Chrysler Prewar Classics
The legacy of Chrysler as one of the premier makes of prewar automobiles sometimes gets overshadowed by Packard, Cadillac, Pierce-Arrow, and the like. But, make no mistake, Chrysler Corporation was at the forefront of engineering in the industry at a time when advances came at a rapid pace. When it comes to recognition as a Full Classic, the Classic Car Club of America generally defines the designation as a “fine” or “distinctive” automobile, built from 1915 through 1948, with consideration for limited production and a high price when new. And Chrysler, despite being a volume-production make, has quite a few models that make the CCCA’s list, owing largely to its combination of those engineering advances and the distinctive style it developed with coachbuilder LeBaron.
Walter P. Chrysler combined his experience as a self-trained engineer on the railroads with an acute acumen for business and
