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This 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton is one of only 85 examples produced during 1931. It is a four-door rare original example with one of the most elegant designs of the era. This car was inspected at the Jefferson plant in Detroit on May 6th of 1931. It was loaded for delivery on May 29th and sent to Greensboro, North Carolina, where it was eventually sold to H.P. Sewell of Carthedge.
In the 1980s, the car was purchased by Dr. Fay Culbreth of Charlotte, North Carolina who obtained it from its original owner. It was later sold to Paul Quinn of Boston, Massachusetts who then commissioned a restoration. After it was restored it scored 97.5 points during competition at the Classic Car Club of America's Eastern Grand Classic event in July of 1988.
The current owner took possession of the car in December of 1988, at which time the car had 60,000 original miles on its odometer. The car is finished in classic gray metallic paint and features plush leather upholstery, door caps, and a padded dash. There are unique LeBaron windshield wiper mechanisms that are drilled through the windshield glass.
In 2009, this LeBaron Dual Cowl Phaeton was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $500,000 - $550,000. As the gavel came down for the third and final time, the lot had been sold for the sum of $605,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
In the 1980s, the car was purchased by Dr. Fay Culbreth of Charlotte, North Carolina who obtained it from its original owner. It was later sold to Paul Quinn of Boston, Massachusetts who then commissioned a restoration. After it was restored it scored 97.5 points during competition at the Classic Car Club of America's Eastern Grand Classic event in July of 1988.
The current owner took possession of the car in December of 1988, at which time the car had 60,000 original miles on its odometer. The car is finished in classic gray metallic paint and features plush leather upholstery, door caps, and a padded dash. There are unique LeBaron windshield wiper mechanisms that are drilled through the windshield glass.
In 2009, this LeBaron Dual Cowl Phaeton was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $500,000 - $550,000. As the gavel came down for the third and final time, the lot had been sold for the sum of $605,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $550,000
Sale Price :
USD $401,000
2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $550,000
Sale Price :
USD $605,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler CG Imperial
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7802662 Sold for USD$401,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: 7801512 Sold for USD$280,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: 7800033 Sold for USD$90,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: 7803128 Sold for USD$207,200 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan Chassis#: 7800999 Sold for USD$100,800 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan Chassis#: CG3411 Sold for USD$47,850 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: CG2577 Sold for USD$55,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: 7803131 Sold for USD$335,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Custom Line Coupe Sold for USD$132,000 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster Chassis#: CG1655 Sold for USD$82,500 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL Chassis#: 7800757 Sold for USD$32,450 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1931 Chrysler Imperial Sold for USD$140,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: 7980022 Sold for USD$159,500 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler Custom Imperial Sold for USD$91,000 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: CG 3617 Sold for USD$192,500 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL DUAL COWL SPORT PHAETON Chassis#: 7803303 Sold for USD$456,154 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Sedan Chassis#: 7800613 Sold for USD$99,000 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron Chassis#: 7801805 Sold for USD$148,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | ![]() |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: CG 2737 Sold for USD$412,500 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: 7802580 Sold for USD$363,000 2012 RM Auctions - Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
Chrysler CG Imperials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan by Briggs | 7802374 | 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1931 Chrysler Imperial Sedan | 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | $55,000 | |||
1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CD DUAL COWL PHAETON | 2018 McCormick's # 65 | $90,000 | |||
1931 Chrysler Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron | CG 3417 | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $325,000 | $375,000 | |
1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CG SPORT ROADSTER | 6005318 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $450,000 | $600,000 | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe | 7801543 | 2015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction | $400,000 | $450,000 | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse | CG 3843 | 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | $450,000 | $525,000 | $725,000 |
1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CLOSED-COUPLED SEDAN | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $67,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster | 7802327 | 2011 The Scottsdale Auction Gooding & Company | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster | 7801812 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial | 7800705 | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $85,000 | $120,000 | $150,000 |
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton | 7801711 | 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | $310,000 | $400,000 | $500,000 |
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Rumble Seat Coupe | 2006 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction | $100,000 | |||
1931 Chrysler Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton | CG1DC2577 | 2004 Bonhams MOTORCARS BROOKLINE | $70,000 | $90,000 |
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