From a body design standpoint only, I seek the rare survivors in automotive history. Automobiles less likely to show at vintage car shows. The redesigned 1963 Chrysler is one example of a model designing its own path. See my comment below.

The fresh design, particularly the 300 Sport trim with a split vinyl roof, were a vast improvement over the past four years. The crisp lines and flat roof added an upper-scale uniqueness, forging an alternative path to what General Motors and Ford were producing. I prefer the tweaked 1964 (above) because of its low profile tail fins, helping eliminate the somewhat awkward down-slope of the rear in side profile. Though 1963 sales increased from the previous year, at least in part to an impressive warranty, the 1963-64s were soon forgotten with the more cohesive, handsome mainstream designs beginning in 1965. Those would finish the decade on a respectable plateau.