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1928 Chrysler Imperial Series 80L Roadster

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Sept. 20, 2025.

$31,360Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $28,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1928
Make and model
Chrysler Imperial
Generation
Imperial (1926 to 1942)
Chassis
EP214P
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 15 comparable sales, 161% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$73,103 to $317,500
Median$190,000
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Chrysler Imperial (1926 to 1942) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $73,103 and $317,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1929 Chrysler Imperial Series 80L Roadster by LockeRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$71,205
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Roadster in the style of LeBaronRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$140,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Victoria by WaterhouseBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$403,000
1931 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL CUSTOM SEVEN-PASSENGER SEDANBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$120,000
1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe by LeBaronRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$240,625
1931 Chrysler Imperial Eight Close-Coupled SedanBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$75,000
1932 Chrysler CH Imperial SpeedsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$3,000,000
1932 Chrysler Imperial Eight CH Five-Passenger SedanBring a Trailer, Dec. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 16, 2025$40,250