1932 Chrysler Series CP Sedan

In the 1930s, Chrysler was certainly known as an innovator. It is often said that very few cars in the 1930s were as modern as Chryslers. They are acknowledged as being among the first to adopt hydraulic brakes, (though Duesenberg actually pioneered the concept), mechanical fuel pumps, and adjustable shock absorbers. This assures that cars like this 1932 Chrysler CP8 Touring Sedan offer a great driving experience with comfort for the entire family.

The early 1930's Chryslers were certainly considered great touring cars, designed to take the entire family on long trips. Though the company was founded in 1925 by Walter P. Chrysler, they were quick to incorporate many advances that justified the label of 'well-engineered cars.' Performance was also a hallmark of the early 1930's Chrysler cars.

The Series CP models featured a new double drop 'girder truss' frame, all-steel bodies, V-type windshields on the closed cars, and an L-head eight-cylinder engine with a 298.6 cubic-inch displacement. Standard equipment included hydraulic brakes, Floating Power, a 4-speed transmission, Delco Remy ignition, dash button controlled freewheeling, rubber spring shackles, and wooden spoke wheels. Six wire wheels were standard on the Convertible sedan.

Body styles included a coupe, rumble seat coupe, convertible coupe and sedan, sedan, and a bare chassis. The most popular body style was the sedan which saw nearly 3,200 examples built.

The straight eight engines produce around 100 horsepower with less than 300 cubic-inches. As mentioned earlier, the hydraulic brakes were unique at a time when most other manufacturers were still using rods and cables, assuring safe and responsive braking. When compared with direct competitors Packard and LaSalle, Chrysler cars were very competitively priced and offered many standard features. The CP-8 Sedan was only produced for 1932 and 1933 model years, making them truly rare and desirable today. During that time fewer than 5,000 examples were produced.