The early 1960’s was a really interesting time in American automotive history, because the entire world was infatuated with the idea of space travel, rockets, etc. That spilled over into the designs of some of the vehicles being put out by GM, Ford, and Mopar. Turbine powered rides were built by Chrysler, Ford, and GM, although all three were completely different in their approaches. We aren’t going to go into all the history, because it would get us away from this cool story, but if you watch the video below you will learn some really cool stuff about Chrysler’s efforts for sure!
Video Description:
Join Jay Leno as he teams up with Gregg Williams of Williams International to bring the legendary Chrysler Turbine Car back to life. Discover the fascinating history behind this innovative vehicle, originally designed by Gregg’s father, Sam Williams, and learn about the incredible restoration journey. Witness American engineering at its finest as this rare gem roars back to life, powered by a jet engine capable of running on anything from tequila to Chanel No. 5. Don’t miss this exclusive look at a piece of automotive history!
