Description
1935 Chrysler Airflow Eight Coupe – Rare Pre-War American Icon
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Possibly ONE of perhaps 20 original 2 Door Coupes left with their Original paint and One of only 307 2 door coupes produced in 1935 and then only One of only a few Business Coupe's built - with the single rear side window - * Very rare model *
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1935 Chrysler Airflow Eight – 2 Door Coupe
VIN / Serial No: 6603847
Engine No: CU4908
Body No: C15C-1153
Paint Code: 404-536 DG – Desert Sand
Trim Code: SO 2061
Mileage is not believed to be correct or verified
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The 1935 Chrysler Airflow is widely regarded as one of the most revolutionary automobiles of the pre-war era. Produced in very limited numbers, just 307 examples of the Chrysler Airflow Eight two-door coupe were built for the 1935 model year, making it one of the rarest body styles of this ground-breaking design.
Due to wartime scrap drives and decades of attrition, only a small number are believed to survive today, with enthusiasts estimating that perhaps as few as twenty largely original, unrestored cars remain worldwide. As a result, authentic survivor examples such as this — still retaining much of their original factory Desert Sand paint and correct specification — are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors of significant pre-war automobiles.
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A rare and historically important 1935 Chrysler Airflow Eight Coupe, presented today as a wonderfully preserved and highly original survivor. The car retains much of its original factory paint in the correct Chrysler colour “Desert Sand”, now displaying the sort of honest aged patina that collectors increasingly seek.
Originally supplied in the United States and resident in California for much of its life, the dry climate has helped preserve the car exceptionally well. The Airflow was imported into the UK in March 2025 and is now offered for sale from an extensive private collection of notable pre-war classics.
Far from being a rust-ravaged restoration project, this example presents as a solid, highly original and very usable survivor, exactly the sort of car many collectors now prefer over restored examples.
Factory Identification & Original Specification
The Chrysler body plate confirms the car as a 1935 Chrysler Airflow Eight Coupe, with the following factory codes:
Body No: C15C-1153
C1 = Chrysler Airflow Eight series
5 = 1935 model year
C = Coupe body style
Paint Code: 404-536 DG
Original factory colour Desert Sand, a warm light beige tone which the car still largely retains today.
Trim Code: SO 2061
Correct tan cloth interior trim as fitted when new.
These details confirm the car retains its original specification and colour combination, further enhancing its desirability as an authentic pre-war survivor.
Mechanical Condition
The car has recently benefitted from a comprehensive service, including the replacement of numerous suspension components, ensuring it drives as these refined machines were intended.
The straight-eight engine runs exceptionally smoothly — so quietly and evenly that when standing beside the car it can be difficult to tell whether it is actually running. Chrysler engineering in the 1930s was renowned for refinement, and this example demonstrates that beautifully.
Power is delivered through a three-speed manual gearbox, which shifts smoothly and seamlessly.
The car is also fitted with Chrysler’s factory overdrive system, an advanced feature for the mid-1930s. Overdrive allows the engine to run at lower RPM while maintaining cruising speed, reducing wear, improving fuel economy and creating quieter long-distance touring — making the Airflow one of the most advanced highway cars of its era.
The Chrysler Airflow – A Revolutionary Automobile
When introduced in 1934, the Chrysler Airflow changed automotive engineering forever.
Chrysler engineers worked alongside aviation pioneer Orville Wright, conducting extensive wind-tunnel testing to develop the first American production car designed around aerodynamics.
Innovations included:
Streamlined aerodynamic body
Advanced weight distribution between the axles
All-steel body construction
Forward-mounted engine for improved balance
Improved ride comfort and interior space
Many of these ideas became industry standards decades later, making the Airflow one of the most important automotive designs of the twentieth century.
Production & Rarity
Production numbers highlight how rare these cars have become:
Total Chrysler Airflow production (1934–1937): approx. 55, 000 cars
1935 Airflow production: approx. 8, 000–9, 000 cars
1935 Airflow Eight coupes: estimated 1, 200–1, 500 produced
Today only a small fraction of these cars survive worldwide, particularly in such original condition.
Authentic survivor cars with original paint and factory colour specification are especially scarce.
Collectability & Investment Potential
Over the past decade the Airflow has seen growing recognition among collectors, historians and museums due to its enormous historical importance.
Reasons collectors pursue Airflows include:
One of the first aerodynamic production cars ever built
A landmark Art Deco automotive design
A car that changed automotive engineering forever
Increasingly rare surviving examples
Strong appeal among serious pre-war collectors
Today’s market strongly favours original “survivor” cars rather than restored examples, making this Airflow particularly appealing.
Many enthusiasts believe the Airflow remains undervalued relative to its historical importance, offering compelling long-term collectability.
Summary
This 1935 Chrysler Airflow Eight Coupe represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most historically significant automobiles of the pre-war era.
With its California history, largely original Desert Sand paint, correct factory trim, recent mechanical servicing and remarkable originality, it offers a compelling combination of authenticity, drivability and historical significance.
A car that was decades ahead of its time, the Chrysler Airflow remains a landmark in automotive design — and a fascinating centrepiece for any serious pre-war collection.
