by Brandon McCloskey | Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 1959, the B-series engine was debuted which was good news for Chrysler replacing the Hemi engine. The B-series was a simple design, producing slightly higher horsepower and contained a higher displacement. Its cost f manufacturing was cheaper, it was lighter giving...
by Brandon McCloskey | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Chrysler’s popularity in making post-war cars in the 1950s was highly attributed to the head designer Virgil Exner. His designing techniques were influenced greatly by the making of Italian firm Ghia, the iconic was nearly the same but the forms had a touch of his...
by Brandon McCloskey | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
1959 only a few changes were made on Lincoln and Continentals. Premiere convertible was moved to 1958 Continental Mark III line, and the four-door sedan and the two and four-door hardtops were left in Capri and Premiere trim. They all were moved back in 1959 when...
by Brandon McCloskey | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
This model year engine was expanded, the Y-block was increased to 368 cid and 285 horsepower. This was considered power that works for all speeds and provide safety. They were lighter than the 1955 but still heavy automotives. They would cost $500-$700 more than...
by Brandon McCloskey | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
The period between 1952 to 1954 was very important to Lincoln’s history. The main developments of this year were making the first overhead-valve V8, a short stroke of 318 cid, producing 160 bhp. The crankshaft had eight counterweights better than most...
