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1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial Phaeton

Historically overshadowed by the daringly radical (and commercially disastrous) 1934 Airflow series, the 1933 Chryslers marked the end of the company's traditional classics and the beginning of the end of Chrysler cars readily adaptable to custom coachbuilder bodies. Fabricated on the big (146-inch wheelbase) Imperial Custom chassis, this lordly dual cowl phaeton came from the LeBaron shops in Detroit.

With such sweeping change on the near horizon, the 1933 Chryslers were essentially carryovers from 1932. Chrysler discontinued its four-speed transmission, with its super low first gear, in favor of a conventional three-speed redesigned to accommodate helical-cut gears, an industry first that reduced gearbox noise. Downdraft carburetors were equipped with an automatic choke, and the starter was engaged by pressing the gas pedal to the floor. Cosmetic updates included a modestly redesigned grille canted slightly aft, and a fuller fender treatment on most models that enclosed more of the area behind the front wheels.

Interiors were lavish, with polished walnut dashboards and plenty of room for passengers, fore and aft, even with the rare LeBaron dual cowl partition amidships. The Imperials were big cars, with curb weights soaring well over 5000 pounds. Propulsion was supplied by Chrysler's biggest engine, a 385 cubic-inch flathead straight eight, with as much as 135 horsepower on tap, a 10-horsepower grain over the 1932 version. Just 151 Imperial Customs left the factory in 1933.

For 1933, the Custom Imperial was the top-of-the-line for the Chrysler Corporation. It was introduced mid-year, in February 1933. Three body styles were available: a sedan, a convertible coupe, and the phaeton.

The Custom series was powered by a Chrysler 384.84 cubic-inch inline eight that developed 135 horsepower. Improvements for 1933 included a three-speed silent helical gear transmission and improved steel alloy exhaust valve seats.

Interestingly, 1933 was the last year (pre-war) that Chrysler participated in the Indianapolis 500 race. Its Golden Seal Special finished 14th.

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1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Chrysler CL Custom Imperial

(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 CHRYSLER CL IMPERIAL CUSTOM PHAETON
Chassis#: 7803667
Sold for USD$775,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Convertible Roadster by LeBaron
Sold for USD$698,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
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 by LeBaron
Chassis#: 7803613
Sold for USD$258,500
  2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
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#: 7803597
Sold for USD$357,500
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron
Chassis#: 7803651
Sold for USD$522,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
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 Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
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 Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
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 Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
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 Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
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
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial
Chassis#: 7803666
Sold for USD$319,000
  2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial image  
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial Series CL Dual Windshield Phaeton
Chassis#: CL 1349
Sold for USD$297,000
  2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
 

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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1933 Chrysler Imperial Model CL Dual Cowl Phaeton78036392023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $375,000$450,000
1933 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL MODEL CL DUAL COWL PHAETON78036392021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction $550,000$675,000
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron78036512019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island $400,000$475,000
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaronCL 13132018 RM Sothebys : Monterey $250,000$300,000
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaron78036132017 RM Sothebys : Hershey $300,000$375,000
1933 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL MODEL CL DUAL COWL PHAETON Coachwork by LeBaron78036392016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction $750,000$950,000
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial CL Convertible Coupe78035772010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction $500,000$600,000
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial CL Convertible Coupe78035772009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company $550,000$650,000

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1933 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial

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