1927 Chrysler Imperial Sportif Convertible
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The Imperial Model E-80 was Chrysler's top-of-the-line car for 1926 and 1927. This Sportif's look, inspired by Laurence Pomeroy's designs for British automaker Vauxhall, suggested speed. The car's 112-horsepower, six-cylinder engine was capable of 80 miles per hour. The dual-cowl layout provided separate windshields for front and back passengers. Chrysler called these models, "as fine as money can build."
The Imperial Model E-80 was Chrysler's top-of-the-line car for 1926 and 1927. This Sportif's look, inspired by Laurence Pomeroy's designs for British automaker Vauxhall, suggested speed. The car's 112-horsepower, six-cylinder engine was capable of 80 miles per hour. The dual-cowl layout provided separate windshields for front and back passengers. Chrysler called these models, "as fine as money can build."
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1927
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
United States, New York, Rochester
Creator Notes
Chassis made by Chrysler Coporation in Detroit, Michigan; custom body manufactured by Locke & Company in Rochester, New York.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
62.9.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Warren Watson.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Canvas
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Cream (Color)
Light yellow
Black (Color)
Blue
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 57 in
Width: 67 in
Length: 192 in
Wheelbase: 133 in
Inscriptions
Circular emblem on radiator: THIS CAR AND PASSENGERS PROTECTED BY / WATSON STABILIZERS / CONTROL / AND / SAFETY / OVER ALL / ROADS Emblem on center edge of hood: CHRYSLER On hubcaps: C Stamped on center of rear taillight: CHRYSLER Center emblem on front and rear bumpers: CHRYSLER Plate on firewall: CHRYSLER CORPORATION / DETROIT, MI., U.S.A.
Specifications
Make & Model: 1927 Chrysler Imperial Sportif
Maker (Chassis): Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, Michigan
Maker (Body): Locke & Company, Rochester, New York
Engine: 6-cylinder, L-head valves, 309 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 57 inches
Wheelbase: 133 inches
Width: 67 inches
Overall length: 192 inches
Weight: 4240 pounds
Horsepower: 112
Pounds per horsepower: 338
Price: N/A
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