{"id":182475,"date":"2016-03-31T20:31:04","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T20:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=182475"},"modified":"2024-12-27T00:24:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T00:24:55","slug":"1941-chrysler-thunderbolt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1941-chrysler-thunderbolt\/","title":{"rendered":"1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt<\/h1>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">Two years after GM released the first American concept car, Chrysler responded with this Thunderbolt, &#8220;the car of the future.&#8221; It was built during the popular Art Deco deco movement before the Jet Age of transportation design. One of the most striking aspects of the Thunderbolt was its gentle lines which were uninterrupted by overzealous details which became a trend in later years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Much like the 1938 Peugeot Decapotable, the Thunderbolt was equipped with a fully retractable hardtop. Unlike modern equivalents, this meant the entire rear end was taken up by the roof mechanism. This left room for only one bench seat in the cockpit which could accommodate three passengers abreast.<\/p>\n<p>Much like the Crown Imperial which Chrysler was flaunting at the time, the Thunderbolt was equipped with a host of electric features. These included the electro-hydraulic doors, electric windows and pop-up headlights. The interior was particularly plush with leather upholstery and a bespoke aluminum dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>The body was executed by Lebaron in Detroit to a design by Alex Tremulis. It was built as a tribute to George Eyston&#8217;s 1938 Thunderbolt which reached 357.53 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Both cars shared the same fenderless, slab-sided shape with wheel shirts. Untypical of era, the Thunderbolt had no front grill. The overall shape was described as aerodynamic and was an influence for the 1941 Chrysler Newport Parade Phaeton. It was built on a 1940 Chrysler Crown Imperial frame with an aluminum body. Power came from the Chrysler L-head straight-8 which provided around 150 bhp.<\/p>\n<p>Only five or six Thunderbolts were built. They were first seen at the 1940 New York Auto show and subsequently displayed across the United States. Each had a different paint scheme and some had polished brass accents. Later on the name was resurrected by Chrsyler in 1993 as a concept car.<\/p>\n<h4>Chassis &amp; Sales<\/h4>\n<p>7807943-Known as the &#8216;Copper Car&#8217; it an original copper retractable roof and lower body trim. After extensive touring it was sold in March of 1941 and the subsequent owner who had a 331 cubic inch hemi-head Chrysler engine installed. Acquired in the 60s by Bill Harrah. Restored by Tired Iron Works of Monrovia, California in 2009 with original engine located. The Teal colour was chosen from period artwork. Displayed at the 2009 Amelia Island Concours d\u2019Elegance, 2009Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance and offered at RM Auction&#8217;s Automobiles of Arizona sale but it was Not Sold at a high bid of $1,175,000 USD.<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1941-chrysler-thunderbolt-gallery\/\">1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>See all <a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1941-chrysler-thunderbolt-gallery\/\">1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Gallery Images<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt2.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt2-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt2-770x505.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt2-293x192.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3-770x514.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt3-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt1-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt1-770x538.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1941_Chrysler_Thunderbolt1-293x205.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Concept \/ Prototype Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">released at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1940 New York Auto Show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">built at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Detroit, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">coachbuilder<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">LeBaron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Spitfire Inline-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">position<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Front, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">aspiration<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Natrual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">block material<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" 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