Late 30s Chevy???

[Bwinterstine]

This is the only picture of my dad and this car.  Ive tried to identify the car but can not find a car with the small lower grill.  I think its a Chevy.

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

NOT a Chevy.  I think Chrysler.   Kaiser31 will be along and confirm.

 

  Ben

[The 55er]

My suggestion is a 1938 Chrysler.

[John_S_in_Penna]

There is a lot of knowledge in the AACA and its forum.

The car is a 1938 Chrysler.  Chrysler at that time was

a medium- to higher-priced car, in the price range of

Buick.

 

Here is a link that has many pictures of a 1938 Chrysler.

The car on the link is a Chrysler Imperial, which was

a bit larger and more expensive than the typical Chrysler;

but it looked virtually the same:

 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1938-chrysler-imperial/

 

Your father and your family, like many car owners, must

have been proud of the new car:  They purposefully got out

the camera and arranged a pose.  Maybe you heard some

family stories about the car--buying it, what they traded in,

maybe going on some adventure, etc.  If so, please share any!

 

[John_S_in_Penna]

By the way, please check back every day and

participate in this discussion, answering any

questions people may have.  It's a friendly

DISCUSSION forum!

 

Many newcomers post a query, then wait a week--

or never come back--losing much of the good that

they would derive.  If you want more answers,

feel free to ask questions.  People can tell you 

horsepower, typical speeds, how many were made,

and so on.

[rocketraider]

And possibly inspire you to search out your own 1938 Chrysler or other old car to love and enjoy! Interesting old vehicles are often not as cost-prohibitive as the big TV auctions lead you to believe. The auctions ain't necessarily real world.

 

Old car folks and AACA folks in particular are good people to hang out with.

[Bwinterstine]

Thanks for the quick responses.  I had tried looking a Buicks, Dodge, Plymouth, Chevy, Ford but I never thought to try Chrysler.  Bingo.  I believe it was a 1938 C18 Royal Sedan from examing the pics.  THANKS!

[John_S_in_Penna]

3 hours ago, rocketraider said:

...Interesting old vehicles are often not as cost-prohibitive as the big TV auctions lead you to believe. The auctions ain't necessarily real world.

And old-car dealers' asking prices are often totally

outside of reality--50% to 100% above true value, and

above what they just paid.  Plenty of antique cars,

even 1938 Chryslers, are available (mostly from private

parties, long-term owners who loved their cars) for

realistic prices.

[Gunsmoke]

Car does not appear to be new at the time, appears one bumper guard is missing. Do you know when picture was taken? perhaps post WWII? Your Dad looks very happy.

[58L-Y8]

A 1938 Chrysler Royal convertible coupe.

[Bwinterstine]

The pic would have been late 40s early 50s.

[keiser31]

On 7/9/2022 at 7:25 AM, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:

NOT a Chevy.  I think Chrysler.   Kaiser31 will be along and confirm.

 

  Ben

Been away for a couple of days.