Most of these early concept cars were formed by the Italian craftsmen of Ghia, Italy. They were very capable of creating in metal, the forward thinking visions of stylists and designers.

1953 Chrysler D' Elegance

1954 DeSoto Adventurer 11

1954 Plymouth

1955 Falcon

1955 Flitesweep

1956 Plymouth Plainsman

1956 Cantilevered roof Norseman. Note the absence of A and B pillars.

1956 Norseman, rear. This car sank when being shipped on the Andrea Doria, July 1956, off Florida.

1957 Dart with retractable hardtop.

1957 Dart, top wound down.

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