Eagle logo design question

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Eagle logo design question

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Do we know who designed the eagle logo that started appearing in 1961 and continued on eventually to Chrysler LeBarons?

I always sort of casually assumed it was an Engel thing because they don’t seem very Exner-y to me. But when I think about it, I suspect those eagles were already in production before the Engel era began.
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I don't know, but I'd be interested if someone does. That rounded eagle design was a good one in my opinion. I also like the style from the 50's as well.

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Yeah, I think my favorite eagle was the one on the sides the 61’s But there were a variety of cool ones.
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Lol - those fins!! In 61 the Imperial guys were probably designing on napkins at the bar with the Cadillac guys, and were like, "those aren't fins... THESE are fins!"

I cannot imagine how futuristic these cars must have looked in the 50's/60's.

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wow take my breathe away with the fins

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That’s amazing!
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It's always bore a striking resemblance to the Reichsadler with its wings raised; at least, in my opinion.
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That '61 looks awesome !

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