This car was perhaps born because of Walter Chrysler’s penchant for art and anything that was simply breathtaking. Inspiration to the designers of the coachbuilding firm LeBaron (later absorbed by Chrysler) came from the 1929 model of a Duesenberg having double windscreen that separated the driver from the occupants.
Chrysler designer Ralph Roberts along with famous Greek-American industrial designer Alex Tremulis who gave inputs to LeBaron created the most breathtaking design of the 1940s. Built on a Chrysler Imperial Town Sedan 145.5 inch. chassis, this Newport car had smooth uninterrupted lines that extended until the end of the length.
Under the bonnet of this Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton was a 5.3 litre engine with twin Stromberg carburettors that gave a power output of 145 hp. This car also had 3-speed Vacamatic semi-automatic transmission, independent front suspension and drum brakes. Only five were built out of which only one model had exposed headlamps (the other four had recessed headlamps, such as this scale model).
Highlights | |
- Premium collectible | |
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- Licensed product | |
- Material: RESIN | |
- High precision miniature models | |
- Non-opening model | |
- On plinth (platform base) with plexiglas hard-display case | |
- Only 199 pieces created |
Specifications | |
Brand | Chrysler |
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Period | 1901-1946 |
Year | 1941 |
Model Origin | USA |
Scale | 1:43 |
Box Dimension (in inches) | 8 x 4.5 x 3 |
Color | Gold |
Make | Matrix |
Theme | Street |
Material | Resin |