Vehicle Description
We are thrilled to present this highly original 1933 Chrysler
Imperial CL dual Wind Shield Phaeton at Reimel Motorcars. This
classic beauty is finished with a sleek black exterior and a warm
brown leather interior.
In 1932, Chrysler made some updates to the CL Imperial. They
stretched the chassis to 146 inches and revised the styling with a
sleek and elegant design. The car features hydraulic brakes,
adjustable seats, and hydraulic dampers, which were all carried
over from previous models. Thanks to the advanced suspension
geometry and powerful 8-cylinder engine, the CL Imperial is known
for its exceptional driving performance during that time
period.
Between 1932 and 1933, only 32 Imperial CL LeBaron-bodied dual W/S
Phaetons were manufactured. Currently, only 20 of them are known to
exist, which is a high survival rate for a classic car. This
indicates how much people have loved these cars over the years. Out
of the 20 cars, 19 have already been restored, leaving this one as
the only unrestored Imperial CL LeBaron-bodied dual W/S
Phaeton.
This Imperial CL has an intriguing history. It was first acquired
by Manuel Quezon, the President of the Philippines, who used it
while in the USA. The car was delivered in a beautiful burgundy
color, which can still be seen under the hood. It was then passed
on to Dr. Hans Luther, the German ambassador to the United States
from 1933 to 1937. Later on, a carnival/thrill show promoter used
it as an attention-grabber to announce their coming show as it went
from town to town.
The car was spotted in 1950 by a man from North Carolina who had a
similar model before the war. He convinced the promoter to sell him
the car and had it painted black to match his previous car. The car
remained in his possession until his passing in 2006, after which
it passed to his son-in-law, Jon Wilson. The car went through two
other owners, Jim Bradley and Mike Fairbairn, before we purchased
it in 2012. The car was incredibly original, except for a repaint
in 1950. It still had its original drive train, and the interior
was 100% original. The original top was also in good condition,
with only minor stains.
After our purchase, we sent the car to Automotive Restorations in
NJ for a mechanical rebuild of its original components and to
preserve its original interior. We chose Steve and his team because
of their reputation for being sympathetic to all finishes.
This is a rare opportunity to own a true classic car recognized by
the CCCA that can be proudly displayed or confidently driven on any
tour.
If you're interested in learning more, please visit our website and
use the provided links to contact us. www.reimelmotorcars.com
