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When you think of bold American design from the early 1940s, the 1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton stands in a league of its own. Designed by Ralph Roberts of LeBaron at a time when Chrysler was still finding its footing after the Great Depression and the controversial Airflow, the Newport was more than just a pretty face—it was a statement. A statement that Chrysler could build something breathtaking again. This wasn’t just another concept car. It was rolling artwork, built with care and vision. Under the hood, it was powered by a 5.3-liter (323.5 cubic-inch) “SPITFIRE” I8 engine, rated…

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. America’s First Hardtop Convertible –  Back in 1941, most convertibles had fabric tops and required a lot of manual labor. The Thunderbolt, on the…