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The Chrysler Newport, one of the last dual cowl phaetons, was designed by Ralph Roberts and custom-built by LeBaron, Carrossiers in Detroit, MI. The car featured an all-aluminum body, concealed headlamps, a folding windshield, and a hide-away top. There were a total of six Newports constructed by Chrysler as show vehicles and four are known to exist today.
The original owner was playboy Henry J. 'Bob' Topping, Jr., one-time owner of the New York Yankees baseball club and former husband of Lana Turner. He 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.
A Chrysler Newport became the first concept car selected as the Pace Car in front of the 1940 Indianapolis 500 Race.
The car was originally powered by a Chrysler 323.5 cubic-inch 8-cylinder engine developing 137 horsepower. It sold for $4,725.00.
The original owner was playboy Henry J. 'Bob' Topping, Jr., one-time owner of the New York Yankees baseball club and former husband of Lana Turner. He 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.
A Chrysler Newport became the first concept car selected as the Pace Car in front of the 1940 Indianapolis 500 Race.
The car was originally powered by a Chrysler 323.5 cubic-inch 8-cylinder engine developing 137 horsepower. It sold for $4,725.00.
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1941 Chrysler Newport Concept Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler Newport Concept
(Data based on Model Year 1941 sales)
| 1941 Chrysler Newport Indianapolis 500 Pacemaker by LeBaron Chassis#: C7807503 Sold for USD$880,000 2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection |   |
| 1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: HDC4314153 Sold for USD$1,017,500 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company | |
| 1941 Chrysler Newport Concept Sold for USD$687,500 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
| 1941 Chrysler Newport Chassis#: C331001 Sold for USD$748,000 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona |   |
| 1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: C331001 Sold for USD$363,000 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
Chrysler Newport Concepts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1941 Chrysler Newport Concept's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton | C7807503 | 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $2,000,000 |
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