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1934 Chrysler Imperial Airflow Sedan

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 10, 2024.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $49,107, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1934
Make and model
Chrysler Imperial
Generation
Imperial (1926 to 1942)
Chassis
7010626
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

Below the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 29% under its bottom.

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
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
1936 Chrysler Imperial Airflow SedanRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$18,661
1932 Chrysler Custom Imperial LeBaron Convertible SedanBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025Broad ArrowMarch 8, 2025$190,000