Vehicle Description
The early 1930s classics are always a special presentation. The
Great Depression was slowing down sales but not yet fully felt.
What that means is car companies were actually coming up with more
impressive designs to be as competitive as they could for the
shrinking market. So while we now know happy times were not ahead
for America, Chrysler debuted one of their jauntiest cars ever.
This 1931 Chrysler CD Touring Sedan was a more elaborate design
than its predecessor, and it even received a version of the premium
eight-cylinder motor of the ultra-posh Imperial line. So it was
quite a special car. And this example knows how to show it off
correctly. It was restored with a beautifully intertwined red and
burgundy. Even the details were coordinated nicely, like how the
wire wheels match in red and the rear trunk is in burgundy. Flowing
fenders, whitewalls, dual fender-mounted spare tires, and even dual
pop-out windshields are all part of a more intricate style made to
get more attention and customers to Chrysler in 1931. And the
special time capsule feeling continues inside. A broadcloth
interior with plenty of room means you're getting the best of true
old-school luxury. Sure, Buick wasn't producing Pierce Arrow levels
of prestige, but we cannot help but think upper class when we see
how nice the button-top plush seats are. So take some extra time to
check out the full package inside and out, because this proves to
be a wonderfully colorful and highly authentic straight-eight
Chrysler
HIGHLIGHTS
*Debut year for a premium design and eight-cylinder motor
*Distinct red and burgundy two-tone
*Good panels for a quality restoration and good respect
*Long flowing fenders and ornate chrome bumpers add distinction
*Wire wheels with wide whitewall tires
*Dual fender-mounted full-size spares
*Color-matched rear trunk
*Dual pop-out windshield is like the dual climate control of the
1930s
*Suicide doors lead to a plush and roomy interior
*Button top upholstery, rear footrest, and wood trim make for true
classic luxury
*Butterfly hood shows off honest and clean engine bay
*Debut year of the Imperial-based straight-eight motor
*Three-speed manual transmission
The original aim of this car was to be more opulent and get more
attention than the 1930 Chrysler. And 90+ years later this
highly-authentic two-tone sedan continues to achieve that mission
with its wonderfully restored style. We just don't see cars like
this anymore. So you might want to call on this today, or you might
regret it tomorrow.
