More fins to the left, more fins to the right by Sea_Dog
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Back in the late 1950's and early 1960's American auto manufacturers competed to see who could put the biggest fins on their cars.
This 1957 Chrysler 300C is a worthy contender. I found it at the Auto Collections at what used to be the Imperial Palace hotel. It had been two years since I visited Las Vegas and there'd been a lot of changes - No Imperial Palace anymore; at least not as I remembered it. There'd been a huge project on the site where once the Imperial Palace had stood and, from the sidewalk no indication of where the IP or the Auto Collections had gone.
I was sad because no matter what else I do in Las Vegas I always allow a couple of hours to visit the Auto Collections. Just by luck I cut through O'shea's remodeled casino on my way from the Flamingo to Harrah's and saw a sign pointing to the Auto Collections.
Back in the day the Chrysler 300D had been my father's dream car - it won Motor Trend's car of the year a couple of times and was praised by all the experts in the auto magazines he read.
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Comments (9)
erlandpil
good work erland
Richardphotos
my deceased aunt had an Imperial or Chrysler in 1957 just like this once when she came to visit. as a young boy I thought those fins went forever outstanding collage and captures
Richardphotos
I am glad you were able to make the collection. I did not on my last trip but went to two auto museums, both in New Mexico and I also went to the Cobra museum there in Las Vegas. it was free and well worth your time
sandra46
GREAT WORK
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
kgb224
Superb captures and collage my friend. God bless.
Hendesse
Superb shots and fantastic presentation. Thanks for the interesting informations too.
danapommet
I won't miss the Imperial Palace but the Auto Collection was a must see every trip. A super collage Dennis!
bmac62
I've got my $145,000 ready and I'm on my way to Las Vegas! Hi Dennis. I realized I hadn't been to your gallery for some time and when I took a look, here's one of your very stylish automotive collages! Great presentation. I just pulled up the Auto Collections on my IPhone and got to see their entire collection...wow.
junge1
Great shot. I remember that one. Those were the days when they were a wide as a VW was long!