The name was first used as a trim level in the mid-1950s, denoting the high-line coupe of the Chrysler Windsor series.

More recently, two different concepts by the manufacturer bear the Nassau nameplate.

The resulting vehicle became a working model used by engineers and stylists to eventually create the Chrysler 300 sedan, introduced in 2005.

As with many recent models from Chrysler, very few exterior details were lost in the translation from concept car to production vehicle.

One notable exterior difference between the Nassau and 300 are taillamps that wrap over the rear fenders, similar to the treatment on Cadillac CTS sport sedan.