Chrysler Royal
| Chrysler Royal | |
|---|---|
 1938 Chrysler Royal C-18, 4-door | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Production | 1933–1950 |
| Model years | 1933–1950 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style |
4-door sedan 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Related |
Chrysler Saratoga Chrysler Imperial Chrysler Airflow |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler Six |
| Successor | Chrysler Newport |
The Chrysler Royal was a full-size car produced by Chrysler. The Royal name first appeared in 1933 as the model name for the CT series.[1] Features included sweeping fenders, suicide doors, dual windshield wipers, dual taillights and dual chrome trumpet horns.[1] Prices ranged from $895 for the business coupe to $1085 for the convertible sedan.[1]
Overview
In 1937 the 6-cylinder powered C-16 series was renamed the Royal, replacing the Chrysler Six.[2] The Royal stayed as the 6-cylinder entry-level model for Chrysler until it was dropped at the end of 1950 model year, making the Chrysler Windsor the entry-level car for the 1951 model year.[2] A November, 1936 advertisement lists the Royal as available in ten body types, starting at $715, with the four door sedan at $815.[3]
The Chrysler Royal name was revived by Chrysler Australia in 1957 for an Australian produced model based on the 1953 Plymouth.[4] The "royal" model name was also revived for the 1955 North American Dodge Royal.
The name was also applied as a trim level of the Chrysler Newport from 1970-72[5] It would not be reused on any Chrysler branded vehicle. Instead, it was used on Dodge Ram pickup trucks and vans up until the early 1990s.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Kimes, Beverly Rae (1996). The Standard Catalog of American Cars: 1805-1942. Iola, IA: Krause Publications. p. 1612. ISBN 0873414284.
- 1 2 Hedgbeth, Llewellyn. "Chrysler Royal". secondchancegarage.com. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Advertisement". New Yorker. November 28, 1936.
- ↑ The Australian Chrysler Royal, Plainsman, and Wayfarer Retrieved from www.allpar.com on 27 March 2010
- ↑ Flory, pp.889-90.
- ↑ Flory, p.890.
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