St. Clair, Todd wrote:
> I still have 3 postcard sized renderings of a watercolour painting depicting
> a Chrysler dealership in 1957. The original is called "Avenue Motors" and
> the artist is Jack Schmitt. The description on the back is as follows:
> Here we are no an early Friday evening at the local Chrysler-Plymouth
> dealership called Avenue Motors. The building design is an art deco style
> whch was very typical of automotive dalerships of the 1940's and up to the
> 1960's.
> There is a lot of activity around the dealership tonight with the recent
> arrival of the new 1957 Chrysler and Plymouth car lineup. Here we see the
> Hesketh family taking a new '57 Chysler model 300C out for a test drive. As
> a demo, the bright red '56 Chrysler model 300B will not stay on the lot very
> long.
> 1957 was the second year of Chrysler Corporation's "forward look".
> Plymouth advertised "Suddenly its 1960", the 1957 models were 3 years ahead
> of their time. The 57's were long and low and introduced the era of soaring
> tailfins. The all new Chrysler 300C had its' own distinctive grille and
> elegant tailfins, it was an all out performance car with a 390 h.p engine
> and a top speed of 130 miles per hour.
> In this watercolour painting it shows that Avenue Motors has a large
> selection of automobile models for the new car buyer with the 1957 Chrysler
> 300C and the New Yorker, also including the 1957 Plymouth Fury and the
> Belvedere.
>
> As I said, I have three left, and are yours for the asking. If you have any
> 58 Belvedere liturature to swap (or colour copies of ads etc), I'd
> appreciate it. If not, no problem. It's a small way of saying thanks to
> those who have helped out on the mailing list.
> One per person, first come first served.
> Todd
> 58 Belvedere Sport Sedan
OH MAN, what a blast to see this here.
I bought print #57 of this piece. It is great. I like it.
My print is roughly 24"x30"
Of all the art I have, this is one of the few that is a numbered print instead
of an original.
Had to have it though.
It is worth it if you are a 57 300 owner, or even dream of having one.
Went to Auburn for the first time last year. Found VERY LITTLE for the 300.
We finally made it to the auction area around 5pm. My eldest boy saw the art and
brought
this item to my attention. I scarfed it up right there. Didn't even try to
haggle.
Made the trip (3-1/2 hours drive) worthwhile.
Paul Holmgren
2 300-C's
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