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1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial Navigation
The 1932 and 1933 Chrysler chassis were a refinement of the 1931 Chrysler CG series, and dubbed the CL Imperial. They had long wheelbases, flowing fenders, and custom bodies designed and built by LeBaron. Styling improved greatly for 1932 over 1931 bodies. 1933 was even better, with a more imposing frontal view and a sharply pointed grille that blended into the long hood line and extended to the raked split windshield.
There were around 50 examples of the Sport Phaeton bodies ordered by Chrysler from LeBaron in 1932. Fourteen were initially shipped, although a few are believed to have been returned to the factory for updating with 1933 sheet metal and trim. Thirty-six of the fifty cars were originally built as 1933 models, and it is estimated just 17 remain, with just a few of those in restored condition.
This Custom Imperial Phaeton was originally purchased in Washington, DC. At some point prior to the 1950s, it was in the care of Paul Vanderbilt. IN 1954, Homer W. Fitterling of South Bend, Indiana discovered the car in the Chicago area and purchased it for his collection. While in his care, it was given its first restoration. Bob P. Bahre was purchased in 1984. The current owner acquired the car in the mid-1990s and then gave it a concours-level restoration. In 2004, it was on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it achieved a podium finish in the American 1925-1940 Open Class.
The car has dual chrome-plated horns, dual side-mounted spare tires, period-style whitewall tires, polished stainless steel wire wheels with chrome hubs, and a rear-mounted luggage trunk. Inside, there is maroon leather upholstery and there is a custom-made Haartz cloth top with a matching liner.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $375,000-$475,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $352,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011
There were around 50 examples of the Sport Phaeton bodies ordered by Chrysler from LeBaron in 1932. Fourteen were initially shipped, although a few are believed to have been returned to the factory for updating with 1933 sheet metal and trim. Thirty-six of the fifty cars were originally built as 1933 models, and it is estimated just 17 remain, with just a few of those in restored condition.
This Custom Imperial Phaeton was originally purchased in Washington, DC. At some point prior to the 1950s, it was in the care of Paul Vanderbilt. IN 1954, Homer W. Fitterling of South Bend, Indiana discovered the car in the Chicago area and purchased it for his collection. While in his care, it was given its first restoration. Bob P. Bahre was purchased in 1984. The current owner acquired the car in the mid-1990s and then gave it a concours-level restoration. In 2004, it was on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it achieved a podium finish in the American 1925-1940 Open Class.
The car has dual chrome-plated horns, dual side-mounted spare tires, period-style whitewall tires, polished stainless steel wire wheels with chrome hubs, and a rear-mounted luggage trunk. Inside, there is maroon leather upholstery and there is a custom-made Haartz cloth top with a matching liner.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $375,000-$475,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $352,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011
2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $475,000
Lot was not sold
2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $390,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $522,500
2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $475,000
Sale Price :
USD $352,000
2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000
Sale Price :
USD $385,000
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler CL Custom Imperial
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial LeBaron Dual-Windshield Phaeton Chassis#: 7803657 Sold for USD$1,039,000 2025 Broad Arrow Auctions : Academy of Art University Collection | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan Chassis#: 7803627 Sold for USD$165,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1933 CHRYSLER CL IMPERIAL CUSTOM PHAETON Chassis#: 7803667 Sold for USD$775,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Sold for USD$698,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron Sold for USD$192,500 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial Sedan Sold for USD$64,400 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton 'Ralph Roberts' by LeBaron Chassis#: CL 1357 Sold for USD$1,300,000 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803613 Sold for USD$258,500 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803597 Sold for USD$357,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803651 Sold for USD$522,500 2014 RM Auctions - Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1933 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 7531781 Sold for USD$130,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803565 Sold for USD$704,000 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1933 Chrysler Imperial CL Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803578 Sold for USD$572,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Phaeton Sold for USD$341,000 2012 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale, Fl | |
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial Five-Passenger Phaeton Chassis#: 7803657 Sold for USD$1,210,000 2012 RM - Milhous Collection, Fla | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Custom Dual Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803667 Sold for USD$500,500 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803651 Sold for USD$352,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual Windshield Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 7083603 Sold for USD$341,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1933 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL 4 DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$137,500 2010 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2010 | |
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial Dual Windshield Phaeton Chassis#: 7803651 Sold for USD$385,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
Chrysler CL Custom Imperials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1933 Chrysler Imperial Model CL Dual Cowl Phaeton | 7803639 | 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $375,000 | $450,000 | |
1933 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL MODEL CL DUAL COWL PHAETON | 7803639 | 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $550,000 | $675,000 | |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron | 7803651 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $400,000 | $475,000 | |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron | CL 1313 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron | 7803613 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $300,000 | $375,000 | |
1933 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL MODEL CL DUAL COWL PHAETON Coachwork by LeBaron | 7803639 | 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $750,000 | $950,000 | |
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial CL Convertible Coupe | 7803577 | 2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial CL Convertible Coupe | 7803577 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $550,000 | $650,000 |
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