From my point of view, most Forward Look authorities include Forward Look cars beginning with the 1955 models and ending with the 1961 models. Due to health problems, Exner lost control of the styling department at the time the 1962 models were being designed and the styling department was in a bit of disarray. When Exner did see the resulting 1962 models, he called them "plucked chickens".
Nonetheless, I still love my 300H and it is overall an excellent handling and driving vehicle. The interior is also sumptuous and very comfortable and it feels smaller and lighter than its former Forward Look versions. There is much to love about the 1962 models including the styling. After Exner, GM led the way in styling in the 1960s I believe but also were given a kick in the butt from Fords Lincoln Continentals starting with their 1961 models. Those 1961 Lincolns, however, were designed by Elwood Engle's team and he later became Chrysler's chief stylist for the slab side and fuselage models. His influence at Chrysler began with the release of the 1964 models which still look great to me (I just preferred his fuselage models beginning with the 1969 models). So the models for both 1962 and 1963 were kind of orphans. But Chrysler's engineering was still prominent in those years undeniably.
To help you feel welcome and at home, here are some views of my 300H. I love it even if it is a plucked chicken.
Best wishes in the pursuit of your dreams regarding your new acquisition - it seems like is is a solid foundation for a makeover and to be loved by its new owner
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