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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona event, 26 January 2023. Offered Without Reserve | $500,000 - $800,000 USD Offered from the James Raisbeck EstateOne of just 19 built; a Ghia-bodied âdream car for the publicâ Among the most influential Chrysler designs of its era Beautifully preserved older restoration in striking colorsOne of the most significant of all Chrysler automobiles One of the first Chrysler show cars designed by Virgil Exner and built by Italian coachbuilder Ghia, the appropriately named Chrysler Special was first exhibited at the Paris Salon in October 1952. Built on a New Yorker chassis shortened by six inches, it featured unusually high radiused wheel arches that extended almost to the top of the fenders, smooth sides that flowed from bumper to bumper with only a small âkickâ in the rear fender curve, rounded headlights, and a broad chromed trapezoidal grille.Its subtle yet muscular lines made the Special the hit of the show, and M. Ladouch, proprietor of the French Chrysler importers France Motors, realized that there was a willing market for a small number of copies, for which he secured the support of Chrysler export manager C.B. Thomas.Ghiaâs âproductionâ Chrysler Special was based upon the original show car but built upon a standard-wheelbase, 125.5-inch New Yorker platform and with a modified semi-fastback roofline to accommodate four full-sized adults. The first of these limited-production, hand-built cars was made for C.B. Thomas himself, and was followed by another 18 cars, six for customers of France Motors and another dozen for clients of Ghia. All were originally delivered in Europe. American customers, in many casesâwith the exception of the fortunate Mr. Thomasâremained unaware that this truly âspecialâ Chrysler even existed until a few of the cars made their way stateside later in life. Nonetheless, this âdream car for the publicâ can be seen as the forerunner of similar efforts to follow later in the 1950s, most prominently the Dual Ghia.The Chrysler Special offered here was beautifully restored in the early 1990s in this striking candy apple red, highly appropriate to the design, with saddle leather interior. Formerly one of several significant Ghia-bodied Chryslers exhibited in the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California, it was later sold in 1998 to longtime enthusiast Barry Hon of California, from whom James Raisbeck acquired it in January 2003. It has thus remained a favorite within the Raisbeck stable for a full two decades, well-maintained and much enjoyed. Over the years, it has been occasionally shown, winning the Most Elegant Award (Closed) at the 2014 Pacific Northwest Concours dâElegance, and being shown at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance after being driven from Seattle on the Motoring Classic. Today, it remains in very good overall condition throughout.The Chrysler Special continues to influence the companyâs designs to this day, making it one of the most significant of all Chrysler automobiles. The opportunity to acquire one happens seldom, particularly one with such long-term ownership as this example, offered from the garage of one dedicated enthusiast to another. All proceeds from this sale will go to the James and Sherry Raisbeck Foundation.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at website in the description*.

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