Update: 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car Highlights at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, Carlisle, PA
My second most favorite vehicles at last July's Carlisle Chrysler Nationals were the two 1963 Chrysler Turbine Cars parked across from Chrysler's Chrysler.
Here is my photo profile of these historic automobiles.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
The two Chrysler Turbines can be seen above Chrysler's Chrysler hood mascot.
The automobile are owned by the Detroit Historical Society and the Chrysler Heritage (still running)! It is rare to be see two of the Turbines together.
Photo Profile
Jay Leno's Garage: 1963 Chrysler Turbine: Ultimate Edition. It's the amazing car Jay's lusted after since he was 14 years old, and this episode is packed with all kinds of amazing footage! We've got a book review, a road test, and Chrysler's original promotional video.
The Chrysler Turbine Car from Hagerty Drivers Foundation
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Comments
Thanks for the memories! One of my favorite cars when I was growing up. Seeing it at the World’s Fair was such a thrill.
Your truly was at this event. I was showing these two photos of a 1958 Ford El Galaxie concept car, explaining that Elwood P. Engle head of design of Lincohn Mercury Division who had involvement of the ‘58 Lincohn and the ‘61 Contintel designs, both award winners, was passed over for promotion for Ford VP of designs, was invitited by the new President of Chrysler to replace VIgil Exner as new VP of Design Nov. ‘61. His first project was the Gas Turbins using those ‘58 Ford concept front headlights and conplete rear rear design and a somehat Thunderbird roof design.
Amazing photos Mark Schaier. I can see the similarities of the two automobiles, Thunderbird included!
Howard i have a model of the 63 turbine car i was given at the worlds fair in 63 ... you can have it if you like for free
Howard Kroplick: I gladly accept! Thanks! I will send you an email with my mailing address.
Also, I’ve been going to the NY International Auto Show held at the NY Colisum NYC, by Columbus Circle, now gone, every April. The Chrysler Gas Turbine was to be introduce at the show, BUT it decided to have it shown at Manhatan Chrysler, some blocks south on Brodway, my first time seeing the Gas Tubine! Yes it was roped off, couldn’t get up and close, Drat!