Expert Posts: 2996 Location: Sept. 1958 | . (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (92KB - 201 downloads) | ||
christine-lover |
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Expert Posts: 2996 Location: Sept. 1958 | . (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (113KB - 200 downloads) | ||
60 Imp |
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Location: North Australia | Avarell's car looks to be a 56 Imp limo, with roof racks! This thread is almost like an addictive drug (for me and others I bet!) for FL spotters who weren't (or couldn't be) there. It gives the ability for those who love these cars an insight into the 'day''. I love it! This website has made me appreciate modern technology. I consider myself lucky. Keep the photos coming. Steve. | ||
mrtester |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 802 Location: Norcross (Atlanta area), GA | Happy birthday to Betty Skelton (born 6/28/1926), who is the driver of the boat in this picture. She was a test driver for Chrysler during the Forward Look era. (skelton.jpg) Attachments ---------------- skelton.jpg (71KB - 198 downloads) | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | 1957 (1957.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1957.jpg (170KB - 309 downloads) | ||
jimntempe |
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Expert Posts: 2312 Location: Arizona | I've seen photos of a lot of restored cars. Yet when I see good quality photos that were taken when the classic cars were truly NEW it always seems like the cars in the true new car photos STILL look nicer then even the very best restorations. This Caddy just looks so clean and crisp. I wonder if any of it has to do with the "quality" of good FILM compared to what we get with digital cameras. or something.... | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Jim, what we're seeing in contemporary "images" is over-restoration, with too-bright/deep colors and clear-coated paint. And, many times, the interiors/tires/engines are not reproduced accurately, which ruins the vintage-effect of looking at them. | ||
JT Vincent |
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Expert Posts: 1493 Location: Jamaica Plain, MA | I agree. A lot of over-restored cars look like fake shiny toys. | ||
DIF-RNT |
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Location: NE Ohio | 1961, McCormick Place, Chicago (McCormick Place Parking Lot 1961.jpg) Attachments ---------------- McCormick Place Parking Lot 1961.jpg (115KB - 179 downloads) | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Buncha mundane car models there; one 59 Crappie, no verts; and that's a Saratoga 2-dr; nicest car I can see anywhere on the lot. Edited by d500neil 2013-06-28 7:36 PM | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | Parking lot (Parking.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Parking.jpg (89KB - 199 downloads) | ||
b5rt |
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Expert Posts: 2519 Location: central Illinois | DIF-RNT - 2013-06-28 4:32 PM 1961, McCormick Place, Chicago Lots of thin pillars with plenty of glass! No trucks, SUV's or mini-vans like you'd see today. | ||
ttotired |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 8443 Location: Perth Australia | No, but plenty of wagons, the suv of the day. 4x4 vehicles were not common place general people carriers then like they are today, they were military and construction vehicles really. Thats a great pic And other make disdain asside, there looks to be some great cars in there I could see that [ic makeing an awesom 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle Edited by ttotired 2013-06-29 7:51 PM | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | Retiring Queen (081_WVA_SHE.jpg) (068_WVA_SHE.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 081_WVA_SHE.jpg (24KB - 192 downloads) 068_WVA_SHE.jpg (26KB - 185 downloads) | ||
RDP |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1049 Location: PL / EU | . (Lou Reed.JPG) (Lou Reed 2.JPG) Attachments ---------------- Lou Reed.JPG (33KB - 187 downloads) Lou Reed 2.JPG (58KB - 187 downloads) | ||
jpmopar |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 466 Location: Southwest VA | Stop in at Lou Reed Chrysler Plymouth and take a walk on the wild side! : ) | ||
Myke |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1110 Location: Tulare Ca | Hotels (azroute80pc532.jpg) (pc278_Big_Chief_Motel_1.jpg) (Kingman_TraveLodge1950s.jpg) Attachments ---------------- azroute80pc532.jpg (36KB - 185 downloads) pc278_Big_Chief_Motel_1.jpg (62KB - 187 downloads) Kingman_TraveLodge1950s.jpg (100KB - 186 downloads) | ||
mrtester |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 802 Location: Norcross (Atlanta area), GA | Even at night, even in 1959, it's still....Vega$, Baby! Edited by mrtester 2013-07-01 1:32 AM (strdustnt.jpg) Attachments ---------------- strdustnt.jpg (142KB - 175 downloads) | ||
mrtester |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 802 Location: Norcross (Atlanta area), GA | The Man Who Captured Christine (chriscop.jpg) Attachments ---------------- chriscop.jpg (52KB - 184 downloads) | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | He's a factory yard-watchman. Led Zeppelin wrote about that woman's reign. You probably could get a Chrysler from that dealership for a song. Edited by d500neil 2013-07-01 3:13 AM | ||
hemidave |
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Expert Posts: 4654 | All dressed up (All dressed up.jpg) Attachments ---------------- All dressed up.jpg (51KB - 178 downloads) | ||
jimntempe |
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Expert Posts: 2312 Location: Arizona | Our 58 Chrysler back in 58. (58 chrysler orchid lane s.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 58 chrysler orchid lane s.jpg (238KB - 191 downloads) | ||
jimntempe |
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Expert Posts: 2312 Location: Arizona | Two photos of 41 Chrysler owned by someone in my family, could have been my Dad. The writing on the back of the winter photo says "St Marys Park Big Snow of 1947 - 24 inches our new 41 chrysler". I assume they meant "new" to them since it says it was in 47. The other photo is without the snow on the car and my Sister is in front of it. Edited by jimntempe 2013-07-01 11:31 AM (St Marys Park Big Snow of 47 24 inches our new 41 chrysler s.jpg) (1941 Chrysler mary d thanksgiving 1949 s.jpg) Attachments ---------------- St Marys Park Big Snow of 47 24 inches our new 41 chrysler s.jpg (215KB - 183 downloads) 1941 Chrysler mary d thanksgiving 1949 s.jpg (293KB - 195 downloads) | ||
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