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First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

 
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    Plymouth presented its first dream car at the 1951 Chicago Auto Show. Called the XX-500, the semi-fastback four-door sedan was built by Ghia of Italy on a 118.6-inch Plymouth wheelbase. The XX-500 was powered by a stock MoPar six-cylinder engine and driveline. Able to seat six-passenger comfortably, the interior came upholstered in Bedford cord and leather.
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    Plymouth presented its first dream car at the 1951 Chicago Auto Show. Called the XX-500, the semi-fastback four-door sedan was built by Ghia of Italy on a 118.6-inch Plymouth wheelbase. The XX-500 was powered by a stock MoPar six-cylinder engine and driveline. Able to seat six-passenger comfortably, the interior came upholstered in Bedford cord and leather.
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    Plymouth presented its first dream car at the 1951 Chicago Auto Show. Called the XX-500, the semi-fastback four-door sedan was built by Ghia of Italy on a 118.6-inch Plymouth wheelbase. The XX-500 was powered by a stock MoPar six-cylinder engine and driveline. Able to seat six-passenger comfortably, the interior came upholstered in Bedford cord and leather.
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    Plymouth presented its first dream car at the 1951 Chicago Auto Show. Called the XX-500, the semi-fastback four-door sedan was built by Ghia of Italy on a 118.6-inch Plymouth wheelbase. The XX-500 was powered by a stock MoPar six-cylinder engine and driveline. Able to seat six-passenger comfortably, the interior came upholstered in Bedford cord and leather.