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[crv]

1931 Chrysler Imperial · Sedan 4D

Rare full classic close coupled sedan. Model CG, 382 c.i. straight eight, 4 speed synchromesh transmission, hydrolic brakes. Runs and drives beautifully, completely road ready. New pistons and...

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1931 Chrysler imperial Sedan 4D​

$37,500
Listed a day ago
a day ago
in Spanaway, WA

Seller's description​

Rare full classic close coupled sedan. Model CG, 382 c.i. straight eight, 4 speed synchromesh transmission, hydrolic brakes. Runs and drives beautifully, completely road ready. New pistons and valves plus rebuilt carb, generator, water pump, new gas tank, all new brakes with stainless steel sleeves, new exhuast, new tires, new roof insert, trunk rebuilt, everything works.Added turnsignals (hidden), period acc. heater, oil filter, ect.A true surviver in great overall condition. See 1931 Chrysler Imperial videos ( includes cold start) on youtubeMessage with phone number and best time to call

Seller information​

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Hammers Jeff

There's also a video of it being driven, which I cannot copy and paste.

 

[crv]

Found this video of it on youtube, a couple more short ones there as well:

 

[Boydsdodge]

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1931 Chrysler imperial Sedan 4D​

$37,500
Listed a day ago
a day ago
in Spanaway, WA

Seller's description​

Rare full classic close coupled sedan. Model CG, 382 c.i. straight eight, 4 speed synchromesh transmission, hydrolic brakes. Runs and drives beautifully, completely road ready. New pistons and valves plus rebuilt carb, generator, water pump, new gas tank, all new brakes with stainless steel sleeves, new exhuast, new tires, new roof insert, trunk rebuilt, everything works.Added turnsignals (hidden), period acc. heater, oil filter, ect.A true surviver in great overall condition. See 1931 Chrysler Imperial videos ( includes cold start) on youtubeMessage with phone number and best time to call

Seller information​

Seller details
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/100049868211013/?product_id=556232827408835&__tn__=<
Hammers Jeff
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There's also a video of it being driven, which I cannot copy and paste.

Oh man, that is a bucket list car for me. And in the colour I wanted. Fuuuuudge

 

[crv]

Oh man, that is a bucket list car for me. And in the colour I wanted. Fuuuuudge

It's been for sale for at least a couple of months. Some of these Imperials from the classic era go for huge amounts of money, heck, I'd happily drive it as is.

 

[Boydsdodge]

It's been for sale for at least a couple of months. Some of these Imperials from the classic era go for huge amounts of money, heck, I'd happily drive it as is.

Why I love it so much, the way it is. I would redo the seats some.
Funny I do Imperial searches on Youtube often, I never see these videos. Now after watching the subject Imperial's video, I am finding lists of Imperial vids. Nuts.

 

[Big_John]

Funny coincidence... I was looking at some older Imperials last night on the web and found this. Walter P. Chrysler's personal '32 Imperial roadster. Note the custom windshield and the fenders.

Walter P. Chrysler Jr's 1932 Chrysler Imperial Roadster from Car Collector magazine

 

[cuda hunter]

Beautiful car!
I wouldn't redo those seats as they appear to be original and probably why the appear the way they currently are.
That would be an awesome car to just see in the garage.

And Walter's car is even better! Wow !!

 

[Toolmanmike]

1931 Chrysler Imperial · Sedan 4D

Rare full classic close coupled sedan. Model CG, 382 c.i. straight eight, 4 speed synchromesh transmission, hydrolic brakes. Runs and drives beautifully, completely road ready. New pistons and...

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1931 Chrysler imperial Sedan 4D​

$37,500
Listed a day ago
a day ago
in Spanaway, WA

Seller's description​

Rare full classic close coupled sedan. Model CG, 382 c.i. straight eight, 4 speed synchromesh transmission, hydrolic brakes. Runs and drives beautifully, completely road ready. New pistons and valves plus rebuilt carb, generator, water pump, new gas tank, all new brakes with stainless steel sleeves, new exhuast, new tires, new roof insert, trunk rebuilt, everything works.Added turnsignals (hidden), period acc. heater, oil filter, ect.A true surviver in great overall condition. See 1931 Chrysler Imperial videos ( includes cold start) on youtubeMessage with phone number and best time to call

Seller information​

Seller details
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/100049868211013/?product_id=556232827408835&__tn__=<
Hammers Jeff
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There's also a video of it being driven, which I cannot copy and paste.

That's a beauty

 

[Big_John]

This is a local '32 Imperial. This car looks even better in person.

These pics were taken on two different years, but same show.

@march 's car is in the background in this shot.

 

[crv]

Funny coincidence... I was looking at some older Imperials last night on the web and found this. Walter P. Chrysler's personal '32 Imperial roadster. Note the custom windshield and the fenders.

Walter P. Chrysler Jr's 1932 Chrysler Imperial Roadster from Car Collector magazine

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That was Walter Jr's Imperial, Walter Senior's car was this one:

 

[62dodge]

Howdy I don't need another car but WOW I really like this one.

 

[fury fan]

@62dodge
Did your '70 Nupe 'vert get sold?

 

[62dodge]

@62dodge
Did your '70 Nupe 'vert get sold?

Howdy Noppers but I'm not really trying very hard as I like the car and it drives wonderfully. If the blue 72 Chrysler on this site gets parted and I'm able to purchase the cassette player and radio combo I will most likely keep it till I die.

 

[fury fan]

Found this video of it on youtube, a couple more short ones there as well:

Those noisy straight-cut transmission gears would drive me crazy, I think.
I wonder how this car would perform with a better gearbox. I presume it's a 3-speed + an OD box.
A modern 6-speed manual would not alter the character of the car too much, but if the gearing was suitable, would make it perform a lot better.
Or a modern 8-speed AT would be interesting also.
Not to make a hotrod, just make it more competent and capable in modern traffic.
I would presume floorboard and framerail clearance would not be an issue.

And as I think about it more, a 12v system with a modern alternator (and safe wiring), an offset-ground crank to get a bit more stroke and compression, and a 2V throttle-body EFI system that controlled ign timing would perk it up a bit also. I think those could even be camouflaged to where most people wouldn't notice it, because they wouldn't be expecting it. Oh, and maybe a small turbo under the passenger floorboard.

175-ish hp, + the low-end torque this engine surely has, + good gearing, would make a world of difference.