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1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Custom Phaeton

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 16, 2025.

$395,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $355,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1933
Make and model
Chrysler Imperial
Generation
Imperial (1926 to 1942)
Chassis
7803648
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

Above the middle half of 15 comparable sales, 35% over its top.

Middle half of sales$55,728 to $262,500
Median$140,000
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 $55,728 and $262,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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 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
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