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The Plymouth Explorer debuted in the May 1954 Motor Trend Magazine. Despite its racy good looks, the Explorer was powered by the 110-horsepower, 230 cubic-inch, 6-cylinder engine coupled to a Hy-Drive transmission. The car was the inspiration of Virgil Exner who had Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, Italy, build the body. Other concept cars for 1954 included the [[Plymouth Belmont]] and the [[Desoto Adventurer]].
  competitor to the sporty Fastback roofline cars offered by Ford and Chevrolet.
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Revision as of 01:34, 20 September 2017






The Plymouth Explorer debuted in the May 1954 Motor Trend Magazine. Despite its racy good looks, the Explorer was powered by the 110-horsepower, 230 cubic-inch, 6-cylinder engine coupled to a Hy-Drive transmission. The car was the inspiration of Virgil Exner who had Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, Italy, build the body. Other concept cars for 1954 included the Plymouth Belmont and the Desoto Adventurer.



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1954 Plymouth Explorer
1954 Plymouth Explorer
1954 Plymouth Explorer
1954 Plymouth Explorer
1954 Plymouth Explorer
1954 Plymouth Explorer

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Designer

Virgil Exner Chrysler's Advance Styling Designs

Chassis

Body

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Magazine Articles

  • May 1954 Motor Trend Magazine

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