Harry S. Truman – About $5K, 1972 Chrysler Newport
As a young man, Truman longed to enroll at West Point Academy. However, his vision was too poor for him to attend. He joined the National Guard and saw action in World War I as an artillery commander. Truman then served as US President during the latter years of WWII. Truman was a Chrysler lover and owned several over time. The last car he purchased was a 1972 Chrysler Newport which he got only six months before he died. It’s still around at the Trumans’ home, being cared for by National Park Service. It’s license plate number, 5745, celebrates Victory in Europe Day, the official end of WWII in Europe.