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1937 Chrysler Royal C16

United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2023

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This 1937 Chrysler Royal C16 is a right-hand drive model originally exported to New Zealand and believed to be the only example in the UK. It features a Straight 6 engine, has been with the same family since 1993, and includes original documentation.

Condition

7 / 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

6902946

Odometer:

51,034 miles

Reg Number:

PFO 615

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The "Royal" nameplate was used for one year in 1933 when the Airflow replaced the Royal in 1934, then brought back in 1937 when the Airflow sold poorly, and was sold alongside the Airflow which continued to offer the Chrysler Straight Eight.

A November 1936 advertisement listed the 1937 Royal as available in ten body types, starting at USD$715 ($13,962 in 2021 dollars), with the four-door sedan at USD$815 ($15,915 in 2021 dollars).

The 1937 Royal Series C-16 was installed with the Chrysler Straight Six and took the entry-level position in the Chrysler hierarchy, while being shared with the DeSoto Airstream.

Total production run of this Sedan model variation ran to 62,408 units and only a small number of these were right-hand drive versions for export to New Zealand and Australia.

British versions were built at Kew, London.

It was powered by a 93hp Straight 6-cylinder side valve, 3,780cc Straight 6 engine.

'PFO 615' is believed to be the only example of this model in the United Ki...