This Car Has a Jet Engine

The 1963 Chrysler Turbine car has a jet engine under its hood. In its heyday, it represented the future of automobiles. We blast off in this retro dream car.

Nov 13, 2014

The 1963 Chrysler Turbine car has a jet engine under its hood. In its heyday, it represented the future of automobiles. We blast off in this retro dream car.

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