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1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 17, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$235,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $210,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1931
Make and model
Chrysler Imperial
Generation
Imperial (1926 to 1942)
Chassis
7802580
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 16 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$63,467 to $298,750
Median$165,000
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 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 $63,467 and $298,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1932 Chrysler Custom Imperial LeBaron Convertible SedanBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025Broad ArrowMarch 8, 2025$190,000