Classic Era Chrysler

To sum up CCCA Chryslers I would use the term underrated.  AJ's subject looks like a challenge but this sporty phaeton is ready to roll, from the Dragone boys, I think it sold with a couple other Chryslers a couple years ago.  

Another phaeton, may be a local car.

I am not 100% sure this is a Classic, model CD?  Seems well proportioned even if a mid level model.

I think there's nothing better looking than an early Imperial like the subject car and that dual cowl phaeton, and an Imperial Airflow is on my short list of cars that I must own.

Big Chrysler’s are great cars..........the only fault I can find with them is they are a bit smaller than many of their contemporaries so tall or long legged people have a difficult time fitting in them.  Here is a photo of my favorite Chrysler, and I have been fortunate to drive it a bit. I’m a big fan of the car, and it’s designer. 

By the way......just because  the CCCA says a Town and Country is a Classic........doesn’t mean it is. It’s a Windsor...........and should not be eligible. My two cents.

Here is a restored CL that RM offered at Amelia back in 2013.  I think it was a no sale with estimate of 550-650.

I looked at that car...........as a I recall it had a story as long as the Star Wars Trilogy...............and it sold after the sale.

The 32-33 CL convertible sedan may be the best looking version of that body style made by anyone.

Dragones also had a sharp maroon convrtible sedan, I cannot find among the 2,000 pics on this phone, I would submit to counter Ed's criticisms of convt. Sedans.  Auburn I think did a great job but the Chrysler is really sharp also.

Steve_Mack_CTDec 20, 2019

Dragones also had a sharp maroon convrtible sedan, I cannot find among the 2,000 pics on this phone, I would submit to counter Ed's criticisms of convt. Sedans.  Auburn I think did a great job but the Chrysler is really sharp also.

The maroon car they had was a 31 CG Dual Cowl.  This is the CL convertible sedan they had.

This is the maroon CG Dual Cowl.

https://dragoneclassic.com/currentofferings/1931-chrysler-imperial/

The 1931 Chrysler Imperial with coachwork by LeBaron, especially in dual cowl form, is one of the most beautiful and sexy American cars of the classic era. LeBarons signature vee windscreen and fender design are even more beautiful in person. This particular example is one of the most significant, greatest and most original examples left today.

Most notably, this car was previously owned by the great collector and singer James Melton of Connecticut who purchased the car in the late 1940's or early 1950's. It then went to Dr. Robert DeHart of Massachusetts who purchased the car from Melton in the late 1950's. He restored the car in 1963 and kept it until the 1980's when it was sold to the well known Chrysler collector David Huckins of New Hampshire. He restored the car again to its present and beautiful condition it is in today. Body, Chassis, engine, everything is original to this car which is very seldom seen today on these cars. The powerful straight eight engine runs beautiful and the car looks amazing. If you are looking for a very beautiful and significant American classic, this is it both with its delightful looks and outstanding provenance.

What is probably the most valuable Chrysler in the world (more than a Thunderbolt or some dream car I don't know about) is this custom CH speedster.   Picture from old motor.   I believe it is currently owned by Sam Mann.

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=17688

alsancleDec 20, 2019

The maroon car they had was a 31 CG Dual Cowl.  This is the CL convertible sedan they had.

Damn, I am getting old.  Yes, convt. Sedan I saw was in fact the green one, looks nice open or closed.  I need to revisit my pics I have a closed shot or two I think...

As an aside love both shades of green on these big boys.

STATEMENT OF FACT......

I have owned countless motor vehicles.........countless. I have NEVER owned ANY convertible sedan. Nuff said. 

I think Johnny P. Has a 32 or 33 CL sedan, he was kind of excited about it, original car, but that was a few years back, when he was more active in the hobby/business.  Website up but has not changed in at least a year.

Ed if you find one of those ugly convt. Sedans send it on over!

Really snazzy body lines on Chrysler and I appreciate how unique it is but dollar for dollar I sort of like that green Royale convertible coupe that was offered recently way better 

md murrayDec 20, 2019

Really snazzy body lines on Chrysler and I appreciate how unique it is but dollar for dollar I sort of like that green Royale convertible coupe that was offered recently way better 

The owner of the Royale is having a new top put on it and it will be back on the market later in the winter.  Much less money than CL Roadster.   I'm a Royale guy but I would have to go with the CL.  384 vs 359,  More expensive when new, etc.   The styling is subjective.

Yes, that's what I'm trying to wrap my head around- such a dollar difference between the two cars. I automatically think of them as being on par with each other but I guess its all about performance and size in this instance.

The CH had the same 135 inch wheelbase as the Royale, but the CL roadster I posted is 145.  It is a big difference in terms of presence.