This Airflow Chrysler is equipped with a 323-cid straight eight-cylinder engine, producing 115 horsepower, and backed by a three-speed manual transmission. Originally black, during its restoration the car was painted Harvard maroon accented by black fenders. Striking and rich looking, this Airflow is one of only 1,590 C-9 Chrysler Airflow Eights produced in 1936, and is an excellent example of Chrysler Corporation’s attempt to introduce streamlined design into its vehicles in the mid-1930s. Although restored in the mid-1990s, this vehicle still retains a fresh and very presentable appearance with paint, body, glass, interior and frame all in excellent condition. Desiring a comfortable vehicle for touring, the owner had the vehicle converted to a 12-volt system and added air conditioning—with the vents neatly located along the lower portion of the dash. Describing this Chrysler Airflow as “museum quality” is very apropos since it has been part of museum collection since 2005 – featured and displayed frequently as a representative, classically styled vehicle of the Art Deco era.

The Airflow was stored in a barn for 25 years prior to its purchase in 1994, the owner started with a solid, rust-free vehicle on which to base an outstanding restoration and, in the process, ensuring that the vehicle would be a comfortable car for touring. The engine and transmission are both original to the car and were rebuilt during its restoration. The wooden flooring in the vehicle was replaced with sturdy, pressure-treated wood. Interior, including seats, dashboard and doors panels have all been restored to the same high quality as the rest of the vehicle.

The vehicle starts and runs well, but since it has been part of a collection for the past eight years the buyer is advised that it may require some degree of re-commissioning before placing it into routine service.