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Not Sold (Est: £561,030 - £748,040)
1953 Chrysler Special by Ghia
United States • 15 Aug 2026 • Lot 368
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Chrysler Special by Ghia is a rare and significant example, being the first of 18 production cars and unique in its black-and-red exterior. It has been meticulously restored to factory specifications, including a full frame-off restoration completed in October 2023, while preserving its original interior and numbers-matching engine.
Its provenance includes acquisition from the second owner, extensive research, and recognition at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, making it a highly desirable collector's item.

Condition
10
The car underwent a frame-off restoration to factory specifications completed in October 2023, and it retains its original interior. It is described as the first of 18 production cars, a highly significant mid-century Chrysler, and the only example in its specific color scheme. It was acquired from its second owner in 2017 and retains its numbers-matching engine. It also placed third in its class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2025.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
7227922
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
The first of 18 production cars; a highly significant mid-century Chrysler The only example understood to have been finished in its particular black-and-red exterior color scheme Acquired in 2017 by the consignor from its second owner Exhaustively researched, retains numbers-matching engine Frame-off restoration to factory specifications completed in October 2023 while retaining original interior Third in Class at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance History file with copy of original build card, copy of first Swiss registration, correspondence, restoration documents, and copies of period Chrysler materials
Points of note
£293,198
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£527,396
Median Price (Since 2020)
£667,318
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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