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1933 Chrysler Imperial
VEHICLE SPECS:
Engine:
384 Cubic Inch
135 HP inline 8 cylinder L-head
Carburetor:
Stromberg 2V Model EE-3
Transmission:
Three speed manual
Chassis #: 7803649
Wheelbase:
146”
Production:
36
Price New:
$3595
Body by: LeBaron Coach Builders
Awards:
Classic Car Club of America West Palm Beach, March 2009
1st Place, 99.75/100 points
3rd Place, Class Award, 2010 Pebble Beach, CA
As the US sank deeper into the great depression, Chrysler introduced the first eight cylinder models, including the new top of the line Imperial Series on an extended 145” wheelbase. With its long hood and flowing front fenders, the new Imperial have been considered the most beautiful ever model. The Imperials front was based on an L29 car and included a V-shaped radiator grill and slanted front windshield. Vertical louvers were on the sides of the hood, which wore a winged cap Gazelle Mascot on the front. Other Imperial features were leather upholstery, 17” wire wheels, twin side mounted spare tires, outside rear view mirrors and a trunk rack. The 384 cu. in, 6.3 liter engine was Chrysler’s largest ever. It is believed that 50 were produced in 1932, with 14 being sold as 32’s and 36 were sold as 33‘s. The Imperial is an automobile that is graced with elegance, and after three quarters of a century, still possesses a positively seismic “wow” factor.
1942 Chrysler Woodie
The Windsor Town & Country Wagon (referred to as the C-34) was introduced in March 1941. The interior came standard with leather upholstery. The unique design of the back end with Cabinet Style doors gave its name “Barrel Back”. The centre seat can be stowed in a forward position to enlarge the trunk or in a rear position to enhance passenger leg room. The “BarrelBack” was produced for only two years. The Windsor Town & Country six and nine passenger wagons were the only wood bodied cars made by Chrysler in 1941 & 1942. The wood for the Town & Country was furnished by the Pekin Wood Products Co in Helena, Arkansas. The cars were assembled at the Jefferson Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan. Production ended abruptly in February 1942, when all American Automobile Production was curtailed for the duration of Word War 2. Total Production figures indicate that 849 Chrysler Nine Passenger Windsor Town and Country Wagons were manufactured, however total production numbers were never reached due to war time curtailments. Body numbers suggest that only 500-600, 1942 Town & Country six & nine passenger wagons combined may have been produced of which only 16 are known to survive today.
VEHICLE SPECS:
ENGINE:
241.5 cubic inch
112 Horsepower Spitfire L-Head Six Cylinder
TRANSMISSION:
Fluid Drive Semi Automatic
Wheelbase:
121.5”
Length:
18’
Options:
Front Mounted Sun Visor, Top Mounted Roof Rack, Factory Clock, Factory AM Radio with crank radio antenna, factory heather with defroster
Production:
500-600
Remaining:
16
Price New:
$1685.00
1947 Chrysler Woodie
VEHICLE SPECS:
Engine:
325 Cubic Inch, 125HP, Straight 8
Transmission:
Fluid Drive Four Speed,
Semi-Automatic
(2 high gears, 2 low gears)
Suspension:
Unequal length Wish Bones with coil springs & telescopic shock absorbers
Tires: 820 X 15 Firestone, 5” White Walls
COLORS:
Exterior: St. Clair Blue
Interior: Hilander Plaid
Wood:
The wood is structured on the Town & Country. Doors, Quarter Panel and Trunk Lid Framing are made of White Ash, and the inserts are Honduras Mahogany.
Weight:
4332 lbs
Length:
202.9”
Wheelbase:
127.5”
Cost New:
$2743
Production:
3035 - C393 Convertibles
Known Survivors:
118
1957 Chrysler 300C
VEHICLE SPECS:
Engine:
392 Cubic Inch 375 HP Hemi with dual carter 4BBL carbs
Transmission:
Automatic, torque-flite, Push Button
Overall Length:
18 1/2 feet
Wheelbase:
126”
Weight:
4390 lbs
SERIAL #:
3N571380
Other features:
Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Seats, Power Top “Highway Hifi” sound system that played 16 2/3 rpm records Gas Heater
Production:
484
Price New:
$5359
The 1957 300C was the third version of the 300 letter cars and had the distinction of being the most powerful and fastest production car in the country. The 300c’s overall lines were clean from its quad headlights to its pair of lofty tail fins. The 300C was almost completely free of side trim, except for a thin quarter panel moulding that ended in a circular red, white and blue 300C emblem. The 300C’s trapezoid-shaped grill featured an egg-crate patten. Below the headlights, rectangular scoops fed cool air to the front brakes. It could easily be called Chrysler’s crowning achievement of the decade and the most seductive combination of style and performance. The legendary designer, Virgil Exner’s, look was characterized by a tall, sweeping fender line that was instrumental in providing a clean wedge-shaped aerodynamic appearance.
1960 Chrysler 300F
VEHICLE SPECS:
ENGINE:
413 cubic inch 375 Horsepower Twin Four Barrel Carburetors
TRANSMISSION:
Automatic Push Button
COLOR:
Black Exterior, Beige Interior, Black Convertible Top
Wheelbase: 126”
TIRES: 900-14” Goodyear (White Wall 2 5/8” - 2 3/4”)
OPTIONS:
Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Window, Power Top, Power Rear Deck Antenna & 6 way Power Seats, Air Conditioning, 7 button gold touch tuner radio, tinted glass, 4 individual bucket seats with front swivel, tachometer, left outside remote control mirror, Automatic Headlight Beam Changer (Autronic Eye)
Production: 248
Remaining: 77
AWARDS: Best Chrysler at the 18th Invitation Willistead Concourse D’Elegance, Windsor, Ontario 2006
Lion Award at the 27th Invitation Concourse D’Elegance, Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester, Michigan, 2006
1960 Chrysler Imperial Crown
VEHICLE SPECS:
ENGINE:
413 cubic inch 350 Horsepower
4 barrel carburetor
TRANSMISSION:
Automatic Torque Flite 3 speed
COLOR:
Dawn Mauve exterior, Mauve Leather interior
OPTIONS:
Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, 6 way Power Seat, Power Windows, Power Steering, Auto Headlight Dimmer, Auto Pilot, Flite Sweep Deck Lid, Power Vent Windows, Locking Gas Cap, Vanity Mirror, Variable Speed Windshield Wipers, Step-on Park Brake
Production: 618
AWARDS:
10/31/01 - AACA National 1st Jr - Hershey, PA
12/01 - Concours Vint Weekend Ocean Reef, FL - "Best Post War"
6/3/02 - AACA National Sr. - Hiawassee, GA
7/20/02 - Chrysler Nationals - Dells, WI - Best of Show "Imperials"
07/04 AACA Grand National GN 1st Jr. - Buffalo, NY
7/29/05 AACA Grand National GN Sr. - Northgleen, CO
3/23/07 Compassionate Friends - "Best of Show" - Boca Raton, FL