Lot 2153

Auburn Spring 2015

1937 Chrysler Airflow Eight

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$50,000 - $60,000 USD | Not Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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Advertising for the 1937 Chrysler Airflow Series C-17 Sedan proclaimed: “…you have the impression of entering a drawing room on wheels…doors are as wide as those in your home… floors are padded and covered in deep, soft carpeting…chair height seats are soft and relaxing as divans…with upholstery fabrics of wonderful richness and texture. You’ll find style and luxury in lavish abundance in every carefully executed detail throughout these great new Airflows.”

Ray Dietrich was in charge of styling at Chrysler at this time and the 1937 line bore his imprint as he supervised the final makeover of the Airflow. This dark blue sedan is powered by a 323.5-cid straight eight-cylinder engine that produces approximately 125-hp and is connected to a three-speed transmission. Representing the last year of the Airflow, this example has an older restoration that remains in nice condition. Iot reportedly runs and drives “great” and comes complete with a jack and spare. Features include the vee’d windshield that cranks out for ventilation, as well as factory roll-down vent windows, amber foglights, fender skirts, woodgrain-effect on the dash, “bustleback” type of trunk, cloth interior, factory wheel treatment and whitewall tires. The Airflow also has a cabin heater mounted under the dashboard.

Chrysler led with many safety-oriented features in this era while continuing on with elegance and style.