Authors beginning with E from Daniel / Oliver Gallery (1 items)

1955-80. Comb-bound test drive log, original sketches and drawings (approximately 100), newspaper clippings, etc. . Various sizes Following the conclusion of World War II, during which Chrysler’s engineers worked to create a turboprop engine for the United States military, the U.S. auto manufacturer turned its attention to the development of a gas turbine engine for cars. Such an engine would have significant advantages over a traditional piston-centric design, with half the parts, a significant reduction in wear, a better power-to-weight ratio, less vibration, and less noise.The downsides were significant: fuel consumption and cost. A Detroit Free Press clipping from November 15, 1959, included in this archive begins, “If you don’t mind the cost, you could have a gas-turbine automobile right now. The price: $150,000. And that’s just for the engine. The car would be thrown in.” Nevertheless, George Huebner and his team of engineers at Chrysler, which included longtime employee and team… Read more