1931 Chrysler CG Imperial LeBaron Dual-Cowl Phaeton
- Engine
- Straight-eight
- Colour
- Grey
A 1931 Chrysler Series CG Imperial dual-cowl phaeton bodied by LeBaron, one of only 85 produced that year with just 11 known survivors. The car passed through Oklahoma ownership before being acquired by a retired Chrysler executive, who commissioned a three-year, 8,000-hour restoration completed in 2000. It subsequently accumulated an exceptional concours record including Best of Show at Hilton Head, Best in Class at Pebble Beach, and Premier status in CCCA competition.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$335,000
- Date unknownJohn Wheatleypartial documentation
Oklahoma-based owner during whose tenure the car earned a CCCA Primary First at a Texas Grand Classic in 1975.
- Date unknownPrivate saleDarrell Davispartial documentation
Retired Chrysler vice president who commissioned specialist Curt Austin to carry out a three-year, approximately 8,000-hour restoration finished in 2000.
Competition
- 1975Classic Car Club of AmericaTexas Grand Classic 1975Primary First (medallion 721)
Entered while under Wheatley's ownership; CCCA judged event.
- 2001Classic Car Club of AmericaFlorida Grand Classics 2001Perfect 100-point score
First major CCCA showing following completion of the Davis-commissioned restoration.
- —Hilton Head Concours d'EleganceBest of Show
- —Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA National MeetJunior, Senior, Grand National, and Grand National Senior honors
Also received the President's Cup recognising the outstanding restoration in its division.
- —Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceBest in Class (medallion 1224)
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000RestorationCurt Austin
Comprehensive restoration spanning three years and approximately 8,000 hours of work, commissioned by owner Darrell Davis and carried out by specialist Curt Austin.
Restoration judged outstanding enough to receive the AACA President's Cup for the best restoration of the year in its division.
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