1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton
1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton - photographed at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
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The Chrysler Newport, one of the last dual cowl phaetons, was designed by Ralph Roberts and custombuilt by LeBaron Carrossiers in Detroit, Michigan. The car featured an all-aluminum body, concealed headlamps, folding windshield and a hida-away top. There were a total of six Newports constructed by Chrysler as show vehicles and four are known to exist today.
One of the Newports was selected as the 1940 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. This was the first, and still the only time a non-production car has been used in this event.
This car was owned by millionaire playboy Henry J. īBobī Topping, former husband of Lana Turner. Topping customized the car by substituting a Cadillac engine and transmission for the Chrysler components. He also personalized the car by having his name cast into the hubcaps and engine valve covers and adding his initials to the grille.
Model: 1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton
Manufacturer: Chrysler Motor Corp., Detroit, Michigan
Original Price: $4,725
Engine: 8-cylinder, 137-hp, 323.5-cid
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Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson
Date: June, 2005
Location: National Automobile Museum in Reno, NV
