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Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission:
Automatic
Condition:
Used
Engine Size:
5.8L
Doors:
2-door
Cylinders:
8
Color:
White & Pink
Offer Type:
For Sale
Engine Size:
5.8L
Color:
White & Pink
VIN:
W5738051
Description
Description
The 1957 Chrysler Windsor is a striking example of late-1950s American automotive design, a period defined by dramatic tailfins, bold chrome detailing, and vibrant two-tone paint combinations. Chassis W5738051 is finished in an eye-catching white and pink colour scheme, a palette that perfectly reflects the optimistic and stylish spirit of the era.
Designed under the direction of legendary stylist Virgil Exner, the 1957 Windsor showcased Chrysler’s “Forward Look” design language. This philosophy introduced sleeker proportions, prominent rear…
Description
The 1957 Chrysler Windsor is a striking example of late-1950s American automotive design, a period defined by dramatic tailfins, bold chrome detailing, and vibrant two-tone paint combinations. Chassis W5738051 is finished in an eye-catching white and pink colour scheme, a palette that perfectly reflects the optimistic and stylish spirit of the era.
Designed under the direction of legendary stylist Virgil Exner, the 1957 Windsor showcased Chrysler’s “Forward Look” design language. This philosophy introduced sleeker proportions, prominent rear tailfins, and a lower, wider stance that gave the car a futuristic appearance compared with its contemporaries.
Key Facts
- Model Year: 1957
- Make: Chrysler
- Model: Windsor
- Chassis Number: W5738051
- Mileage:
- Colour: White & Pink
- Body Style: Full-size 4-door sedan (typical Windsor configuration)
- Exterior Colour: Two-tone White & Pink
- Design Era: Chrysler’s “Forward Look” styling period
- Country of Origin: United States
- Production Period: 1957 model year
Engine & Performance
- Engine Type: V8 gasoline engine
- Engine Size: 354 cu in (5.8 L) V8 (typical Windsor specification)
- Horsepower: approx. 285 hp
- Carburetion: 4-barrel carburetor
- Transmission:
- 2-speed PowerFlite automatic, or
- 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
- Wheelbase: 122 inches (3,099 mm)
- Overall Length: approx. 215.6 inches (5,476 mm)
- Width: approx. 79.6 inches (2,022 mm)
- Curb Weight: approx. 3,900–4,100 lb (1,770–1,860 kg)
Design & Styling Features
- Dramatic rear tailfins, a hallmark of late-1950s American cars
- Wide chrome grille and bumper detailing
- Distinctive two-tone paint scheme highlighting body lines
- Large wraparound windshield and panoramic rear window
- Wide whitewall tires with chrome hubcaps
- “Forward Look” low and wide body proportions
Interior Features
- Full-width bench seating for up to six passengers
- Two-tone vinyl or cloth upholstery matching exterior colours
- Chrome-trimmed instrument cluster with analog gauges
- Push-button transmission controls on the dashboard
- Optional radio, heater, and power accessories (period options)
Structural Safety
- Rigid Body Construction: The Windsor used a strong steel body and frame structure designed to provide durability and better impact resistance compared with earlier pre-war vehicles.
- Wide Stance & Long Wheelbase: With a 122-inch wheelbase, the car offered improved stability and road handling.
- Large Drum Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes on all four wheels provided dependable stopping power for the period.
- Driver Control & Visibility
- Large Panoramic Windshield: The wide wraparound windshield improved forward and side visibility for the driver.
- Large Rear Window: Enhanced rearward visibility compared with earlier models.
- Power Steering (Optional): Helped drivers maintain control with less effort, especially at low speeds.
- Interior Safety Considerations
- Padded Dashboard (Optional): Some models could be equipped with padded dash sections to reduce injury risk during sudden stops.
- Safety Steering Wheel Design: The large steering wheel with a horn ring and energy-dispersing column design was intended to reduce impact force.
Historical Significance
The 1957 Chrysler Windsor represented a major styling shift for Chrysler, embodying the futuristic “Forward Look” design philosophy introduced by Virgil Exner. Its bold fins, dramatic chrome, and vibrant color combinations—such as the white and pink two-tone seen on chassis W5738051—captured the optimism and flamboyant design trends of 1950s American automobiles.
Today, well-preserved examples of the 1957 Windsor are valued among classic car collectors for their distinctive styling, powerful V8 performance, and their role in shaping the visual identity of late-1950s American cars.
For more details, please contact us at:
nandu@mbscarcollection.com
00971 505015299
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Make:
Chrysler
Model:
Windsor
Color:
White & Pink
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission:
Automatic
Condition:
Used
Year:
1957
Fuel Type:
Petrol
Engine Size:
5.8L
Doors:
2-door
Cylinders:
8
Color:
White & Pink
VIN:
W5738051
Offer Type:
For Sale
Offer ID #9475
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