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Made to compete with Packard, Pierce Arrow, Lincoln and Cadillac, the Imperial was Chrysler's Flagship model. It used a new inline-8 engine and sleek styling from LeBaron to give Chrysler a new luxury image.

The new straight-8 wasn't as impressive as some of the other engines on the market in the early thirties, but it offered an ample 125 bhp and a top speed of 96 mph. The design used nine main bearings and a L-shaped cylinder head.

For Chrysler's standard bodywork they employed Al Leamy who had also styled the famous Cord L29. Dis sketched were sent to LeBaron who refined the model by adding a raked grill, longer hood and sweeping fenders with integrated spare wheels. Bodystyles included a sporty speedster and elegant dual-cowl phaeton, but anything could be ordered on the 'Custom' chassis.

Chassis & Sales

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Club Sedan - sold for $104,500 Of the 3,228 Imperials built in 1931, 1195 examples featured the handsome, close-coupled club sedan bodywork by Briggs Manufacturing Company. Yet, unfortunately, many of these attractive club sedans were destroyed to make rebodied dual cowl phaetons. As a result, original examples such as this have become quite rare, and are even more so in the outstanding condition of the example offered here. This car benefits from a professional restoration... more
Gallery: 2008 Meadow Brook Concours

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Victoria by Waterhouse - sold for $522,500 While the vast majority of the Waterhouse Convertible Victorias were mounted on senior Packard chassis, the popularity of the design led to orders from other major manufacturers. A few ended up on Chrysler’s new CG Imperial chassis. According to Chrysler’s build records – a copy of which accompany this sale – this car was delivered to Waterhouse in Webster, MA on October 17, 1930. No records survive of the original, or very early, owners, h... more
Gallery: 2010 RM Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster - sold for $363,000 he example offered here is a well-known original CG Imperial Roadster, which was acquired in 2004 by the owner and has remained in a large private collection ever since. It received a comprehensive and professional restoration some time ago that was performed to the highest standards, resulting in the achievement of an AACA Senior National First Prize award in 1989. The quality of the car remains very high today, thanks to the proper care and ... more
Gallery: 2010 Vintage Cars of Meadow Book by RM Auctions

1931 Chrysler Imperial Model CG Close-Coupled Sedan 7802231 - sold for $74,250 According to Chrysler experts, this Chrysler Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan was shipped new to New York on May 10, 1931. It is widely believed this car was delivered new for use at Walter P. Chrysler’s hunting estate, Pokety Farms, on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. After Chrysler’s death in 1940, Chrysler’s car was inherited by his daughter, Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, and her husband Edgar. Years later, when Mr. Kizziar bou... more
Gallery: 2011 St. John's Auction by RM

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial LeBaron Roadster - sold for $396,000 Still presentable from the restoration carried out 15 years ago, this CG Imperial is finished in a very attractive two-tone dark and light blue, accented with gray trim along the beltline and the edge of the chassis. The paint shows a deep luster and the red highlight coach lines show strong and evenly. The radiant chrome trim is used sparingly and the curving frame of the wind wings gives them the lovely appearance of a sail in the breeze. Wi... more
Gallery: 2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial LeBaron Dual Cowl Phaeton - sold for $407,000 The First Chrysler Straight-Eight Chassis. One of LeBaron’s Most Elegant Designs. High-Quality Restoration of a Very Original Example. First in Class at Pebble Beach and Meadow Brook. Judged at 100 Points at the CCCA Grand Nationals. AACA Senior National Award Winner. * Ideal Classic for CARavans and Tours
Gallery: 2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster - sold for $258,500 Finished in 2001, this example is finished in red with black cloth top and black leather interior. It won its CCCA National First Senior Badge #2331 in 2001 and was displayed for the second time in its life at Pebble Beach in 2002. The owner notes that the car is also accompanied by a black cloth top boot and correct black side curtains with isinglass inserts, both of which have never been used and come in special pouches made by the upholster... more
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Auction by RM

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster - sold for $258,500 Finished in 2001, this example is finished in red with black cloth top and black leather interior. It won its CCCA National First Senior Badge #2331 in 2001 and was displayed for the second time in its life at Pebble Beach in 2002. The owner notes that the car is also accompanied by a black cloth top boot and correct black side curtains with isinglass inserts, both of which have never been used and come in special pouches made by the upholster... more
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Auction by RM

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