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The first Newport, known as the Chrysler Newport Phaeton, was produced from 1940 to 1941, and was a low-production dual-cowl phaeton that used an straight-8 engine coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission. The Newport was based upon the Chrysler New Yorker of the time, and designed by Chrysler designer Ralph Roberts. Only 5 were built. Actress Lana Turner owned a Newport Phaeton, as did Chrysler founder Walter Chrysler, who used it as a personal car. |