Remembering Virgil Exner's 1961 Chrysler Turboflite Concept Show Car

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The Turboflite prototype offered a turbine engine weighing half as much as a conventional internal combustion V-8 engine. The glass canopy styling feature was one of the major design themes that attracted consumers. The glass canopy, including the windshield, would automatically raise when the doors would open. The side windows were hinged at the roof.
Virgil Exner was hired by Chrysler President K.T. Keller in 1949. He had designed the K-310 show car, which had been a great success.

The K-310 was designed to showcase Chrysler’s upcoming revolutionary 1951 Hemi V8 engine, and the first expression of Exner’s “Pure Automobile” design philosophy. In 1953, Exner was named Director of Styling.

The Turboflite prototype offered a turbine engine weighing half as much as a conventional internal combustion V-8 engine.

The glass canopy styling feature was one of the major design themes that attracted consumers. The glass canopy, including the windshield, would automatically raise when the doors would open. The side windows were hinged at the roof.
Be sure to visit my Facebook Group Page to see some fantastic photos of this beautiful concept show car - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1064149667695452

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