1931-1933 Chrysler Imperial Eight

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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