1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Convertible Coupe

CG 3617roadUnited States

Engine: 6.3L (384.8 cu in) L-head straight-eight, nine main bearings, 125 bhp
Colour: Abbott Gray and Tonawanda Green two-tone

The 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe is a rare body style from the marque's landmark Classic Era entry, riding a 145-inch wheelbase and powered by a 384.8 cubic inch L-head straight-eight producing 125 bhp. Authenticated by Imperial historian Joe Morgan, this example retains its original body, frame, and engine, delivered new in San Francisco. Its documented history includes a period in West Africa before repatriation to the United States, and it survives in its original two-tone Abbott Gray and Tonawanda Green livery.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$192,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknown
Unknown parties in West Africa
none documentation
Car passed through unidentified hands after leaving San Francisco, eventually ending up in West Africa before being brought back to the US.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
David Buck
partial documentation
Based in Arizona; responsible for repatriating the vehicle from West Africa to the United States.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Joe Morgan
partial documentation
Noted Chrysler Imperial historian who acquired the car from David Buck; owned it for over a decade and undertook a restoration during his tenure.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Alfred Wallace
partial documentation
Rhode Island-based owner who purchased the car from Joe Morgan after restoration was completed.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Current vendor
partial documentation
Acquired the car from Alfred Wallace; had brakes, master cylinders, ignition, and transmission serviced in 2010, with receipts retained.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2010
Mechanical
Brake system overhauled including replacement of master cylinders; ignition system and transmission also addressed at the same time.
Receipts for this work are present in the car's documentation file.
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Restoration
Comprehensive restoration returning the car to its original two-tone Abbott Gray and Tonawanda Green colour scheme. The original body, frame, and engine were retained throughout.
Restoration was carried out during Joe Morgan's ownership. By the time of cataloguing, the lacquer finish had developed significant patina, with cracking at the cowl and chipping near panel gaps.

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