Vehicle Description
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial For Sale - Extremely Rare Dual Windshield
Phaeton LMC �is very proud to offer for sale this 1933 Chrysler CL
Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton. � To collectors and enthusiasts
of the beautiful cars of the Classic Era, the timeless and enduring
body designs of� LeBaron �require no introduction. The� firm's
�designs for the advanced and regal Chrysler CL Custom Imperial of
1933 represent some of its finest creations. Only 151� LeBaron
-bodied examples were produced, with just 36 being dual windshield
phaetons, and today, it is estimated that just 17 remain, including
a handful of restored examples. In fact,� LeBaron's �own Ralph
Roberts was so enamored with the design of the 1933 dual-windshield
phaeton variant that he ordered one for use as his personal car. �
This stunning 1933 Chrysler was delivered new to the legendary
Powerboat Racer, Lou� Fageol .� Fageol �won many Powerboat races in
his career, piloting some of the fastest boats on the planet at
that time. He also built race cars that contended in famous land
races like the Indianapolis 500. His racing career ended when he
was seriously injured in a Powerboat accident in 1955. During�
Fageol's �ownership of this Chrysler, he had his shop fit a V16
Cadillac engine, creating an early high performance automobile. The
next owner of this now high performance Chrysler would be well
known Hollywood film actor� Turhan � Bey . It would eventually make
its way into famous car collector Jack� Passey �before coming into
ownership of a Laurence "Baron"� Dorcy . Baron was the grandson of
James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railroad and therefore, could
live in a millionaire lifestyle sailing yachts, piloting aircraft,
and collecting fine automobiles while living on the beautiful
island of Maui. The Chrysler would be treated to a restoration by
Harold Orchard between 1985 and 1987. Orchard is well known
individuals for his award-winning restorations. Recently, a period
correct Imperial engine was installed, replacing the V16 power
unit. Over its career, this Chrysler had two different V16s
powering it, and both numbers are still known. The restoration has
turned this Imperial into a beautiful example of one of the rare
and coveted Dual Windshield Phaetons. Its Scarlet red finish shines
like brand new and adds an element of� sportiness �to the elegance
that glows from this car. When you get behind the wheel, and fire
it up with the push button starter, it is easy to forget that this
beauty is 84 years old. With less than 20 known surviving of these
American classics, the rarity and� collectibility �is likely
unmatched. The history of this particular Dual Windshield ensures
that this beauty on a level above the rest of its surviving class.
Additional Details: 1933 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL -
