Vehicle Description
By definition, any classic car holds a certain inherent degree of
rarity. After all, just as is the case with land, they aren't
making any more and, as the years pass, most of those snatched up
by the buying public have long since fallen by the wayside. In the
case of this 1933 Chrysler Imperial CQ Roadster, the term "rare" is
a glaring understatement. Only 243 CQs in convertible form were
made in the first place and the survivors still remaining are so
limited in number you could likely count them on one hand, so the
level of collectability here is exceedingly rare. Factor in this
Chrysler's unusually strong running condition and unrelenting
authenticity and that opportunity becomes virtually
unparalleled.
As this vintage Chrysler pulls up you'll know it's something truly
special right away. This is no repro, after all, but the real thing
and it's in precise and thoroughly stock configuration, with a pair
of full-size spare tires properly mounted at its sides and an
endlessly stylish split windshield with dual cowl vents. Its
two-tone exterior is an absolute standout, with a black backdrop
ornamented by tan accents that would make this car appear right at
home at an art deco museum exhibit. The paint itself is looking
strong already - a through cut and buff session will elevate it
even further - and the collection of chrome on board presents
nicely: check out the front grille bracketed by the pair of
headlights perched on the front fenders. Should you find yourself
behind the wheel of this stellar classic when the skies darken, the
tan canvas convertible top is well fitted and sports a clear glass
rear window.
Given the standards shown by the exterior, you'd rightfully expect
to be impressed as you open the door and climb inside. You won't be
disappointed. The interior on this convertible is a showstopper,
featuring a broad bench seat that's been refreshed in an
ultra-sharp leather cover, with suede accents that are surrounded
by contrasting red piping. You'll notice right away that there's
quite an assortment of burlwood accenting on display inside the
doors - on the steering wheel, throughout the dash area and on the
tops of the doors - and its fresh appearance suggests that it was
all reconditioned very recently. While in most cars calling
"shotgun" first gets you the best seat in the house, in this case
you can make a strong argument that that position is inside the
rumble seat in back. It's also been thoroughly refurbished and
nicely matches the rest of the interior.
In addition to its impactful curb appeal, this classic offers a
surprisingly strong driving experience. The 298 straight 8 cylinder
in its engine compartment has a steamed clean look that stands as
proof it gets its fair share of attention, with its signature red
heads really popping against the silver backdrop of the engine
block. It's got plenty of functionality to match - fed by a
period-correct 2-barrel carb, starting up promptly and pulling with
enthusiasm, which is especially impressive considering it's almost
certainly the original engine. The vintage powerplant pairs with a
3-speed manual transmission that's also likely been in place since
this droptop hit the road. A set of 17" wire wheels wearing
immaculate 7.00x17 whitewall tires add just the right finishing
touch to this one of a kind vehicle.
As rare as can be and in unusually sharp condition, this 1933
Chrysler Imperial CQ Roadster presents a seldom encountered
opportunity for the discriminating collector. Call today!