The 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Was the Future on Wheels
An Icon of Innovation Turns 84 as Chrysler Celebrates 100 Years

In a year where Chrysler is celebrating a full century of automotive milestones, there is one concept car that still captures imaginations over eight decades later: the 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt. Long before we had Teslas with giant screens or gullwing doors, Chrysler was already laying down futuristic ideas with this stunning “car of tomorrow.” Built during the height of America’s Art Deco design movement, the Thunderbolt wasn’t just a show car—it was a statement of intent.

The 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Was the Future on Wheels
Explore how The 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt was the future on wheels with its innovative electric metal hardtop design.
