Vehicle Description
The CG Imperial marked Chrysler's arrival to the upper echelon of
the highly competitive luxury automobile market in the 1930s. The
sublime, low-slung styling was paired with a grand 145-inch
wheelbase chassis, superb handling and braking, and a powerful
L-head inline 8-cylinder engine. Like its contemporaries at Packard
and Cadillac, Chrysler offered a wide variety of catalog body
designs. The standard cars were built to Chrysler's specifications
by Briggs Manufacturing, though clients after something more
exclusive could select from a handful of semi-custom styles created
by the legendary American coachbuilder, LeBaron Carrosserie. Full
custom cars were also built, though LeBaron's semi-custom offerings
stand among the most desirable of the range. LeBaron's elegant and
graceful Convertible Coupe offers the sporty, open-air appeal of
the Roadster with a welcome dash of practicality and comfort for
longer-distance driving. Our featured example is one of just ten
produced in 1931, and it has been a been a proud member of Frank
Kleptz's incredible Imperial collection since the 1980s. Finished
in a lovely pale yellow and black color scheme accented with red
wire wheels and interior, this is a charmingly handsome Chrysler
with a finely preserved older restoration. According to a noted
marque historian, this is one of the ten genuine CG Convertible
Coupes, and records show it now wears a 1932 spec CH Imperial
engine and later 3-speed gearbox. As offered from the Kleptz
collection, the CG Convertible Coupe is refreshingly honest, with
an appealing patina to the paint and brightwork. A few minor
blemishes are noted around the body due mostly to the age of the
finish. Period-correct fittings include the distinct Gazelle
radiator mascot, twin chrome trumpet horns, dual side-mount spares,
and a painted metal trunk. The lovely interior features bright red
leather trim along with a contrasting body-color dash. The red
upholstery is in overall good condition, with some character from
age and enjoyment, and likewise, the canvas top shows some fading
but is otherwise fair and functional. Beneath the hood sits
Chrysler's powerful 8-cylinder L-head engine. It is well detailed
in the proper dark green finish, chrome details, and the signature
bright red cylinder head. This example includes a period-correct
Purolator oil cleaner canister and is updated with alternator
charging. The engine runs well, though it may require some
additional sorting before embarking on any serious drives. Once
sorted, however, this lovely CG Convertible Coupe would make a fine
companion on a wide range of driving events, where Chrysler's
magnificent Imperials truly shine. Offers welcome and trades
considered For additional details please view this listing directly
on our website
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