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First Impressions: 2014 Amelia Island Concours

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If you have ever been part of an organizing team for a major event you would know what it is like to run an event of the magnitude of Amelia Island. This is the 19th year of the event and by sheer will and a ton of hard work, it has bullied its way into being one of the top automotive events in the USA, if not the world. That is quite an accomplishment. One might say Amelia Island is the East Coast equivalent of Monterey Week in August. The vibe is a lot different.

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Ghost Buster: ’55 DeSoto Firedome Wagon

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The Keller years at Chrysler ended in 1955 with the advent of stylish cars like the 1955 DeSoto Firedome station wagon. K.T. Keller, corporate president since 1935, liked conservative styling with high rooflines that allowed passengers to keep their hats on. But America wanted sleek, stylish cars. Chrysler’s new chief of design, Virgil Exner, really shook things up. His styling was dramatic by 1950s standards. In 1955, Virgil introduced new styling for all Chrysler divisions. Today’s Firedome wagon comes from Dan Aykroyd’s personal collection.  Read More