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1936 Chrysler Imperial Airflow Sedan

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 9, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$20,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,661, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1936
Make and model
Chrysler Imperial
Generation
Imperial (1926 to 1942)
Chassis
7017394
Condition
Fair (4)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, 292% 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
1938 Chrysler Imperial New York Special CoupeMecum, May 10, 2025MecumMay 10, 2025$40,000
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton by LeBaronRM Sotheby's, Feb. 27, 2026RM Sotheby'sFeb. 27, 2026$280,000
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Custom PhaetonGooding Christie's, Sept. 20, 2025Gooding Christie'sSept. 20, 2025$245,000
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Custom PhaetonGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$355,000
1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial LeBaron Dual-Windshield PhaetonBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$940,000
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
1932 Chrysler Custom Imperial LeBaron Convertible SedanBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025Broad ArrowMarch 8, 2025$190,000