Vehicle Description
A Chrysler Corporation "dream" or concept car for the Plymouth
Division, the Belmont was highly publicized and well-received by
the public at the various major automobile shows at which it was
displayed - including the 1954 New York Auto Show. The car was
styled by Briggs and built by Chrysler in the United States. The
major theme stressed by the company was that the Belmont was a
practical car in every sense, combined with sweeping beauty. The
fiberglass roadster body was mounted on the standard Plymouth
chassis that had been proven by billions of miles of owner use,
creating an unmatchable combination. The car is powered by a 157hp
poly-head 241ci V8 engine, the 14th Plymouth V8 built for the 1955
model run. Unfortunately, the car was never put into production -
so this example is the only one ever built. Although concept and
"dream" cars were routinely destroyed once their useful life was
over, under a special arrangement with Chrysler, the Belmont became
the personal property of Vice President of Design Virgil Exner for
several years. A complete restoration brought this unique vehicle
back to its original show car condition.
