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Photos: FCA's historic cars headed to former Dodge Viper plant

The Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the  production facility for the Dodge Viper, is now a showplace for the FCA US concept and historical vehicles, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
The Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is now a showplace for the FCA US concept and historical vehicles, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The Conner Center in Detroit was the former production facility for the Dodge Viper, is now a showplace for the FCA US concept and historical vehicle collection, is photographed Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The Viper sign above the entrance is scheduled to be auctioned.
The Conner Center in Detroit was the former production facility for the Dodge Viper, is now a showplace for the FCA US concept and historical vehicle collection, is photographed Wednesday, March 21, 2018. The Viper sign above the entrance is scheduled to be auctioned.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
Christopher Topham, Business Operations and Modeling Organization Product Design, left, and Mike Tonietto, former Conner Avenue Assembly Plant Manager, announce that the former assembly plant will be called the Connor Center and it will house the FCA US concept and historical vehicles, photographed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Christopher Topham, Business Operations and Modeling Organization Product Design, left, and Mike Tonietto, former Conner Avenue Assembly Plant Manager, announce that the former assembly plant will be called the Connor Center and it will house the FCA US concept and historical vehicles, photographed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1955 Chrysler 300 marks the first year of its production and is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
This 1955 Chrysler 300 marks the first year of its production and is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1955 Chrysler 300 marks the first year of its production and is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1955 Chrysler 300 marks the first year of its production and is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1941 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
The 1941 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1941 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1941 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1970 Dodge Charger is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
This 1970 Dodge Charger is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The interior of this 1970 Dodge Charger is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The interior of this 1970 Dodge Charger is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1934 Chrysler Airflow is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
This 1934 Chrysler Airflow is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1934 Chrysler Airflow is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1934 Chrysler Airflow is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1934 Chrysler Airflow is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1934 Chrysler Airflow is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1964 Chrysler Turbine is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1995 Chrysler Atlantic concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
The 1995 Chrysler Atlantic concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1995 Chrysler Atlantic concept car is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1995 Chrysler Atlantic concept car is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1941 Chrysler LeBaron is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
This 1941 Chrysler LeBaron is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1941 Chrysler LeBaron is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1941 Chrysler LeBaron is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1941 Chrysler LeBaron is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1941 Chrysler LeBaron is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1997 Chrysler Chronos concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
The 1997 Chrysler Chronos concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 2012 Jeep Mighty FC concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
The 2012 Jeep Mighty FC concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
Thie1961 Chrysler 300G is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Thie1961 Chrysler 300G is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1961 Chrysler 300G is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1961 Chrysler 300G is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
This 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1948 Chrysler Town and Country is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1989 Dodge Viper concept, left, next to the final 2017 production Dodge Viper at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
The 1989 Dodge Viper concept, left, next to the final 2017 production Dodge Viper at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The 1989 Dodge Viper concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The 1989 Dodge Viper concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The interior of the 1989 Dodge Viper is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The interior of the 1989 Dodge Viper is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
The final 2017 Dodge Viper is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
The final 2017 Dodge Viper is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
A collection of Dodge Vipers are on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
A collection of Dodge Vipers are on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
This 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press
This 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
This 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt concept is on display at the Conner Center in Detroit, formerly the production facility for the Dodge Viper, is photographed Wednesday March 21, 2018 in Detroit.
Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press