1955 was a big year for Chrysler because they introduced the new car line which showcased the new styling influence of they’re new chief stylist, Virgil Exner.
He treated all vehicles in the Mopar family with his expertise and talent, the work he and his team performed are among the most memorable in history. The 1955 Chrysler was bolted to a 331 cubic-inch V8 Firepower with hemispherical cylinder heads. The massive V8 soul of the New Yorker was capable of producing an astonishing 250 horsepower, the car was also fitted with a three-speed Powerflite automatic gearbox and four-wheel power-assisted drum brakes.