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1937 Chrysler Airflow Series C-17 news, pictures, and information
The Chrysler Airflow was introduced in 1934 as an exercise in aerodynamics, form, and function. Soon, the Airflow would be used by the Chrysler's counterpart, the DeSoto Motor Company.
The interior was surprisingly roomy and comfortable. The eight-cylinder engine provided around 115 horsepower, more depending on the options selected. It was a design that was far ahead of its time. Unfortunately, style had not caught up to function and sales suffered. It was very different from other cars on the road at the time and that did not prove to be what customers wanted. The waterflow grille was very different and controversial that later models were changed with more conventional ones.
Appearance was not its only downfall; the vehicle suffered from reliability problems. Production continued for a number of years but popularity never really materialized. A vehicle ahead of its time, it would never grow into the desired success the company had hoped it would become.
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The interior was surprisingly roomy and comfortable. The eight-cylinder engine provided around 115 horsepower, more depending on the options selected. It was a design that was far ahead of its time. Unfortunately, style had not caught up to function and sales suffered. It was very different from other cars on the road at the time and that did not prove to be what customers wanted. The waterflow grille was very different and controversial that later models were changed with more conventional ones.
Appearance was not its only downfall; the vehicle suffered from reliability problems. Production continued for a number of years but popularity never really materialized. A vehicle ahead of its time, it would never grow into the desired success the company had hoped it would become.
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