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1937 Chrysler C-16 Royal Navigation
In 1933, the Chrysler Royal first appeared as the CT Series. They were fitted with features such as suicide doors, dual wipers, dual taillights, dual trumpet horns, and sweeping fenders. The Prices ranged from $895 for the business coupe and rose to $1,085 for the convertible sedan.
Beginning in 1935, Chrysler replaced many of its aerodynamic Airflow models with the more conventional Raymond Dietrich-designed Airstream. This style would remain in production through 1938 in a wide variety of models and body styles, including the four-door convertible sedan bodied by Murray.
The 1937 Royal was the company's six-cylinder line. The L-head, 228.1 cubic-inch engine offered 93 horsepower in standard guise. They came with a three-speed manual transmission with a conventional clutch, steel spoke wheels and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. In the front was a grille with multiple horizontal bars, and bullet-shaped headlights mounted on the front fenders. Most bodies rested on a 116-inch wheelbase platform, however, a 133-inch version was available for the 7-passenger touring sedan and the 7-passenger Limousine.
Chrysler built 642 examples of the six-cylinder convertible sedan in 1937. This particular example is one of about a dozen that still remain in existence. In the early 1980s, it was discovered in a barn in Ellenburg Depot, New York, by Fred Strass of Hackettstown, New Jersey, who spent five years painstakingly restoring it to its original condition.
While in the care of Pete Brophy, it won numerous first prizes and best-of-show wins, including AACA senior honors.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017
Beginning in 1935, Chrysler replaced many of its aerodynamic Airflow models with the more conventional Raymond Dietrich-designed Airstream. This style would remain in production through 1938 in a wide variety of models and body styles, including the four-door convertible sedan bodied by Murray.
The 1937 Royal was the company's six-cylinder line. The L-head, 228.1 cubic-inch engine offered 93 horsepower in standard guise. They came with a three-speed manual transmission with a conventional clutch, steel spoke wheels and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. In the front was a grille with multiple horizontal bars, and bullet-shaped headlights mounted on the front fenders. Most bodies rested on a 116-inch wheelbase platform, however, a 133-inch version was available for the 7-passenger touring sedan and the 7-passenger Limousine.
Chrysler built 642 examples of the six-cylinder convertible sedan in 1937. This particular example is one of about a dozen that still remain in existence. In the early 1980s, it was discovered in a barn in Ellenburg Depot, New York, by Fred Strass of Hackettstown, New Jersey, who spent five years painstakingly restoring it to its original condition.
While in the care of Pete Brophy, it won numerous first prizes and best-of-show wins, including AACA senior honors.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017
2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
Sale Price :
USD $36,960
2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $35,200
1937 Chrysler C-16 Royal Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler C-16 Royal
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 6914573 Sold for USD$36,960 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 6914573 Sold for USD$35,200 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1937 Chrysler Royal C16 Sold for USD$17,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1937 CHRYSLER ROYAL Sold for USD$21,000 2016 Leake - Dallas Market Hall | |
1937 Chrysler Royal Sedan Convertible Sold for USD$46,750 2015 Morphy Auctions : Premier Automobile Sale | |
1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$42,500 2012 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale, Fl | |
1937 Chrysler Royal Phaeton Convertible Chassis#: C1636441 Sold for USD$28,750 2010 Carlisle Auctions - Spring Auction |
Chrysler C-16 Royals That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Chrysler C-16 Royal's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1937 Chrysler Royal Custom Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $70,000 | |||
1937 Chrysler Royal 4-Door | 2014 Mecum : Harrisburg | $17,500 | |||
1937 Chrysler Royal | 2013 Mecum Auctions Dallas 2013 | ||||
1937 Chrysler Royal | 2013 Mecum Auctions Dallas 2013 |
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