Then & Now: “Chrysler’s Chrysler”- 1937 and 2012
Coachbuilder LeBaron documented their unique 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car prior to its delivery to the Chrysler family. Compare these "Then" images with "Now" photos taken 75 years later.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Side View
Then: 1937
Now: 2012
Front View
Then: 1937
Now: 2012
Grille
Then: 1937
Now: 2012
Rear View
Then: 1937
Now: 2012
Instrument Panel
Then: 1937
Now: 2012
Jump Seats and Custom Bar
Then: 1937
Now: 2012
Passenger Seats and Vanity Mirror
Then: 1937
Now: 2012
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Comments
That is some car! Fantastic
good research—as usual—- the large fender skirts in evidence on the 1937 photo complete the beautiful art deco design.
The three ridge botton moulding is evocative of the airflow design…It’s evident too on the steering wheel.
Lots of interesting designing ideas. Remember LeBaron built the 1934 Imperial Airflow as well. The rear view mirrors are more like motorcycle type - worked good for the blind spots their driver had to deal with.
The #10 manufacturer’s plate is interesting in that is lower than Edsel Ford’s # 22. Might be from Walter’s Maxwell days?
Great original photos - thanks
From Robert R:
“I can’t wait to see the Chrysler, Howard!”
Terrific find. When you get it completed, I would like to do a special town car class at Amelia. The car looks amazingly complete.
Awesome is the only appropriate description!
Howard, Would love to have the opportunity to work on the brite work with you.