Admittedly, some of the body panels, those lacking the noted “badly rusted” character, may be of value but that’s it as far as I can determine. But that said, the viability of the parts looks to be minimal. And that’s understandable, there is no reason to clean up what is essentially, a worn parts collection. The seller states, “ I didn’t make any attempt to clean up the car so it is very dirty but usuable“. It’s suggested that the “floorboards” are redeployable but the front toe board is missing and what remains of the remainder looks to be heavily rusted. The interior is really just an inside, it is completely gutted and there appears to be nothing that is usable, other than maybe the window cranks. The three-speed manual transmission, as with many other components, is missing. The seller suggests that the manifolds, which he has and are hard to find, are in good, usable condition. The 324 CI, in-line, eight-cylinder, flathead engine has been pretty well stripped down. Unfortunately, the grille, the Airflow’s most distinctive feature, is missing. That’s probably one of those “remains to be seen” matters. 4 doors, 3 fenders, hood, trunk lid, roof, etc“. The seller feels, however, that the panels, “ can be revived by any qualified metal worker. Besides what’s represented by the listing images, this car comes with extra body panels though some are admittedly, badly rusted. ![]() The seller is insistent that this Airflow is a parts car at best. Total production from the Airflow’s mid-1934 introduction until its 1937 conclusion was less than 30K units. Unfortunately, the consuming public wasn’t enthralled with the Airflow’s unique appearance, and between that, and some early manufacturing defects, the Airflow never got the necessary wind under its wings to reach the needed sales take-off. There are 4 new and used 1937 Chrysler Airflows listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 27,900. A unibody-designed automobile with challenging, specific welding requirements, the Airflow’s all-steel structure proved to be an expensive design to manufacture. The low drag coefficient concept spread to other forms of transportation too, like railroad locomotives from the New York Central Railroad and the Milwaukee Rood too. It was part of a trend to streamline that originated in the Art Deco era and the Airflow, while not the only automotive example, may have been the best representation. Located in McDonough, Georgia, this vintage Chrysler is available, here on eBay for a BIN price of $500.Ī Chrysler Airflow is a car that you recognize the moment you spy it. No point in beating around the bush, right? In spite of that warning, a 1937 Chrysler Airflow is always worth a review. Then adds, “ Guaranteed not to run, start, idle, move, make a sound, period“. ![]() “Car is fully GUARANTEED!” proclaims the seller.
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