Show Car at Michigan City, Indiana

This photograph of a 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt custom show car was taken at a Michigan City Chrysler-Plymouth dealership.  There were six of these cars custom made for Chrysler, and they toured the country doing promotions at local dealerships.  A car behind can be seen to have a large loudspeaker on top, with “Chrysler Thunderbolt” painted on the side.  

Why the two people are dressed in Victorian costumes is a mystery.

The Thunderbolt was designed by Alex Tremulis who is better known for his design of the ill-fated Tucker.  The show car was built on a Chrysler Crown Imperial frame and had a straight eight engine.

Show Car at Michigan City, Indiana

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