Chrysler Royal
| Chrysler Royal | |
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 1938 Chrysler Royal C-18, 4-door | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation |
| 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 is a full-size car that was produced by Chrysler. The Royal name first appeared in 1933 as the model name for the CT series.[1] Features included sweeping fenders, rear suicide doors, dual windshield wipers, dual taillights and dual chrome trumpet horns.[1] Prices ranged from US$895 for the business coupe to US$1085 for the convertible sedan.[1]
Overview
In 1937 the 6-cylinder powered C-16 series was renamed Royal, replacing the Chrysler Six.[2] The Royal remained 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 US$815.[3]
The 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 later applied as a trim level of the Chrysler Newport from 1970 to 1972;[5] this would be its last use on any Chrysler branded vehicle. It was used on Dodge Ram pickup trucks and vans until the early 1990s.[6]
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1950 Chrysler Royal Four Door Sedan
See also
References
- ^ a b c Kimes, Beverly Rae (1996). The Standard Catalog of American Cars: 1805–1942. Iola, IA: Krause Publications. p. 1612. ISBN 0873414284.
- ^ a b Hedgbeth, Llewellyn. "Chrysler Royal". secondchancegarage.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "Advertisement". New Yorker. 28 November 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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