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To maintain Chrysler's styling innovation, the Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton was initially released in 1941 as the Golden Arrow. Just five examples were made by LeBaron for a national tour including a stop at the 1941 Indianapolis 500.

Styling for the car was the work of LeBaron who envisioned a streamlined version of the Duesenberg Dual Cowl Phaeton. Thus, it had a completely separate rear passenger space complete with windshield and rear-view mirrors. Realized in aluminum, the shape of the car was entirely streamlined.

Under the direction of Alex Tremulis and Ralph Roberts the design was approved to compete cars such as Buick's Y-Job. Only five were made, two with hidden headlights.

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1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton - sold for $687,500 This car, the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car with its distinctive open headlights was repainted in pastel green and reupholstered in dark green leather before the war for the use of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. It became Chrysler’s representative among the signature cars of Detroit’s design and styling leaders such as Edsel Ford’s Continental, Ed Macauley’s Phantom and Harley Earl’s Y-job. Even among these stylish, handsome and historic cars the Newport... more
Gallery: 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island RM Auction

1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton C331001 - sold for $1,017,500 A High Point of Automotive Design. The First of Only Five Newport Phaetons. One of Only Two Hidden-Headlight Examples Built. Rich History and Impressive Chain of Ownership. Award-Winning Restoration Recently Completed. Participant in the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton is the direct result of the vibrant collaboration between some of the greatest names in American automobiles: Chrysler, LeBaron, Keller, ... more
Gallery: 2011 Scottsdale Auction by Gooding & Company

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