Copyright© WebPR 1995-2004
Copyright© WebPR 1995-2004
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A unique car from the 1960s - the Flitewing
In 1961 Dodge came out with a concept car - they called it an experimental car - that was followed by Chrysler's turbine car, produced in limited quantity and later destroyed (out of the fifty cars, 1 or 2 survived). It is interesting to note the PR captions that came with each of the photos.
DODGE IDEA CAR -- The $125,000 Dodge Flitewing closely resembles present-day production models in styling, is described as "a design of practical features, not a 'way-out' dream car." It is powered by a 350-horsepower, 383-cubic-inch, ram-induction V-8.
UNIQUE SPEEDOMETER -- The Dodge Flitewing utilizes a new speedometer with a series of 13 elliptical windows, and replaces the conventional hodgepodge of dials and knobs with pushbutton control placed in the full-length console and door panel. The entire interior, with four bucket seats. is ringed with heavily padded top grain leather.
OPEN SCOOP GRILLE -- The experimental Dodge Flitewing features an open scoop grille. which is traditionally associated with jet airplanes and other high-performance vehicles. The window-roof canopies move upward automatically when the doors are opened.
BETTER VISIBILIY -- Windows of the Dodge Flitewing idea car blend into the roof contour, facilitating entry and exit, and improving visibility by eliminating a center post. The window operating mechanism is contained in the roof and trunk of the car.
DODGE FLITEWING -- This is Dodge's new $125,000 experimental car, the Flitewing. Some of the engineering features of the idea car are being incorporated in future Dodge models, according to Dodge Chief Engineer George Gibson.
CONTROLS IN DOOR -- Non-driving controls in Dodge's experimental Flitewing are placed in the door panel and the full-length interior console. Controls for the lights, turn indicators, windshield wipers, power radio antenna, and automatc windows are located in the door panel.
