Lot 4119

Auburn Spring 2014

1937 Chrysler Airflow

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$33,000 USD | Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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Identification No.
7022769

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 maroon sedan is powered by a 323.5-cid straight-eight engine that produces approximately 125-hp and is connected to a three-speed transmission with overdrive. Representing the last year of the Airflow, this beautiful example has been restored cosmetically and mechanically. It has received fresh paint and the gray cloth interior is correct to period. The carpets are also gray in color and the woodgrain dash is reported in excellent shape. The Airflow also has a cabin heater mounted under the dashboard, fender skirts, wide whitewall tires and the windshield sections are hinged at the top and pivot out for ventilation. The paint looks to be of show-type quality and the car was a trophy winner at a 2013 Airflow meet. Chrysler led with many safety-oriented features in this era while continuing on with elegance and style.