A trio of rare and historically significant Chrysler vehicles—each representing a distinct era of American automotive design—are set to be auctioned off at this year’s Lucky Collector Car Auction, drawing attention from collectors and enthusiasts nationwide.
Among the standout entries is a 1929 Chrysler Series 75 Dual Cowl Phaeton, a luxurious open-top touring car with a storied past and elegant styling. With only a dozen known survivors from the original 248-unit production run, this meticulously restored example wears a two-tone mint and dark green paint scheme, highlighted by authentic period details such as dual cowl-mounted lights, snap-on side curtains, and a reconditioned 248-cubic-inch inline-six engine. The model’s engineering was notable in its time, with the same engine type once powering a car to a top-ten finish at Le Mans in 1929.
Fast-forwarding several decades, the auction will also feature a 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible, widely regarded as a postwar American icon. This “Woodie” convertible is finished in green with natural wood paneling and sports a tan top over a matching interior. Powered by a 323-cubic-inch inline-eight paired with a fluid-drive two-speed manual transmission, the car has been carefully preserved and still presents beautifully following an older restoration. Only a few thousand of these luxurious convertibles were ever built, making them one of the most desirable collector Chryslers from the era.
Rounding out the trio is a unique piece of Mopar history: a 1984 Chrysler Laser XE prototype, bearing VIN 000002. Originally showcased by then-CEO Lee Iacocca at a Chrysler auto show, this early front-wheel-drive turbocharged hatchback is a rare surviving concept. With a 2.2-liter inline-four turbo engine producing 142 horsepower, it was competitive with V8 muscle cars of the era. The car was later gifted to the Harrah Automobile Foundation and more recently donated to the Automobile Driving Museum.
Each of these vehicles tells a chapter of Chrysler’s evolution—from luxury touring cars to wood-paneled postwar cruisers and experimental turbo compacts—making the auction a compelling snapshot of American automotive innovation.
This cool collection of Chryslers and many other unique collector cars are being sold at the Spring Classic 2025 Auto Auction taking place Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, Jun 1 at the LeMay Marymount Event Center.