Chrysler Falcon

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The Falcon was an Idea Car designed by Exner to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette and early Ford Thunderbird models. Two Falcons were built by Ghia, but this car is the only one that remains. Ghia used a shortened 1955 Chrysler 300 chassis for the 2-seater bodywork, one of Exner's favorite designs, and the only car he had cast in brass as a 1:18 scale desk ornament. The Falcon featured futuristic vertically aligned taillights, an integrated rear bumper, and flush-fitting door handles.
External side pipes give voice to the 300-horsepower Hemi engine, bolted to an automatic transmission. Additional features include power steering, power brakes, and power windows.