Re: Did the public think of Imperial as Packard's replacement?

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2009/8/4 19:15:43

Steve, the 1957 Chrysler bodies were originally scheduled for the 1958 model year, but lower sales numbers in 1956 (an off year for everyone, Mr. and Mrs. America all bought their new car in 1955) caused Chrysler (Tex Colbert) to rush the '58 style into 1957. It caught the public's eye, and turned out some good looking cars, but awful tin cans at that, Imperial included.