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A Rare Piece of Automotive History Comes Home:

The Original Chrysler Six to Be Displayed at the 2025 New York Auto Show

New York, NY – In a celebration of automotive heritage that spans generations, the 2025 New York International Auto Show is proud to announce the display of the original Chrysler Six prototype—the last surviving example of the vehicle that launched the Chrysler brand 100 years ago. This remarkable car, which debuted at the 1924 New York Auto Show, will once again grace the show floor, offering attendees a rare and unforgettable glimpse into the origins of one of America’s most iconic automotive companies. 

As the New York International Auto Show celebrates its 125th Anniversary, Chrysler is kicking off its 100-year Anniversary celebration series on the New York auto show floor by showcasing this historic masterpiece. The Chrysler Six not only introduced the industry’s first four-wheel hydraulic brakes as standard equipment but also set a new benchmark for performance and design with its high-compression six-cylinder engine and sleek, low-profile styling. 

“This is more than just a car—it’s a symbol of innovation, ambition, and the pioneering spirit that shaped the modern automobile industry. To have the original Chrysler Six—the very car that stunned audiences at the 1924 Show—return exactly 100 years later is an extraordinary tribute to the enduring impact of automotive innovation.” 

 --Mark Schienberg, New York Auto Show President 

A Must-See Tribute to Automotive History

The Chrysler Six prototype on display is the last remaining of the four originals secretly built by Walter P. Chrysler’s top engineers—Fred Zeder, Owen Skelton, and Carl Breer—while he was still managing the Maxwell Motor Car Company. Determined to create a car worthy of bearing his name, Chrysler’s vision was realized with the 1924 debut, marking the beginning of a century of automotive excellence. 

The vehicle’s presence at the 2025 New York Auto Show offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for car enthusiasts, historians, and show visitors to see the very car that helped launch Chrysler into automotive history. 

Visitors to the Chrysler display at the 2025 New York Auto Show will be able to experience this rare and beautifully preserved vehicle up close—a stunning reminder of how far the industry has come since the early days of the automobile. 

Join us at the Jacob K. Javits Center, April 18-27, 2025 (Press Days: April 16 & 17), to celebrate 125 years of the New York Auto Show and 100 years of Chrysler—where history meets the road once again. 

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