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By Old Cars Weekly
May 22, 2018

Chrysler Thunderbolt Roadster, 1941. Photo: Peter Harholdt. (Courtesy of Roger Willbanks)With its smooth, aerodynamic body shell; hidden headlights; enclosed wheels; and a retractable, one-piece metal hardtop (an American first), this stunning roadster hinted that tomorrow’s Chryslers would leave their angular, upright, and more prosaic rivals in the dust. Dramatically modern, the five Thunderbolts built were critically acclaimed, but a high price tag deterred buyers. Some of the Thunderbolt’s advanced features found their way into post-WWII production Chryslers.

By Old Cars Weekly
Apr 2, 2018

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By Old Cars Weekly
Oct 24, 2017

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By Old Cars Weekly
Sep 11, 2017

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By Old Cars Weekly
Aug 22, 2017

The 1909 Economy Model G

Car of the Week

By Brian Earnest
May 29, 2020

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By Old Cars Weekly
Apr 20, 2016

1937 Frank Kurtis 'Tommy Lee Speedster'

Car of the Week

By Ken Gross
May 29, 2020

Anything pre-war can show up on a AAA Glidden Tour. And a crowd of car nuts is bound to show up and check out each car. (Photo courtesy Veteran Motor Car Club of America)

By raustin
Feb 4, 2013

1937 Willys

Car of the Week

By Brian Earnest
Sep 29, 2010