CCCA Full Classic
When introduced in 1934 the Chysler Airflow as the most advanced American automobile ever produced.
Today widely hailed as a masterpiece of Art Deco design and modern engineering.
These Chrysler Airflows cars were produced between 1934 and 1937. From 1934 to 1936, the wheelbase was 123" on these Chrysler 8-cylinder models, both 4-door sedans and 2-door coupes and for 1936 the 123 wheelbase Chrysler Airflow model was designated the C9 and the final models built in the last year of production in 1937 had a 140" wheelbase for sedans and 128" for the Coupe and were designated the C17. The front end was also highly modified in '37 with an extended prow along with the extended wheelbase. These models cost some 2-3 times as much as Chrysler's conventional models making them instantly exclusive.
These are incredibly rare art deco masterpieces which set both land speed records as well as being remarkable as engineering pioneers. They were the first production cars to locate the engine above the front axle (instead of behind it) and to improve ride quality the Airflow design moved the passenger compartment "cab forward" to the middle of the car's body.
By 1937, being last year of the Airflows these were to prove to be the most refined and today the most collectible by far. This example is a full classic with the Classic Car Of America which would be eligible for all the major concours events.
The 323.5 cubic inch straight 8 is factory-correct and matched to the 3 speed freewheeling Borg Warner centrifugal overdrive transmission.
With over 138 HP and factory 3-speed/overdrive transmission, this C-17 sedan is capable of modern traffic speeds, easily cruising at 70+ mph.
