The 1931-1933 Chrysler Imperial Eight models helped Chrysler establish itself as a true member of the luxury automobile market. Unfortunately for Chrysler, their introduction coincided with the depths of the Great Depression, so sales were always tough to come by. Here are specifications for the 1931-1933 Chrysler Imperial Eight:
 The 1933 Chrysler Imperial Eight CL is a true classic car. This is a LeBaron-bodied phaeton. |
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Vehicle Specifications
| All models |
|
| Wheelbase, inches |
145.0 |
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Models, Prices, and Production
| Model | Weight, pounds | Price | Production |
| Custom roadster, 2/4-passenger | 4,530 | $3,220 | 100 |
| Custom phaeton | 4,645 | 3,575 | 85 |
| Custom coupe, 2/4-passenger | 4,605 | 3,150 | 135 |
| Custom convertible coupe | 4,570 | 3,320 | 10 |
| Custom convertible sedan | 4,825 | 3,995 | 25 |
| 4-door sedan | 4,705 | 2,745 | 909 |
| close-coupled 4-door sedan | 4,685 | 2,845 | 1,195 |
| 4-door sedan, 7-passenger | 4,825 | 2,945 | 403 |
| limousine, 8-passenger | 4,915 | 3,145 | 271 |
| chassis | -- | -- | 95 |
| Total 1931 Chrysler Imperial | 3,228* |
1932 Chrysler Imperial CH Vehicle Specifications
| All models |
|
| Wheelbase, inches | 135.0 |
1932 Chrysler Imperial CH Models, Prices, and Production
| Model | Weight, pounds | Price | Production |
| coupe, 2/4-passenger | 4,480 | 1,925 | 239 |
| 4-door sedan | 4,645 | 1,945 | 1,002 |
| convertible sedan | 4,890 | 2,195 | 152 |
| chassis | -- | -- | 9 |
| Total 1932 Series CH Imperial | 1,402 |
1932 Chrysler Imperial CL Vehicle Specifications
| All models |
|
| Wheelbase, inches
|
146.0 |
1932 Chrysler Imperial CL Models, Prices, and Production
| Model | Weight, pounds | Price | Production |
| convertible coupe | 4,930 | 3,295 | 28 |
| phaeton | 5,065 | 3,395 | 14 |
| close-coupled 4-door sedan | 5,150 | 2,895 | 57 |
| convertible sedan | 5,125 | 3,595 | 49 |
| 4-door sedan, 7-passenger | 5,295 | 2,995 | 35 |
| limousine, 7-passenger | 5,330 | 3,295 | 32 |
| chassis | -- | -- | 5 |
| Total 1932 Series CL Imperial | 220 | ||
| Total 1932 Chrysler Imperial | 1,622 |
1933 Chrysler Imperial CQ Vehicle Specifications
| All models |
|
| Wheelbase, inches
|
126.0 |
1933 Chrysler Imperial CQ Models, Prices, and Production
| Model | Weight, pounds | Price | Production |
| coupe, 2/4-passenger | 3,734 | 1,275 | 364 |
| convertible coupe | 3,754 | 1,325 | 243 |
| coupe, 5-passenger | 3,754 | 1,295 | 267 |
| 4-door sedan | 3,864 | 1,295 | 2,584 |
| convertible sedan | 4,144 | 1,495 | 364 |
| chassis | -- | -- | 16 |
| Total 1933 Series CQ Imperial | 3,838 |
1933 Chrysler Imperial CL Vehicle Specifications
| All models |
|
| Wheelbase, inches
|
146.0 |
1933 Chrysler Imperial CL Models, Prices, and Production
| Model | Weight, pounds | Price | Production |
| convertible coupe | 4,910 | 3,295 | 9 |
| phaeton | 4,890 | 3,395 | 36 |
| close-coupled 4-door sedan | 5,045 | 2,895 | 43 |
| convertible sedan | 5,135 | 3,395 | 11 |
| coupe, 5-passenger | -- | -- | 3 |
| 4-door sedan, 7-passenger | 5,240 | 2,995 | 21 |
| limousine, 7-passenger | 5,245 | 3,295 | 22 |
| chassis | -- | -- | 6 |
| Total 1933 Series CL Imperial | 151 | ||
| Total 1933 Chrysler Imperial | 3,989 |
*Includes production of CGs from July 1, 1931, which Chrysler considered to be 1932 models. Sources: Encylopedia of American Cars, by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide®, Publications International, Ltd., 2002; 70 Years of Chrysler, by George H. Damman, Crestline Publishing Co., 1974.
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