Vehicle Description
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial For Sale - Extremely Rare Dual Windshield
Phaeton LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1933 Chrysler CL
Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton. To collectors and enthusiasts of
the beautiful cars of the Classic Era, the timeless and enduring
body designs of LeBaron require no introduction. The firm's designs
for the advanced and regal Chrysler CL Custom Imperial of 1933
represent some of its finest creations. Only 151 LeBaron-bodied
examples were produced, with just 36 being dual windshield
phaetons, and today, it is estimated that just 17 remain, including
a handful of restored examples. In fact, LeBaron's own Ralph
Roberts was so enamored with the design of the 1933 dual-windshield
phaeton variant that he ordered one for use as his personal car.
This stunning 1933 Chrysler was delivered new to the legendary
Powerboat Racer, Lou Fageol. Fageol won many Powerboat races in his
career, piloting some of the fastest boats on the planet at that
time. He also built race cars that contended in famous land races
like the Indianapolis 500. His racing career ended when he was
seriously injured in a Powerboat accident in 1955. During Fageol's
ownership of this Chrysler, he had his shop fit a V16 Cadillac
engine, creating an early high performance automobile. The next
owner of this now high performance Chrysler would be well known
Hollywood film actor Turhan Bey. It would eventually make its way
into famous car collector Jack Passey before coming into ownership
of a Laurence "Baron" Dorcy. Baron was the grandson of James J.
Hill of the Great Northern Railroad and therefore, could live in a
millionaire lifestyle sailing yachts, piloting aircraft, and
collecting fine automobiles while living on the beautiful island of
Maui. The Chrysler would be treated to a restoration by Harold
Orchard between 1985 and 1987. Orchard is well known individuals
for his award-winning restorations. Recently, a period correct
Imperial engine was installed, replacing the V16 power unit. Over
its career, this Chrysler had two different V16s powering it, and
both numbers are still known. The restoration has turned this
Imperial into a beautiful example of one of the rare and coveted
Dual Windshield Phaetons. Its Scarlet red finish shines like brand
new and adds an element of sportiness to the elegance that glows
from this car. When you get behind the wheel, and fire it up with
the push button starter, it is easy to forget that this beauty is
84 years old. With less than 20 known surviving of these American
classics, the rarity and collectibility is likely unmatched. The
history of this particular Dual Windshield ensures that this beauty
on a level above the rest of its surviving class. Additional
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