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Chrysler Imperial VIII gallery (1955–1956)

The eighth generation of the Imperial received a completely independent design, distancing itself from regular Chrysler models.

All photos 21 I 2 1926–1928 II 0 1929–1930 III 3 1931–1933 IV 0 1934–1936 V 1 1937–1939 VI 0 1940–1948 VII 0 1949–1954 VIII 3 1955–1956 IX 0 1957–1966 X 0 1967–1968 XI 0 1969–1973 XII 0 1974–1975 XIII 0 1981–1983
chrysler imperial pic #20473 1024 x 681 60 1956
chrysler imperial pic #20472 1024 x 681 66 1956
chrysler imperial pic #20471 1024 x 681 63 1956

This car became a symbol of the 'Forward Look' era, distinguished by its huge dimensions and expressive style. The introduction of panoramic windshields and powerful V8s made this model one of the most notable in the luxury car market of the mid-50s in the US.