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FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE STAN ALAN SACKLEY
1937 CHRYSLER ROYAL SIX COUPE
Chassis No. C1626379
Everglades red with grey cloth interior
Engine: six cylinder, in-line, L-head, 228ci., 93bhp at 3,600rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual with overdrive; Suspension: semi-elliptic front, live axle to rear with semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drums. Left hand drive.
Walter Chrysler's motor empire flourished through the 1920s with a range of tough, good looking cars with high gearing and a choice of big four, six and eight cylinder engines. As the 1930s dawned it bacame evident to the company that new, more scientific ways of building automobiles were coming. In 1932 the company produced their Airflow model, a streamlined sensation with all unitary construction that came to symbolize the Art Deco taste of the era. By 1937 the Airflow was in its final year and the company ambitiously expanded its building facilities, aquiring the Haynes Auto Company plant in Indiana. Ray Dietrich was still very much in charge of design styling and he penned the '37 models, giving them rounded corners and a myriad of minor trim differences.
Listed new at $860 was the Royal Six Coupe with its slatted grille radiator and bullet-styled headlights mounted higher on the front fenders. Features included windscreen defroster vents, fully insulated body mountings and safety padding to the back of the front seats.
This lovely example was part of the late Stan Sackley's private collection and had only recently joined the collection in January 2000. The car had been beautifully restored by a former owner in 1987 and the panelwork is still in excellent condition. The paintwork is virtually unmarked albeit now aging slightly in places. The interior has been fully retrimmed in gray cloth material with matching gray door panels, while the dashboard and interior window surrounds are metal painted woodgrain. The engine compartment is extremely clean and spotless, as is the trunk area. Twin Appleton front fog lights are fitted, as is an Appleton chrome driving light mounted by the driver's door pillar. A mechanical feature is overdrive on the gearbox operated by pushing the overdrive lever in to actuate and depressing the clutch before shifting in or out. According to a note on file, further work during the restoration included new wiring, new brakes, a new front end, new chrome and the regrained interior. The car also has a working heater and radio.
A 1985 Senior National First Prize AACA badge and an AACA Golden Jubilee 1935-1985 badge are fitted to the car as testimony to the restoration. Other awards won include an AACA James Melton Memorial Cup 1987, AACA Junior and Senior awards and an 18th Annual W.P.C. National 1st place winner.
This lovely example of the Royal Six should make an ideal American starter classic, suitable for show or family outings and is offered with a small file of notes pertaining to Mr.Sackley's recent ownership.
WITHOUT RESERVE
1937 CHRYSLER ROYAL SIX COUPE
Chassis No. C1626379
Everglades red with grey cloth interior
Engine: six cylinder, in-line, L-head, 228ci., 93bhp at 3,600rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual with overdrive; Suspension: semi-elliptic front, live axle to rear with semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drums. Left hand drive.
Walter Chrysler's motor empire flourished through the 1920s with a range of tough, good looking cars with high gearing and a choice of big four, six and eight cylinder engines. As the 1930s dawned it bacame evident to the company that new, more scientific ways of building automobiles were coming. In 1932 the company produced their Airflow model, a streamlined sensation with all unitary construction that came to symbolize the Art Deco taste of the era. By 1937 the Airflow was in its final year and the company ambitiously expanded its building facilities, aquiring the Haynes Auto Company plant in Indiana. Ray Dietrich was still very much in charge of design styling and he penned the '37 models, giving them rounded corners and a myriad of minor trim differences.
Listed new at $860 was the Royal Six Coupe with its slatted grille radiator and bullet-styled headlights mounted higher on the front fenders. Features included windscreen defroster vents, fully insulated body mountings and safety padding to the back of the front seats.
This lovely example was part of the late Stan Sackley's private collection and had only recently joined the collection in January 2000. The car had been beautifully restored by a former owner in 1987 and the panelwork is still in excellent condition. The paintwork is virtually unmarked albeit now aging slightly in places. The interior has been fully retrimmed in gray cloth material with matching gray door panels, while the dashboard and interior window surrounds are metal painted woodgrain. The engine compartment is extremely clean and spotless, as is the trunk area. Twin Appleton front fog lights are fitted, as is an Appleton chrome driving light mounted by the driver's door pillar. A mechanical feature is overdrive on the gearbox operated by pushing the overdrive lever in to actuate and depressing the clutch before shifting in or out. According to a note on file, further work during the restoration included new wiring, new brakes, a new front end, new chrome and the regrained interior. The car also has a working heater and radio.
A 1985 Senior National First Prize AACA badge and an AACA Golden Jubilee 1935-1985 badge are fitted to the car as testimony to the restoration. Other awards won include an AACA James Melton Memorial Cup 1987, AACA Junior and Senior awards and an 18th Annual W.P.C. National 1st place winner.
This lovely example of the Royal Six should make an ideal American starter classic, suitable for show or family outings and is offered with a small file of notes pertaining to Mr.Sackley's recent ownership.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Special notice
This lot has no reserve.