Vehicle Description
The lingering economic issues plaguing the country might have
dominated the headlines and captured the bulk of the collective
attention during the '30s, but Detroit was sure turning out some
stylish cars at the same time, as this 1934 Chrysler Sedan CA ably
shows. This lengthy classic features inspired, factory-issue
styling from front to back, combined with an unusually high level
of authenticity. Even better, it's more than just a stationary
conversation piece - this vintage Chrysler can be taken out of the
garage and enjoyed with no delay.
Despite having been applied a while back, the coat of black paint
now draped over the exterior has held up nicely - take a lap around
and you won't find any blemishes of note to diminish your
enthusiasm. The overall texture is surprisingly smooth and a
detailing session will have it exuding maximum shine in no time. As
was the norm during the era, there's a creative and generous use of
chrome on display here, including a seriously ornate front grille,
prominent headlight casings and trim ornamenting the sides of the
hood and all of it has aged gracefully. Step around to the side and
you'll get the full impact of this classic's aesthetics - flowing
fenders are in place in both front and back, partitioned by broad,
rubber-covered running boards, the long, level hood gives way to a
generously proportioned cabin surrounded by quite a display of
glass and the pair of suicide doors are still another defining
element.
Inside, this Chrysler's cockpit has seen some freshening up over
the years while retaining an overall stock presentation. Both rows
of bench seating are plushly padded for plenty of comfort and their
attractive two-tone cloth covers are well-positioned for plenty
more miles. Clean carpet lines the floor, the generous collection
of windows surrounding the cabin is nice and clear and, as you take
a look beyond the steering wheel you'll see a museum-worthy dash
area, featuring a pair of parchment displays - one of which is
multi-functional and had to have been considered quite a bit ahead
of its time when this classic debuted. A pair of aftermarket gauges
have been added to the mix to keep closer tabs on operating
temperature and voltage. The instrumentation is surrounded by
burlwood accents that really look impressive - there are no scuffs
in sight and the chrome-framed glove box door sits flush in its
closed position.
The 241.5 cubic inch flathead 6 on board in front is almost
certainly the original powerplant and even now, some 85 years after
it was called into service, is in good running form, starting up
without issue and pulling with enthusiasm. The engine pairs with a
3-speed manual transmission that shifts much smoother than you
would expect to make up a capable, vintage drivetrain - this sedan
is very much ready to take to the street without any hold ups. It
offers a steady ride while sending a pleasing note out of the
exhaust peering out from beneath the rear bumper. A set of black
steel wheels with Chrysler-branded chrome hub caps that are wrapped
with 6.00 - 16 white wall tires puts a stylistic punctuation point
on this appealing vintage ride.
It's not often you encounter a car from this era that's come
through the decades still in full possession of its original
configuration and rarer still when that configuration combines with
the road-readiness of this 1934 Chrysler Sedan CA. Call today!