Exner is widely known for the "Forward Look" he created for the 1955–1963 Chrysler products and his fondness of tailfins on cars for both aesthetics and aerodynamics.

Born on September 24, 1909, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Exner was Chrysler Corporation ’s first Vice President of Styling. He is credited with the unique design of the 1947 Studebaker Starlite. …

Aug 29, 2024 · Exner was responsible for the look of cool cars of the late 1950’s, not just at Chrysler, but at other automakers as well.

Virgil Exner gave a new shape to motion with innovative designs that made many American cars of the 1950s true “dream machines.” Displaying artistic talent as a youth, Exner studied art at …

Oct 13, 2023 · At his peak, Virgil Exner’s influence over Detroit was as significant as any designer’s. A true artist endowed with an air of sophistication, he brought vision, innovation, …

Apr 26, 2025 · One of the greatest stylists in the history of the automotive industry, Virgil Exner, designed a series of iconic production cars, but also several breathtaking concepts.

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