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1933 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Phaeton by LeBaron as Mercedes-Benz [CL]

1933 Chrysler Imperial [CL] in Machine-Gun Kelly, Movie, 1958 IMDB

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: US

1933 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Phaeton by LeBaron as Mercedes-Benz [CL]

[*][*][*][*] Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time

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vilero ES

2011-05-18 18:50

[Image: MachineGunKelly00016.jpg] [Image: MachineGunKelly00025.jpg] [Image: MachineGunKelly00033.jpg] [Image: MachineGunKelly00037.jpg] [Image: MachineGunKelly00038.jpg] [Image: MachineGunKelly00039.jpg]

-- Last edit: 2011-12-09 17:52:36

DynaMike NL

2011-05-18 18:52

No circle around the stars on the radiator, so would this be a pre-1926 Mercedes (without Benz) with a newer body?

nzcarnerd NZ

2011-05-18 22:36

Seems there were several like this around at that time - presumably owned by the studio. There has been some information about who owned what but not sure where.

robgeelen2 NL

2011-05-19 16:34

Packard with a Mercedes 540K radiator!

DynaMike NL

2011-05-19 17:33

Packard sounds a good idea. But this is not a 540 K radiator, it must be older.

nzcarnerd NZ

2011-05-19 22:49

Is there a good close shot of a wheel anywhere? Might give a clue to the origins of the chassis. The stance of the car does not look like early 1920s Mercedes - suggested by the radiator - it is too low and wide.

I wonder if it is a Chrysler Imperial like this one - http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/chrysler-1.jpg - note the three chrome strips on the front edges of the rear fenders, the chrome edged two piece windshield and the hood doors. Also compare the door handle and hinges with this one - /vehicle_18196-Chrysler-Imperial-1932.html . The bumpers date from around 1937.

If I am correct what do we call it? Is it made for movie or is it a Chrysler with modifications? There are a couple of Packards with later bodies that have been identified by their original chassis so perhaps we should call this a Chrysler Imperial?

-- Last edit: 2011-05-19 23:00:39

vilero ES

2011-05-20 11:40

nzcarnerd, I leave some extra thumbnails, with extra light added, for:

Wheels
[Image: Kelly00004.jpg] [Image: Kelly00008.jpg] [Image: Kelly00009.jpg] [Image: Kelly00010.jpg]

steering wheel
[Image: Kelly00007.jpg] [Image: Kelly00013.jpg] [Image: Kelly00015.jpg]

taillight
[Image: Kelly00016.jpg]

and a closer one of the radiator
[Image: Kelly00011.jpg]

-- Last edit: 2011-12-09 18:12:36

Junkman UK

2011-05-21 01:21

It's a 1932-33 Chrysler Imperial with a Mercedes Grille.

antp BE

2015-08-25 18:25

In an e-mail received from Sam:
Quote By the way, your "1932 Chrysler Imperial [CL] in Machine-Gun Kelly, Movie, 1958", is either a 1932 Custom Imperial or a 1933 Imperial with a pre-1927-28 Mercedes (pre-Mercedes-Benz as noted in my earlier e-mail re M-B) radiator shell, cap, and grille. The 32 Imperials had vertically-louvred hood side panels like the 31s; only 32 Custom Imperials had hinged doors but all 33s did.

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