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£181,055 (Est: £149,608 - £224,412)

1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Custom Phaeton

United States • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot Lot 86

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1933 Chrysler Imperial CL Custom Phaeton, with coachwork by LeBaron, is one of only 36 built and 21 believed to survive. It features a high-compression "Red Head" engine and has a well-documented history, including a body-off restoration and use in the 1985 Tournament of Roses Parade with Lee Iacocca.

Condition

8

The car has had a body-off restoration. It achieved a First Place score at the AACA meet in Lebanon, New Jersey, in 2009 – a testament to its high-quality restoration. Therefore, it's in excellent condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

7803650

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Coachwork by LeBaron Without Reserve Chassis : 7803650 Engine : CL-1349 Among the Finest Classic Era Chryslers Extant One of Just 36 Custom Phaetons Built for 1933 and 21 Believed to Survive Fitted with High-Compression “Red Head” Cylinder Head Well-Documented Provenance Beginning with First Owner in 1933 Retains Original Engine and Coachwork per Copy of Factory Build Record 385 CID L-Head Inline “Red Head” 8-Cylinder Engine Single Stromberg EE-3 Downdraft Carburetor 135 BHP at 3,200 RPM 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs In 1926, Chrysler began development of a luxury car to take on the likes of Packard and Cadillac, and named their new model the Imperial.

In 1931, the completely new Imperial 8 was introduced, powered by a robust 385 cid, straight-eight engine producing 125 hp.

While value was always a part of the Imperial’s allure, these eight-cylinder cars were amo...