The first Newport, known as the Chrysler Newport Phaeton, was produced during 1940 and 1941. It was a dualcowl phaeton that used the 323.5 cu in (5.3 L) Chrysler Straight Eight Spitfire engine with dual carburetors coupled to a threespeed manual transmission. The Newport was based upon the Chrysler Imperial Crown chassis and engine , and was designed by LeBaron / Briggs Manufacturing Company designer Ralph Roberts. Only six were built. Actress Lana Turnerowned a Newport Phaeton, as did Chrysl…
The Chrysler Newport first appeared in the early 1940s. It was known as the Newport Phaeton and production lasted from 1940 through 1941 partly due to low production numbers. Only five were produced. The design was by Ralph Roberts. It was powered by an eightcylinder engine and used a threespeed manual gearbox to send the power to the rear ...
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