Brand X cars with Chrysler V8 Power.





Facel Vega 1956 to 1964.


French built Facel Vega mostly used Chrysler Big Block, twin 4 barrel carb engines between 1956 and 64. Cars capable of 130 to 150 m.p.h. with 4 wheel disc brakes.


Facel Vega – HK 500. 500 built, 1957 to 61, used 361 and 383 Chrysler bigblock engines. Chrysler auto or the 4 speed french truck based “Pont–A–Mousson” manual box, were used.




Facel Vega – Facel 11, 180 built, 1961 to 64, used 383 and 413 Chrysler bigblock engines. 2 door coupe only.


Facel Vega Excellence, 152 built, 1956 to 64. used 361 and 383 Chrysler bigblock engines, autos. Suicide type rear doors, pillarless style.


Monterverdi 375 and Hai 450 SS. 1967 to 1990.


The Swiss Monteverdi cars, used bodies crafted by Italian coachbuilders, Sierra Fissore between 1970 and 77.


1970 Monteverdi 375 series fastback. Chrysler 440 bigblock was used in the 375 series, 2 door fastback and 4 door saloon, with 4 wheel discs.




1970 Monterverdi Hai 450 SS, 3 only built, plus the prototype in 1970, using the Chrysler 426 Hemi engine mid mounted. 170 plus miles per hour.


1970 Monyerverdi 375 series 4 door saloon.




The imposing Hai [ Shark ] 426 Hemi engine compartment.


Monterverdi Hai 450 SS. Although more cars were planned to be built, only 2 were completed by 1976. Two others were built from left over parts in the early 90's.