Which do you like better? Slab side or Fuselage?

[67 chrysler300]

I hope this doesn't start TOO Much controversy. But which do you prefer??

I've got a 67 300 'vert and I really like the styling but back in the day when these cars were new I was crazy about the fusey style.

Now, I like the slabs better; mostly for practical reasons. Though the slab sided C bodies are LARGE cars for sure and there is lots of wasted space that could be put to better use, the fuselage styling is WORSE in that regard.

They did several things strickly for styling without regard for functionality. They extended the overhang in the front. There's a lot of DEAD space ahead of the radiator that serves no purpose. The engine compartment is smaller and the hood doesn't open as far. That at a time when the engine compartment got more crowded with A/C and emission control stuff.

Then there's the rubber isolated suspension components to cut down on road noise and all that. This did nothing to improve steering or handling feel

Anyway, what do you folks think??

 

[1978 NYB]

Formal's....

The best engineered and comfort of the C-bodies.

 

[Dobalovr]

Split decision got one of each...guess i gotta get a Formal or Forward Look to break the tie...

 

[live4theking]

I'm a fan of the slabs myself. Although since I've been hanging around here the Fusey's have been growing on me.

 

[67 chrysler300]

I tend to agree with you guys. The formals were really nice, too bad they were burdened with all that emission crap.

 

[Mr C]

This is easy. I prefer Formals! No bulkhead connectors and the best ride/ handling/ braking of all the C bodies.

 

[LeBaron1973]

I like them both, but have a fuselage car which I love and look forward to driving next year.

 

[saforwardlook]

Fuseys and Forward Look are hands down the best! The others are generally bland in the styling department, mostly being boxy squared off designs. I do like the 1965 and 1968 300s and 1968 Sport Furys though - at least they tried to have some style with their C pillars (2 doors) and other styling features.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

I would take a slab over a fusie any day. I would take a slab over a formal
I would take a forward look over them all, just look at Steve's incredible car pictured above.

 

[Zymurgy]

I love my slab and prefer the dash, but I have appreciation for all the lines.

 

[traintech55]

I love just about everything that rolled out of Chrysler's design studios, from 1955 thru the end of the rear wheel drive platforms except the 63 - 64 "C" bodies, and the 62 "B" bodies. I look at each generation as what they are, an advance in progress over the last design. We were all lucky to have those designers for such a long time.

 

[traintech55]

I love my slab and prefer the dash, but I have appreciation for all the lines.

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I just love your 300. I hope I can get mine to look that good when it is done.

 

[Carmine]

That's like asking me to choose between children.

Each have their merits.

 

[Zymurgy]

Forward look undeniably beautiful and the dash is just art.

 

[detmatt]

Slabs based on appearances alone as I haven't had the opportunity to drive any of the others.

 

[Turboomni]

I appreciate all of them and love it when I see any of them. I had to choose and before I started looking I had already decided and bought the factory manual for it. I wanted a 69 Fury. And I wanted a 440, not an easy combo to find in one piece never mind in good condition. It was and is still is a great looking car with very clean lines and clean simple dash layout. The 69 does when set up right at least to me has a nice mild muscle car attitude. Not to formal or over the top luxury with chrome everywhere with the fancy dash. All that was either before my time or budget. Don't get me wrong I do love the others and appreciate them too ,,it's just not me.

 

[The Horvaths]

Good Styling:

Bad Styling:

My list from favorite to least goes:
Slab
Fuselage
Formal
Forward Look

The forward look cars just don't do anything for me.
I'll hide now.

 

[The Horvaths]

Oh, and all of the Imperials are gorgeous and my favorite. They are by far the best of engineering and comfort. I wish I owned one.

 

[Turboomni]

As far as absolute luxury is concerned I have owned a 1997 Lexus LS400. This for me was the most refined best engineered luxurious car I have ever owned. Top speed was governed at 150 miles per hour. At 110 it might have felt 60. It had the second lowest drag coefficient of any production car in 97,,first was the new Vette. It was extremely quiet. 32 valve 4.0 litre V8. Suspension in the seats too. Power everything. It was so great it was boring.

 

[68Nwprt]

'65 and '66 my personal favorite. Nice roof line, I like the long trunk, and great dash. Amazing styling on these slabs.