1953 Chrysler Ghia

[motec 6.9]

Hi Styria just for you the car before the Dual Cowl . Stunning in every sense of the word love the colour http://rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1066010

 

[motec 6.9]

And sorry this one to Styria . Enjoy

 

[Styria]

I think the styling is quite remarkable, like so many Chrysler products of those 'High' eras - '50s, '60s - it is not pretty, but more handsome and individual. Under the bonnet, note what appears to be a blower (fan) connected to the Air cleaner, and the clock within the Speedometer is quite intricate and reminds me of the original Clocks that were such a feature in Maseratis. Regards. Styria

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Styria it was made by Ghia in Italy not Chrysler. It was predecessor to Dual Cowl Ghia. I will try to find more on this car . I find the styling very attractive.

 

[Styria]

Hi Styria it was made by Ghia in Italy not Chrysler. It was predecessor to Dual Cowl Ghia. I will try to find more on this car . I find the styling very attractive.

Well, Virgil Exner was the stylist, with Ghia building the cars. I would have said that the car is a Chrysler Ghia, or indeed Ghia Chrysler, but not solely Ghia - if you know what I mean. Regards. Styria

 

[motec 6.9]

Yes I do he also worked for Studabaker . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgil_Exner

 

[motec 6.9]

as promised now looking for information and pictures enjoy. http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z12317/Chrysler-GS-1-Ghia.aspx http://www.supercars.net/cars/2865.html . Apparently only 18 made .

 

[WiSeGuYY]

Sorry motec but this car will never attract my sight


Regards
Tarek

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Tarek that's ok . I will say my styling preference period is the 30's and late 60's to early 70's

 

[WiSeGuYY]

30's huh maybe rolls Royce and others at that era ,60 and 70 's the time of American muscles I agree that is the time of camaro corvette and GTO also Shelby cobra but that Gaia mutant Chrysler I pass


Regards
Tarek

 

[motec 6.9]

All good Tarek its an Italian built American car 60 years ahead of its time. As Fiat now own Chrysler .

 

[WiSeGuYY]

Lol motec please don't compare Gaia by Fiat , Fiat own Alfa Romeo,Lancia , Fiat and Autobianchi ,plus they produce Chrysler now in Europe under Lancia brand
Plus Chrysler had won plenty from the Daimler partnership and they still have the Hemi engine.
Regards
Tarek

 

[motec 6.9]

I am just saying its funny American brands looked to Italian coach builders in the 50's for style .Now the Italians own one off them. I posted as Styria professed he liked Dual cowl Ghia which followed this car so I though I would post its predecessor . Ghia lost all independence when Ford bought them in the 70's .

 

[WiSeGuYY]

I think Gaia got famous by branding for ford ,Italians always had super cars in the sixties ,what about mesarati,de tomaso, and Ferrari all Italian muscles
The de Tomaso I think powered by ford

Regards
Tarek

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Tarek this is Ghia's most famous design before Ford bought them . http://gomotors.net/Volkswagen/Volkswagen-Karmann-Ghia-coupe.html

 

[WiSeGuYY]

Lol one of the most Volkswagen wagon popular here I agree ,can't argue with the bosses .
Regard
Tarek