1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton (LeBaron/Roberts special)

Roberts designed the car personally as a gift for his wife, based on a standard CL Imperial chassis with numerous bespoke modifications. The couple relocated from Detroit to California in 1942, prompting the sale.

Harrison, based in San Francisco, acquired the car shortly after the Roberts sold it and held it for roughly 18 years, preserving its integrity through the early collector-car era.

Also San Francisco-based, Burkholder carried out the car's first restoration, described as largely faithful to the original.

Fresno-based owner who maintained the car until the early 1980s, at which point it passed to Otis Chandler.

Described as a respected East Coast collector; after acquisition, consigned the car to RM Auto Restoration for mechanical and cosmetic sorting, including new spare-wheel covers, fresh interior materials, and engine bearing work.

A long-standing California-based enthusiast specializing in Chrysler Imperials; acquired the car after Burkholder's ownership.

Prominent collector assembling a museum-quality group of open Full Classic phaetons; the Roberts Imperial was a centerpiece of his Chandler Vintage Museum until the early 1990s.

New Hampshire-based Imperial specialist with a long history of owning surviving examples of the marque; acquired the car from Chandler in the early 1990s.

Hillsborough, Florida owner who commissioned a thorough restoration by Curt Austin, reinstating the original Moon Glow Blue finish and Roberts-specified details. The completed car was shown at Pebble Beach in 1997.

Florida collectors whose extensive holdings included this Imperial as a centerpiece for more than ten years following the Wynn ownership.

First major concours appearance following the Curt Austin restoration commissioned by Neil Wynn.

Current owner noted the car completed the driving tour, demonstrating its sound mechanical condition.

First restoration of the car, carried out by or under Bob Burkholder, described as broadly faithful to the original specification.

Post-acquisition sorting and detailing encompassing fabrication of new metal covers for the rear-mounted spare wheels, fitting of a replacement hood and more suitable carpeting, and mechanical overhaul including renewal of bearings in the straight-eight engine.

Work commissioned by the East Coast collector following acquisition from the Milhous collection.

Full restoration commissioned by Neil Wynn and executed by Curt Austin, returning the car to its authentic Moon Glow Blue polychromatic finish and reinstating original Roberts-specified details including rear fender skirts, wheel discs, and period-correct whitewall tyres.

Completed in advance of the 1997 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.