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£63,033
1940 CHRYSLER NEWPORT CUSTOM ROADSTER
United States • 30 Jan 2016
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AI Listing Summary
This is a one-of-a-kind, hand-built tribute to the 1940 Chrysler Newport, based on a 1940 Chrysler Windsor coupe chassis. It's powered by a 392/400hp HEMI V8 and features a 3-speed automatic transmission, along with luxury features and only 700 miles since completion.
Condition
7
The car is a custom build, titled as a 1940 Chrysler Newport, but built on a Windsor coupe chassis. The description mentions just under 700 miles since completion and features like 24-karat gold trim, suggesting high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. However, it's not an original Newport, but a tribute.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
C2559937
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
A true icon in the automotive industry, the 1940 Chrysler Newport was an evolutionary marvel.
The first Newport, known as the Chrysler Newport Phaeton (Phaeton defines no weather protection), was produced during 1940 and 1941.
It was a dual-cowl Phaeton that used the Chrysler spitfire 143hp L-head Straight-8 engine with dual carburetors coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission.
The Newport was based upon the Chrysler New Yorker, and was designed by Lebaron/Briggs manufacturing company designer Ralph Roberts.
Only six were built.
This one-of-a-kind, fully hand-built, metal-bodied tribute is as close as one could hope to come to owning the real thing.
A factory 1940 Chrysler Windsor coupe chassis, floor pan and firewall build the foundation for this unique roadster, registered and titled as a 1940 Chrysler Newport.
Powered by a 392/400hp HEMI V8 with dual-quad carburetors, this Chrysler features a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, posi-traction rear end, rack & pinion po...
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£25,165
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£61,235
Median Price (All Time)
£381,340
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