Wooden Buck for the 1952 Chrysler Special, Ghia Factory, Torino, Italy, circa 1950
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Artifact Overview
A close relationship between Chrysler Corporation and coachbuilder Carrozzeria Ghia began in 1950, when the Italian company built its first high-quality body for a standard Chrysler chassis. Ghia would create many of the forward-looking "idea cars" designed by chief stylist Virgil Exner. This photograph shows Ghia executives with the wooden buck used to shape metal for Exner's 1952 Chrysler Special.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1950
Creators
Creator Notes
Photographed by Molsio.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.1.1741.195
Credit
From the Collections of the Henry Ford. Gift of Virgil M. Exner, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
Text on front, below image:
foto Moisio
Stamped on back:
MOISIO TORINO--GALL. S. FEDERICO, 18 TELEFONO 48-926 NEG. NO...
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