1935 Chrysler C1 Airflow 8 cylinder coupe - $32,000

[Leif in Calif]

Can't say I like to paint scheme (even if it were good) but these sure have a lot of style. I read how Carl Breer, Chrysler's chief engineer became intrigued with aerodynamics in 1929 and with the help of the Wright brothers, built a wind tunnel. Just out of curiosity, they ran a test with a current body style both forward and backward and discovered the aerodynamic drag was 30% less in reverse! that lead to these designs. 

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/santa-barbara-1935-chrysler-c1-airflow/7595198863.html

This 1935 Chrysler C1 Airflow 8-cylinder 2-door coupe is from storage with many miles on it. Old and unrestored. The brake system, distributor, timing chain, and coil system have been rebuilt, gas tank and fuel system have been cleaned, radiator flushed, oil flushed and changed, chassis and wheels lubed; all of that was done about 6 years back then it was parked where you see it now. Tires are old. The upholstery and interior door panels were poor and thus given seat covers. Old paint is buffed and polished with thin spots showing through. The car was last out and about roughly 5 years ago when it was driven to a local meet down the street.
This is an old barn find the owner got the engine going, did some basic work so it moved and stopped, then drove locally very short distances. Selling because the elderly owner no longer drives.

email: 08584cb21cdf3d1985cb71a00532eafd@sale.craigslist.org

[Crusty Trucker]

Why is one a C1, the second a C2, and the third an SG?

 

 

Edited March 5, 2023 by Crusty Trucker (see edit history)

[Leif in Calif]

Here's an image from the excellent book The Birth of Chrysler Corporation by Carl Breer