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Merry Chrysler Parked in the garage behind the Truman Home at 219 N. Delaware, Harry Truman's last car, a light green 1972 Chrysler Newport, was purchased only six months before he passed. The car would be used by Bess Truman until she passed in 1982. Truman had traded in a 1969 Chrysler and purchased the '72 model in nearby Odessa, Missouri (always looking for the best deal). Supposedly, Harry picked the exterior color, while Bess picked the interior. With less than 19,000 miles on the odometer, the 4-door, 8-cylinder vehicle is almost like new. The car was inherited by Margaret Truman Daniel upon the passing of her mother. Mrs. Daniel donated the car to the National Park Service which preserves the vehicle today. The car is visible to visitors to the Truman home during the summer season. Images: The Trumans' green 1972 Chrysler Newport shown parked in their driveway and garage in Independence, Missouri. #carsofinstagram #vintagecar #classic #chrysler #merrychrysler #missouri #tru...

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