page_title: Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton
section_title: Detroit car
hierarchical_section_title: Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton / Detroit car
caption_attribution_description: Chrysler Imperial phaeton 1956Caruso Concours d'Elegance Stars and their Cars; Glendale, CA May 31, 2009
context_page_description: Three Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaetons were produced in 1952 by Chrysler as ceremonial vehicles. They were styled by Virgil Exner and were in many ways a preview of the new "Forward Look" styling that would debut in 1955 on the newly separate Imperial marque and on other full-size Chryslers.
context_section_description: The Detroit car was originally painted in a metallic green with a natural pigskin interior, and was used in events around the country. It was repainted in desert sand with a red interior in its 1955 rebuild. This Phaeton was sold and ended up in private hands, becoming part of Paul Stern's collection for some time before being sold to the Imperial Palace collection in Las Vegas, Nevada where it was displayed for many years. In 2001, with the mass of the Imperial Palace collection being broken up, it was sold to Robert Petersen and is now on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The car is currently in white with a red interior.
caption: Another view of the Detroit car
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