1937 Chrysler Imperial Series C-14

The eight-cylinder Imperial of 1937 featured the same styling as the six-cylinder Royal but rested on a longer wheelbase, had a longer hood and cowl, and had more luxurious interior appointments. Chrysler described its all-new C-14 Imperial series as 'Sweeping Lines,' referencing the aerodynamic bodylines and Art Deco styling cues. On the inside, all gauges were set flush with the surface of the instrument panel and included a heater, clock, cigarette lighter, radio antenna, and built-in defroster. The car was powered by an inline L-head, eight-cylinder engine with a cast-iron block, 273.8 cubic-inch displacement size, and breathing through a Stromberg 2V model EE-22 carburetor. It used a manual synchromesh three-speed transmission, floor shift controls, conventional clutch, shaft drive, a hypoid rear axle, four hydraulic brakes, steel spoke wheels, and riding on a 121-inch wheelbase.

Of the Series C-14 total production of approximately 86,000 in 1937, only 351 were 2-door convertibles. It weighs 3,609 pounds and the car sold new in 1937 for $1,170. The interior featured new 'safety styling,' where all controls and gauges were set flush with the outer surface of the instrument panel so that there were no protruding knobs to bump. 118 examples were chassis and 225 were the rumble seat coupe. Total Chrysler production for 1937 was 107,872 vehicles.

For the 1937 model year, Chrysler only offered convertible models in its C-14 series.