1955 Chrysler Windsor Red

1955 Chrysler Windsor Red

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Vehicle Specification


Chrysler
Make
Windsor
Model
1632216
Listing ID
Coupe
Body Style
Automatic
Transmission
Gasoline
Fuel Type
1955
Year
Used
Condition
Red
Exterior Color

Vehicle Description


1955 Chrysler Windsor Nassau Deluxe

Exterior

Styled by Virgil Exner and his team, Chrysler had now positioned

itself at the forefront of the industry. The new look began with an

all new big split egg crate grille set below lowered front fenders

and hood lines and boasting heavy chrome. Wraparound Super Scenic

windshields were also a first for Chrysler and body sides were

smooth with few feature lines except for the simple trim spear and

the tall chrome encased Twin Tower taillights. The rear window is

also a wraparound style and has a nice downward curve to the trunk.

Plenty of chrome on this car, and it all presents in fair

condition, with some spotty pitting and dulling but this is mostly

reserved for the chrome covered pot metal pieces. Exterior paint in

red is good and covering the roof above the expansive greenhouse is

a white roof. There is some hazing to the paint finish along with a

few inclusions but mostly remaining shiny. All badging is present

and accounted for and we note the optional reverse lights in their

chrome bezels hanging just above the shiny chrome rear bumper. Wide

whitewalls are wrapping the 15" steel wheels with full size

standard issue Chrysler wheel covers.

Interior

Looking inside we are met with tri-tone door panels. These are

covered with leather patterned light gray vinyl and are bordered

above and below by white vinyl and black carpet respectively. A

fine mix for the seats with all broadcloth weave cushions in light

gray and ivory white bolsters in vinyl. Nice light gray piping

surrounds the seats, which are a split back bench in front and a

full bench in the rear. Carpeting is a nicely preserved black and

floods all the floors. Upfront is a wonderfully curved downward

dash, featuring a black padded topper and a white full metal jacket

face with more plentiful chrome trim accents throughout. The

placement of the transmission selector, dubbed the Fingertip

PowerFlite range selector, is now located on the instrument panel

rather than in the standard steering column position. A lineup of

stove style round knobs with chromed turns is above the factory AM

radio. Some gauges show corrosion at the bezel surround where it

meets the glass as does some of the chrome trimmings. The original

steering wheel with its black rim and full horn ring and shines

brightly in front of the dash and the headliner of gray broadcloth

is clean and tight.

Drivetrain

A 301ci Poly engine in V8 form is within the well restored engine

bay, The engine is believed to be original to this car, and

presents well with its silver block, intake, valve covers and black

air cleaner assembly. A single 2-barrel carburetor is on top and a

2-speed automatic Powerflite transmission is on back sending power

back to a 3.54 geared rear axle.

Undercarriage

Plenty of surface rust abounds under here, however it appears to be

structurally sound. Body hangers have surface rust, as are the

inside of the exterior rockers, but it is not invasive unlike the

flooring. The flooring has suffered from many areas of invasive

rust and has been amateurly patched from above with galvanized

sheeting. Not aesthetically pleasing, but functional for the time

being. Power drum brakes are on all 4 corners and providing the

signature Chrysler ride is an independent coil spring front

suspension and a traditional leaf spring arrangement in the

rear.

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