dpcdfan Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 1935 Chrysler C2 Imperial Coupe... Full CCCA Classic, one of 200 built. Came out of an estate where it was in storage for quite a few years. A restoration was started but never completed. The car was started and running last year. Most of the chrome and stainless have been redone, including the inside seat frames, and it appears the seats and door panels were also restored. The headliner is original and needs to be replaced. The Imperial has a factory radio. I have all the parts that you don't see in the pictures as they were off the car when I bought it. Some of the chrome was still in wrappers. The body and fenders are real straight but there are rust issues underneath the body behind the runningboards which seem to be typical on 35's. You could put the parts back on, get the car running and drive it as is, but in reality because of it's rarity and value this car deserves a full restoration which I'm not in a position to take on. Asking $42,000. Thanks for looking! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 What I know about these cars wouldn't fill a small thimble. I do know IMHO I wouldn't pay $42,000 for a project car, running or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 '35. Imperial. Flow. Coupe. Near drivable original. It can't get much better than that. Wowsers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, dpcdfan said: The car was started and running last year 1 hour ago, dpcdfan said: I have all the parts that you don't see in the pictures as they were off the car when I bought it. 1 hour ago, dpcdfan said: You could put the parts back on, get the car running and drive it as is, When you put the critical comments all together my thought is that the pictures shown do not accurately reflect the CURRENT condition. Pictures from when you bought it are nice, and a picture of a restored example has some value (I guess), but PLEASE, the buyer needs to know what it looks like TODAY! Which is not clearly communicated in this offering. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 I thought these cars had a banjo style steering wheel? Was that an option? Cool car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Recollection is 1936 was the first banjo steering wheel at Chrysler Corp. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Any two door Airflow Chrysler or DeSoto was a low-production car when new, the survival rate now is extremely low. Any interested individuals should seriously investigate this example...it may be the only opportunity you will ever have to have one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 4 hours ago, dpcdfan said: 1935 Chrysler C2 Imperial Coupe... Full CCCA Classic, one of 200 built. Mr. DPCD Fan, can you copy the link? And where is this located? Contact information, too? If anyone is interested--and for our records--these things are important. Thank you for sharing the find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, John_S_in_Penna said: Mr. DPCD Fan, can you copy the link? And where is this located? Contact information, too? If anyone is interested--and for our records--these things are important. Thank you for sharing the find. Hi John, Thanks for reaching out. My bad, this is actually my car, hopefully it's okay to list it on this thread. The car is near San Bernardino, Ca. It was originally from here in Southern California and then owned by a person in Oregon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 4 hours ago, m-mman said: When you put the critical comments all together my thought is that the pictures shown do not accurately reflect the CURRENT condition. Pictures from when you bought it are nice, and a picture of a restored example has some value (I guess), but PLEASE, the buyer needs to know what it looks like TODAY! Which is not clearly communicated in this offering. Hi, The pics were taken recently and that is what the car currently looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaddds Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 How high up is the hood level? At first glance it seems like proportional, its a small car. But relative to the stuff near the car, im guessing its a much bigger car than most others of the same vintage? Very cool car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Trucker Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Here's some old forum posts about a couple of Airflow coupes that were for sale in 2018. The original seller's ad has been deleted as well as the asking price, but one of the posts references $35,000. which I presume was for the pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 37 minutes ago, Crusty Trucker said: Here's some old forum posts about a couple of Airflow coupes that were for sale in 2018. The original seller's ad has been deleted as well as the asking price, but one of the posts references $35,000. which I presume was for the pair. Actually he had the pair advertised for $85,000 Don't know what he finally ended up getting for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1wonton Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 How many times you see someone start a restoration project then lose interest before finishing the job? A crime, in my opinion. I know there can be extenuating circumstances, but we see it all too often. Probably another car lost to history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, 1wonton said: How many times you see someone start a restoration project then lose interest before finishing the job? A crime, in my opinion. I know there can be extenuating circumstances, but we see it all too often. Probably another car lost to history. I'm not seeing whatever it is that you find so objectionable. The debris on the rear seat back? the iffy woodgraining on the dashboard? It sounds to me like you are nitpicking prior to offering a lowball offer. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I'm not seeing whatever it is that you find so objectionable. The debris on the rear seat back? the iffy woodgraining on the dashboard? It sounds to me like you are nitpicking prior to offering a lowball offer. "Hudsy".... Thanks for your comments. As I stated in the post, my reason for selling the Airflow is that I do want to see it get a proper restoration. The restoration project was started by the previous owner who died and I don't want to see the car sit and get neglected. imperial Airflow coupes can sell in the $125-175k range when properly restored. Unfortunately, I do not have the time, money, or where with all to give the car the restoration it deserves. Most of the chrome being already done is certainly a plus. The debris on the rear back seat is just pieces of the original headliner that fell on the seat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 The interior condition is a real plus. It's certainly a car worthy of restoration. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I do think that the debris on the top of the rear seat is terribly distracting. I thought at first that it was mouse activity. If it could be removed and that photo retaken that would be a substantial improvement. I haven't studied all of the details thoroughly, but I think that I'd be content with a paint job, and then just show it as is. I'd be proud of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1wonton Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 19 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I'm not seeing whatever it is that you find so objectionable. The debris on the rear seat back? the iffy woodgraining on the dashboard? It sounds to me like you are nitpicking prior to offering a lowball offer. Sounds like a good idea; What would you consider a good low-ball offer I should make? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 1wonton said: Sounds like a good idea; What would you consider a good low-ball offer I should make? You're not at all funny. Maybe I touched a nerve? Are you a little embarrassed by your ill-conceived remark? Edited February 28, 2023 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 13 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I do think that the debris on the top of the rear seat is terribly distracting. I thought at first that it was mouse activity. If it could be removed and that photo retaken that would be a substantial improvement. I haven't studied all of the details thoroughly, but I think that I'd be content with a paint job, and then just show it as is. I'd be proud of it! You're right, I already took the headliner pieces off the rear seat. I should go ahead and retake that picture.And to your point, except for the headliner, the seats and door panels have been redone and are certainly usable as is. And then there's all the rechroming that's been done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Twenty years ago I would be a player on this car. Being a two door is a HUGE plus. Very sleek. I hope it finds the right home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 A very worthy car. '35 Airflows are my favorite, as they combine the wonderful tubular seat frames with an overdrive--a bridge between the stunning '34s and the later, less dramatic but more road-worthy cars. The Imperial is a Full Classic, as noted, and comes with the relatively powerful 323 cubic inch straight-8 instead of the smaller 299 cubic inch version. Yes, it's a BIG car--the shape masks the proportions pretty well. And a coupe! It's almost a unicorn! I'm not in any position to make a move on this car but if you want an Airflow, this is absolutely the one to have. I should also note that dpcdfan is a straight shooter who has helped me out several times with parts that were exactly as advertised. I would assume his description of the car is likewise pretty accurate. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Interesting comments from well informed members. I have a C1 coupe in similar or slightly better condition. I am looked for years before I found this one, and would have liked a C2, but found a C1 and figured better get it while I could. I am wondering if the C2 would be considered quite a bit more desirable/valuable than a C1? Is it just the C2's that are considered a full classic? Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 3 hours ago, edk said: Interesting comments from well informed members. I have a C1 coupe in similar or slightly better condition. I am looked for years before I found this one, and would have liked a C2, but found a C1 and figured better get it while I could. I am wondering if the C2 would be considered quite a bit more desirable/valuable than a C1? Is it just the C2's that are considered a full classic? Ed “Airflow Imperial Eight models CV, C2, C10, C17;”. https://www.classiccarclub.org/approved-classics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcdfan Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 9:46 AM, Matt Harwood said: A very worthy car. '35 Airflows are my favorite, as they combine the wonderful tubular seat frames with an overdrive--a bridge between the stunning '34s and the later, less dramatic but more road-worthy cars. The Imperial is a Full Classic, as noted, and comes with the relatively powerful 323 cubic inch straight-8 instead of the smaller 299 cubic inch version. Yes, it's a BIG car--the shape masks the proportions pretty well. And a coupe! It's almost a unicorn! I'm not in any position to make a move on this car but if you want an Airflow, this is absolutely the one to have. I should also note that dpcdfan is a straight shooter who has helped me out several times with parts that were exactly as advertised. I would assume his description of the car is likewise pretty accurate. Thanks for the kind words, especially from someone like yourself who is a well respected person in the old car hobby. Regarding my coupe, I'm open to a fair offer as it is my intent to get this rare Airflow into the hands of someone who'll appreciate it and hopefully give it the full restoration it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 12 hours ago, SparkEE said: “Airflow Imperial Eight models CV, C2, C10, C17;”. https://www.classiccarclub.org/approved-classics Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31nash880 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Thanks for posting that link edk. Just found out I own a full classic. Pretty cool. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaddds Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 So how big is this car? Is the size relative to other production cars of the period make it unusual and hence a classic? Or were only a handful made? I cant stop eyeballing it.😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) You guys really should learn to use "Google Images". It's an easily accessible Google-provided site where you simply enter a subject, in this case "1935 Chrysler Imperial" and Google provides you with a whole page of pictures. Simply go to Google, look for the small word "images" in the upper right corner, and click on it. A new page will open with a search box. Enter what you want to see in the search box. Try this, for example, "1935 chrysler imperial", and you'll get these. (I've left these first three pictures in their initial small size, but all you have to do is click on the ones on the Google site, and they instantly enlarge like the last one. There are many more. Some of these are C2 models. I didn't specify which I wanted. Edited March 5, 2023 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Yep, Imperial, Airflow, and Coupe (actually a 2 door sedan) is the most desirable combo. I'm biased, I would add 1934 to that list as well, though mine has 4 doors...😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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