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2 unusual facts about Phaeton body


Phaeton body

In 1952, a year after Willys last offered the Jeepster, Chrysler built three Imperial Parade Phaetons for ceremonial use, one by New York City, one by Los Angeles, and one intended for the White House but ultimately used for events throughout the United States.

The term phaeton had earlier referred to a light, open four-wheeled carriage, which again referred to the disastrous ride of the mythical Phaƫton, son of Helios, who set the earth on fire while attempting to drive the chariot of the sun.



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