Wonderful condition
Rare, special ordered coach built Royal Six Town Sedan by
Derham
One of very few built new
Quite possibly the only example in existence today!
Formerly part of the S. Truett Cathy collection (founder of
Chick-Fil-A restaurants)
A refreshed older restoration that presents incredibly well
Correct 228ci “Gold Seal” flathead engine
Options include:
Super power heater
Roll up divider window
Fold away jump seats
Glove box door clock
Wheel trim rings
Whitewall tires
Recently serviced
Performs wonderfully
A collector’s dream!
1937 proved to be a great year for the Chrysler marque. For the
first time in nearly a decade the company produced more than
100,000 cars and the company returned to the top ten selling brands
in the U.S. Much of the company’s success was due to the popular
C16 line up. Also known as the Royal series, the C16 gained a
complete redesign with attractive new lines. Most Royal models were
based on the shortened 116” wheelbase, but elite 7-passenger models
still were offered on the traditional 133” chassis. Power was
derived from a new L-head 228ci straight six engine. This new power
plant was good for 93hp and proudly wore the Chrysler Gold Seal of
approval on top of the cylinder head. While a good selection of
Royal styles were offered by the factory, customers still had the
option to have a special order coach built body. Derham of
Rosemont, Pennsylvania offered the stunning Royal Six Town Sedan. A
true town car with a convertible chauffeur’s compartment and roll
up divider window, the Town Sedan was as stylish as it was
luxurious, being one of the chosen Royal offerings to feature the
longer 133” wheelbase. While exact production numbers are not
known, it is accepted that only a handful of the 524 Royal Six bare
chassis received the Derham bodied Town Sedan. Certainly very few
are in existence today and a complete running example would be a
welcome addition to any premiere collection.
The 1937 Chrysler Royal Six Town Sedan by Derham featured here is
finished in stunning Dark Green Metallic with a beautiful black
leather in the front and biscuit in the rear. This magnificent
Chrysler Royal Six Town Sedan was coach built by the Derham Company
as a special ordered, custom model. It was just released from a
prominent collection and is most likely the only example of this
highly desirable model in existence. We are proud to offer this
incredible American classic to the most astute collector or
investor who understands and appreciates the rarity of this
beautiful coach built Chrysler Royal. Ready to make an investment
that you can actually enjoy? Classic cars have proven to be among
the most resilient and rewarding investments in recent years with
the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16%
in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting gains of 467% over the last
10 years. Please contact one of our expert sales consultants at
(314)291-7000 or [email protected] for more information. They will
be happy to give you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more
detailed description and answer any questions you may have. Buy
with confidence.
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