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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe

Ego might have persuaded Walter Chrysler to join with other luxury car manufacturers in succumbing to the temptation to develop twelve- or sixteen-cylinder engines, but he never did. Needless extravagance, he thought was unnecessary. He added a 125 horsepower 384 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine to his lineup; not remarkable technically, but good for a 96 mph top speed and 0-60 mph in twenty seconds - a first-rate performance in 1931.

The 1931 Chrysler Imperial was designated the CG series, and is widely considered to be the most beautiful Imperial ever built. The new design was based on the Alan Leamy-designed 1929 Cord L-29. It features a 384 cubic-inch flathead eight engine, producing 125 horsepower.

The remarkable styling of the CG Imperials was the work of LeBaron, one of the greatest design firms of the classic era. The firm was founded by Thomas L. Hibbard, who was later joined by Ralph Roberts. LeBaron's CG Imperial followed closely the lines of the Cord L29, designed by Al Leamy. This 1931 Chrysler convertible coupe was one of just 10 such bodies built, and is the rarest of the open-style Imperials. Chrysler's reputation for performance did not disappoint, with 125 horsepower on tap and a four-speed transmission, a new automatic spark advance mechanism, 'floating power' suspension, free-wheeling, and an eight-cylinder engine, all firsts for Chrysler. The cars were quick and refined to drive. In 1931, Billy Arnold use a Chrysler roadster to capture several stock car records at Daytona Beach.

This example is body number 99 of the 100 built in the 148 LeBaron Roadster style, one of the last CG series produced. It features a low, slightly raked and vee'd windshield complementing the Imperial's low, raked and vee'd grille.

It was bought new at the 1931 New Yew York Auto Show by a featherweight prizefighter from Hartford, Connecticut, who went by the name 'Bat Battalino.' It has had only five owners since new and remains completely original and in near-perfect condition, well-maintained by its owners through the years.

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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Chrysler CG Imperial

(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster
Chassis#: 7802053
Sold for USD$180,320
  2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron
Chassis#: 7802580
Sold for USD$235,200
  2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster
Chassis#: cg3715
Sold for USD$176,000
  2024 Mecum : Monterey
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1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 7801567
Sold for USD$218,400
  2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction
 
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron
Chassis#: 7802662
Sold for USD$401,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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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
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton in the style of LeBaron
Chassis#: 7803128
Sold for USD$207,200
  2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan
Chassis#: 7800999
Sold for USD$100,800
  2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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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
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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron
Chassis#: 7803131
Sold for USD$335,000
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
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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
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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
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1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL DUAL COWL SPORT PHAETON
Chassis#: 7803303
Sold for USD$456,154
  2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction
 

Chrysler CG Imperials That Failed To Sell At Auction

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron78017122024 RM Sothebys : Hershey $200,000$300,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster by LeBaron78016912024 RM Sothebys : Hershey $400,000$500,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan by Briggs78023742021 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 LeBaronCG 34172017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction $325,000$375,000
1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CG SPORT ROADSTER60053182016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa $450,000$600,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe78015432015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction $400,000$450,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Victoria by WaterhouseCG 38432014 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 Roadster78023272011 The Scottsdale Auction Gooding & Company $300,000$350,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster78018122009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company $350,000$450,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial78007052009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction$85,000$120,000$150,000
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton78017112008 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 PhaetonCG1DC25772004 Bonhams MOTORCARS BROOKLINE $70,000$90,000

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