The Coolest Supercar You’ve Never Heard Of Had Chrysler Power And A Badass Name

When enthusiasts debate the great grand tourers of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the usual suspects dominate the conversation — Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Maserati. But buried in that golden era of European coach building is a name that deserves far more recognition: Monteverdi. Built in Switzerland, powered by a Chrysler V8, and styled by Italian coach builders, the Monteverdi High Speed was one of the most audacious underdogs the GT world has ever seen — and it very nearly took the fight straight to Ferrari.