1936 Chrysler

This 1936 Chrysler Airstream C-7 2-door convertible is finished in blue over blue leather and currently shows 78k miles on the odometer. The previous owner bought the car in 1991 and completed a full restoration in approximately 2001, including rebuilds of the L-head inline-6 engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. The current owner acquired it three years ago. Features include a rumble seat, dual side-mounted spare tires, fender skirts, and a luggage rack with mounted trunk. The seller reports that it is one of 650 built and fewer than 10 remaining, this Chrysler Airstream convertible is being offered on behalf of the owner and includes restoration receipts totaling $15k, a tonneau cover, a shop manual, and a clean Oregon title. The seller believes the car was originally blue, and it now wears a shade of blue offered by Chrysler in 1938. Some rust to the inner panel on the lower rear was repaired during the restoration and receipts state that NOS rear fenders were fitted at that time. A tan Haartz fabric top was installed in 2001, and the top frame was chromed. Accessories include fender-mounted spare tires with covers, fender skirts with wing ornamentation, and a luggage rack with trunk, while body-color wheels feature silver detailing, chrome dish hubcaps, and wide-whitewall tires. The interior was reupholstered in blue leather and has a woodgrain-painted metal dashboard and trim. A Briggs Manufacturing Co. tag is present and indicates the body to be no. 854475. A large, three-spoke black steering wheel fronts a square, 120-mph speedometer, and other instrumentation includes gauges for fuel, amperage, and temperature. The five-digit odometer currently displays mileage of 78k, and the seller states that fewer than 1,000 miles have been added since the restoration. The 6-cylinder sites behind a large waterfall grille and sends power the rear wheels via a 3-speed floor-shift manual transmission. The engine and gearbox are said to have been rebuilt as part of the restoration. A new wiring harness was installed as part of the overhaul, while the starter and generator were refurbished. Additional images of the undercarriage can be viewed in the gallery. A video showing the car being driven as well as a brief walkaround can be viewed above.