Chrysler Windsor 1939 - 1961
Chrysler had introduced the Windsor as a full-size range with its 1939 models and this was re-styled annually until 1942 when WW2 halted production. The Windsor was built on a 122.5-inch wheelbase and powered by an L-head inline six. The 1946 Windsors relied heavily on the 1942 versions, but still achieved more than 60 per cent of Chrysler sales. To celebrate Chrysler's 25 years in production a new 'boxy' style was brought in in 1949. New Chairman KT Keller oversaw the unadventurous 'Keller look' for this new body which had versions wearing 'DeSoto', 'Dodge', and 'Plymouth' badges. In 1951 the Windsor became Chrysler's entry level car (although Plymouth models were lower priced) when the 'Royal' was dropped. The Windsor and Windsor Deluxe shared the 125.5 inch wheelbase of DeSoto models. For 1953-54 Chrysler gave new bodies to its models with one-piece windscreens, and in 1955 the Virgil Exner 'Forward Look' appeared on the Windsors.
Chrysler Windsor 1949 - 1953
Chrysler Windsor 1949 - 1953
Chrysler Windsor 1956 - 57
Chrysler Windsor 1956 - 57
Chrysler Windsor 1956 - 61
Chrysler Windsor 1956 - 61
Chrysler Windsor 1961
Chrysler Windsor 1961
aa Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan badge
aa Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan badge
Chrysler Windsor 1956 4-door sedan - badge on bootlid
aa Chrysler Windsor 1957 Hardtop badge
aa Chrysler Windsor 1957 Hardtop badge
Chrysler Windsor 1957 Hardtop - badge on tail wing
ab Chrysler Windsor 1950 Convertible badgew
ab Chrysler Windsor 1950 Convertible badgew
Chrysler Windsor 1950 - wing badge
w Chrysler Windsor 1961 2-door Coupe wings
w Chrysler Windsor 1961 2-door Coupe wings
Chrysler Windsor 1961 2-door Coupe. 1961 was the final year for the 'Forward Look' and also the last of the wings so liked by Virgil Exner.