Chrysler Ghia Specials
The story of those Chrysler Specials the Italian coach building company Ghia built is interesting and unique in automotive history. In the early ’50s, the American car industry was just starting to promote those wild concept cars. They were busy introducing new jet-influenced shapes in their production models.
But Chrysler wanted to offer some several elegant concepts, all of which drew attention from the crowds. Interestingly, those Chryslers were fully operational prototypes they built on standard car chassis and drivetrains. Several of Chrysler’s top managers realized there was potential for a limited production of those prestigious coupes.
However, they need to work with Ghia because they had already designed and produced several concept cars. So, in 1951 they presented the first Chrysler Special they called the K-301. And it continued with several other models until 1955. But Chrysler Specials from the early â50s weren’t production models since Ghia produced and assembled them at the request of wealthy owners.
And Chrysler sold its concept cars with regular technology to people mesmerized by the sensual lines. So, in four years, they build just 18 cars. But they highly customized them to each customer’s wishes. Also, they built all of them in Italy.