[1] Chrysler's previous designers favored conservative, upright bodystyles, but sales were declining.

[2] Exner was personally recruited to become head of Chrysler's Advanced Styling Studio by Kauffman Thuma (K.T.)

[3] Exner commissioned a range of what he called "Idea cars" to explore new design concepts.

[10][13] The cars that were built were considered pre-production examples, with the expectation that the Falcon would go into full production.

[10][13] A Chrysler Falcon is reported to have been shipped back to Ghia in Italy, and from there to South America.

[16] A Chrysler Falcon was offered as the prize in a 1955 fundraiser for the Venezuelan Red Cross.

El Automóvil Universal de Occidente", the official Chrysler representative in Venezuela at the time.

[10][13][25] This is in part based on observed differences in the bodies of cars in original photos of the Falcon.

[16] Two different models of Chrysler's first generation "Double rocker" Hemi V8 were used in the cars.

[23] Other interior features include leather upholstery, an adjustable split-bench seat, concave inner door panels, power windows, and a wooden steering wheel by Nardi.