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The 1954 Chrysler Le Comte ("The Count") Show Car

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The Le Comte, which glittered in chrome trim and rear quarter window shape, was perceived to be more masculine with its macho black-and-bronze exterior. Both rode a Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Newport chassis. 


Very little is known about Le Comte — it was said to be identical to La Comtesse in almost every way except for the color scheme. 

Millions of people saw the two cars at Chicago, New York, and various other auto shows throughout the U.S. Public response seems to have encouraged Chrysler Corporation — and Dodge division in particular — to come out with more show and production cars with a similar feminine theme.


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