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1936 Chrysler Airflow Eight 2 Door Coupe - Only 6 left ! & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On “My Car Story” we're in Scottsdale AZ at The Arizona Concours d’Elegance on 1-21-23.
We’re looking at a 1936 Chrysler Airflow 2 Door Coupe in Beige Paint. The car comes with a straight 8 engine with a manual 3 Speed transmission.
The car's Owner is Larry Icerman. Larry’s had this car since 2022. Larry shares he enjoys 1930’s Chryslers and was looking for a Airflow. There were 110 two Door Coupes built and now there are only 5 or 6 left.
To see details on the The Arizona Concours d’Elegance show, go to www.ArizonaConcours.com
ENJOY!
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
Volkswagon to follow , looks like it has a VW look
Thanks Larry and Lou..
EPIC Chrysler engineering.
First car designed utilizing the wind tunnel, aided by Orville Wright.
Hi Jerry, High praise for "EPIC Chrysler engineering." :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
The Chrysler Airflow Eight 2 Door Coupe was definitely ahead of its time. It's well ventilated to keep that flathead inline 8- cylinder engine nice and cool. I didn't realize that these cars are so rare. For a pre-World War II car, it's got nice styling inside and out. Great find as usual, Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to share this "ahead of it's time" car with you :-) Lou
It may look great to you, but when it was new, people didn't like it. Even in later years, people thought it looked like a giant-size VW.
Remarkable airflow is pristine condition, I've never seen an 8 coupe and I collect early Chrysler's. I like the Air Stream style better myself - but would jump at this beauty - the engineering in these is decades in advance of the mid 30's. Chrysler was competing with itself with 2 cars in the same niche. Nice to see one of my neighbors owns it.
Hi Alex, Happy to read you appreciate this cars condition. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Always loved this car. Another reason to love Chrysler as a company. They really experimented more than GM and Ford and pushed the car industry to keep innovating.
Hi Steve, Happy to share this car you "Always loved" :-) Lou
They didn't experiment more than Nash and Studebaker, or Hupmobile, or pierce arrow, not that you would think of any of those 'other' very important companies in the 1930s.
What a classy, well detailed and innovative car. It seems that Chrysler, despite its position as the smallest of the "big 3", was a design leader at several points in its history.
Hi Martin, Happy to read you enjoy this classy and innovative car :-) Lou
Car looks built like a tank. Driver and passenger look safe going down the highway at 60+ mph. How many HP is the straight 8 rated? Car looks like it could easily cruise at 80+.
Another example of Chryslers leading technology and advanced design. Thank you Lou for bringing it to us.
Hi Jimmy, Happy to read your thoughts on this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
No roll bar required! Glad you didn't re-create that cliff test! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, I'm glad we didn't re-create that test either :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a beautiful little piece of automotive history, I love the windows in that car. Great video, thanks Lou!
Hi Gary, My pleasure sharing this "beautiful little piece of automotive history" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wonderful Airflow. I never realized that there were coupes. Love the Art Deco style.
It was definitely ahead of its time.
Thanks for sharing this classic with us Lou!
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wonderful Airflow" :-) I agree, this one is ahead of its time. You're welcome, Lou
How unique is that !
Can't say I've ever seen one of these in a 2 door . It kind of grows on ya.
Thanks for sharing !
Happy to read this 2 door is growing on you :-) You're welcome.
Got to love the styling of cars from that Era only 6 left what a treat to see one that had to be super fun to ride in it plus it's owner had a lot of knowledge of the car
Hi Larry, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou
The Chrysler Airflow was one the early examples of Streamlining in automotive design and was in the same spirit as the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad’s (CB&Q), Pioneer Zephyr trainset and the Pennsylvania Railroad’s GG1 electric locomotive. Streaming design concepts reflected the emerging aviation manufacturing industry. The 1933 Pierce-Arrow, Silver Arrow was another early example, albeit with very few being produced. Lou, another super production!
Hi Charles, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Lou
This is truly a treat to view and take a ride with, Larry and yourself in his Airflow. This car looks like it is new.
Hi Chris, Happy to sharing this "treat" with you :-) Lou
Just a great tutorial on the Chrysler Airflow, years ahead of their time. Thanks Lou!
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou 10👍 from me. It looks like beetle father. So beautiful shape. Lou, thank you for showing it.
Happy to receive a 10 from you ZbyszekStefaniak83
Lou, a wonderful rarity. Such an unusual car. A great example of the famed Chrysler engineering. I love the period Art Deco touches throughout.
Do you think Ferdinand Porsche was influenced for his design of the original Volkswagen?...🤔
I was thinking that it looked like an oversized VW, but a lot classier.
Your point about the timeline is good, as the Chysler preceded the VW by a few years.
@@martinliehs2513 there certainly is a resemblance in my eyes - even the split rear window!
Hi Audie, My pleasure sharing this "wonderful rarity" with you :-) Ferdinand may have take a few ques for the VW Bug from this design, Lou
Great pick on this one Lou! I love all the streamlined cars - Airflows, Zephyrs, Airflights, Aerosedans, etc. They're a work of art first, and an automobile second. This one has been restored beautifully.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read "I love all the streamlined cars" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
What a fun iconic car! 🎉🎉
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to share this "fun iconic car!" with you, Lou
What a jewel of a car! The one and only Chrysler Airflow! Thanks guys, really appreciate this special feature 👍
Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this "jewel" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Mesmerized to where my morning breakfast water almost boiled away _ what a beautiful and rare classic, thnx
Hi Dr Candor, Happy to read this video was mesmerizing :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hey Lou. Beautiful looking car. I've seen at least one Airflow 4 door sedan, but I've never seen a 2 door coupe version. Very impressive. I've heard of the story about the Airflow being driven over the edge of a cliff. I hope no one was *inside* the car when it was driven over.
Hey Jason, Happy to share this rare two door with you :-) I recall that "airflow off the cliff" video, Lou
What a fantastic car! As rare as this one is, I would caution not driving anywhere near a cliff, but it's nice to know Chrysler had us covered, anyways. Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Icerman and his '36 Airflow Coupe with us, Lou!
They pushed it off, and then the driver climbed inside and drove away. Watch the full commercial film here: czcams.com/video/I3iez4tWnxI/video.html
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this "fantastic car!" :-) I've seen that cliff video...but if we fall off a cliff, good to know I'll be ok :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a gorgeous coupe.
I've only actually seen the four door Airflows till now.
The '48 Packard coupe used to be my favorite, now I'm torn between the two.
Thanks Lou👍
Hi Neal, Happy to read this one's a finalist for your favorite. You're welcome, Lou
Very generous of Mr. Eiserman to put that car on the road considering it's rarity.Thanks,Lou! 😊
Hi Keith, It was fun and educational riding in this one to share with you. You're welcome, Lou
What a beautiful car. A masterpiece of auto history
High praise :-)
¡Se nota que el diseño aerodinámico empezaba a influenciar en los modelos, y este Chrysler Airflow 2 puertas de 1936 es la prueba de ello! Es bueno saber que hay personas que mantienen estas rarezas en magníficas condiciones, haciendo como si el tiempo se hubieran detenido! El paseo final no solo estuvo divertido sino también didáctico. Eso si, me llamó la atención como, en el minuto 19:35, tus ojos de repente se desvían captando tu atención ese exótico coche verde que sonaba tremendo! Me pregunto: ¿Qué auto era ése? ¡Excelente video, Lou!
Hi Jaime, High praise for the video. Happy to read the details you share and notice. Seems that "green car" was a kit car with a badge on the back of it called a "Novetta" and I have the car on my TikTok - MyCarStoryWithLou . Check it out, Lou
The Airflow body design was way ahead of its time, just like the Nash overdrive transmission. The Germans were intrigued by the Chrysler Airflow. I wonder if Ferdinand Porsche got his inspiration for the VW Beetle from Chrysler.
Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks, Lou. You always do great videos. They are an online electronic museum. Indispensable!👃👃
@@johnjackson8401 thanks, good thought: Museum online….I am an old car Fan……several of my “ cars” in/ on Display::::54 FORD 2D: ,56 Fairlane, T-Bird 4DR/v8: 61 Ford Convertible ,66 Ford GALAXIIE 500 XL/4spd/ , 70 Dodge Coronet-500/383: 77 TRANS Am / SE/ Hurst Hatches, loaded: 85 Buick Century,1993 JEEP Gr@nd Cherokee Laredo, 1997 Dodge SPORT Loaded,2007 GMC CANYON SE LOADED, 2015 Dodge JourneySE….,,,. Interestingly the **77 TA/SE/ Hurst Hatches was the SPECIAL ( ordering in **OCT 1976, before “SMokey & Bandit Movie”, received MARCH 1977…. interestingly,same Dealer My Parents got their 1953 BUICK DYNAFLOW FROM……..
Porsche was definitely aware of the Airflow when he designed the beetle, he made 2 trips to the US in the thirties to study the latest car designs and mass production methods. The beetle closely resembles a rear engined experimental car made by Briggs for Ford, that evolved into the Lincoln Zephyr.
In the early 90s I saw a 1936 Desoto Air Flow coupe in a deep bronze color at a cruise night.
That was at a VFW in Elmhurst IL....The car was outstanding, we went to many car events around that whole area for years and never saw it again.
Hi Bextar636, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the 1936 Desoto Airflow in Elmhurst you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I could sit inside and just admire that dash and steering wheel all day. Chrysler engineering was always very innovative back in the day and unfortunately the Airflow was too advanced for the times. This may be the reason why ChryCo stuck with a more conservative approach to design until the Vergil Exner era in the late 1950's.
Hi hobiecat1, Happy to share this "advanced for the times" car with you :-) Lou
Excellent car. In addition to looking at the cars we also enjoyed getting a bit of history about the design, engineering & technical specifications.
Hi Kevin Z, Happy to read you enjoy this "Excellent car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Thanks… All of you… a true rare CAR…..ODDLY, NICE TO SEE the Air Flow being driven, etc..( satisfying)……
Hi Opera, Happy to read you enjoy this "true car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
THANKS LOU ,LARRY 😂 I JUST AM AMAZED AT THE “ stories “ YOU COME ACROSS, AND ARE ABLE TO SHARE …
I ALSO LEARN ALOT ALONG THE WAY…🤗 A BEAUTIFUL 🤩 EXAMPLE OF CHRYSLER TECHNOLOGY…AHEAD OF THE TIME…IT REALLY WAS AN AIRFLOW 💚💚💚
You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long. Happy to read you're learning along the way. Me too! Lou
@@loucostabile IMHHO … you ask a Lotta good questions 🤗
First time I’ve seen a 1936 Airflow. Seen the one with the wide grille before . Unusual looking but very unique. Chrysler was the leader in style.
My pleasure sharing this car with you.
Lou, it was an education watching this video. Many of us are jealous that you get to ride around in these cars. I found the two glove compartment boxes very unique, and the inside of the car is very cool. It must be fun to sit in a vehicle like that.
Jed, Happy to read you learned from this video. It's fun, and it's my pleasure to share with you, Lou
What a beautiful car! Always loved the Airflow coups, and the color of this one is perfect for it.
Hi Tom, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Lou
Lou, what a beautiful 36 Airflow a rolling piece of Chrysler history especially with only a handful to exist what and honor to ride in one 😀!
Brian, Happy to share this "rolling piece of Chrysler history" with you :-) Lou
The front view of this car reminds me of the old Divco milk truck my father drove when I was a young child. 😁
Hi Deorman Robey, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers milk truck :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
You question the speed of the Airflow, that was its strong suit with its streamlined shape and powerful straight eight motor. Harry Haartz set a series of records at Bonneville with an Imperial Airflow coupe like the one in this video, including a flying mile at 97.5 MPH and 2000 miles at an average speed of 75.7. The same car then drove across country racking up 18.1 miles per gallon at normal hiway speeds.
This was sensational performance for 1934 when most cars struggled to top 70 and typical hiway speeds were 30 to 40 MPH.
Hi Mr Danforth 374, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Very nice !!
I see the thumbnail and think to myself, 'didn't they send one end over end off a cliff and drive it away?' going back to something i'd seen as a kid of like 10 (i'm 65 now). Confirmed in the first minute. Pretty cool.
Car's a beaut !!
Thanx, Lou and congrats, Larry !
Hi Glen, Happy to read this car is "Very nice !!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
This is super rare thanks for showing it off.
Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you Josh.
There's still nothing like Art Deco design.
Hi Valen, Happy to read "There's still nothing like Art Deco design" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
The color, hood ornament, instrument panel, aircraft style rear cockpit - driving prestige in its day.
Have just had a video tour of the LeMay museum and a Packard museum.
Thanks for the video.
Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
P amazing Lou Cars like these and their owners that keeps you on top of your game.
Thank you David :-)
NICE car. 2 scary things about vintage cars: 1) 6 volt 2) drum brakes. Sad it didn't sell better. Thanks Lou !
Hi Mike, Thanks for sharing. You're welcome, Lou
There is nothing scary about 6 volts. You just have to use 1 gauge battery cables. Thin suitable for 12 volts cables just don't work. They just don't. Drum brakes are fine, you just can't wait until you are right on top of the car in front of you. I have a car with 6 volts and drum brakes.
That is one nice looking car. I’ve always liked the styling of them. The color on this one is perfect. First time I’ve seen the interior of one. The interior of this one is gorgeous. I have seen the commercial that y’all mentioned it’s so unbelievable. New cars today wouldn’t survive it. I would take this car over any of those high end sports cars in the video any day.
Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read you enjoy the color and styling of this car :-) Lou
Great video Lou. Many thanks.
You're welcome Kevin :-)
Hi, Lou! Well, looks like we're riding on air today! Cars built before the 1930s somehow all look alike to me. The Airflow came out at a time when cars were just beginning to look more streamlined. It's so amazing how these cars were not too popular, yet they were so influential in changing automobile design forever. I've seen that "off the cliff" video you were talking about, and I've also read that Chrysler earlier in the decade demonstrated its toughness by having a full-grown elephant stand on the roof! It came out completely intact! The Airflow continued for 1937, but only as an Imperial, and then it was gone. Because of its failure, Chrysler didn't dare trying anything too daring or risky again (perhaps the 1941-42 Town & Country station wagon was the closest thing to an exception) until Virgil Exner and the "Forward Look" in 1955.
I can well imagine Larry's utter satisfaction at finding something as rare as this Airflow coupe. Many thanks to both of you for sharing this fascinating and educational car and story!
Hi iswc27, You're right, riding on air :-) Thanks for sharing you knowledge. You're welcome, Lou
You'd be wrong thinking that all cars looked the same before the streamlined era. I'd argue they looked more similar by 1939, than 1930. And at least every year the body had a change (compare 1920 to 1930 then compare 2010 to 2020). And don't be mistaken, automobiles were quite modern in 1920, with this exceptional look to them, and of course...massive massive vehicles, I mean bus territory.
It's a myth that the Airflow was not a success. It was a premium priced model significantly more expensive than the conventional Airstream, and Chrysler was an upper medium priced to high priced car to begin with. The Airflow sold well for an avante garde, premium priced luxury car in those depression days.
Technically, every car made after the Airflow was a copy of the Airflow with chubbier fenders. Compare the typical 1933 car silhouette with the 1934 - 37 Airflow, then compare any 1938 - 48 car and you will see what I mean.
when cars were art 👍🏻
:-)
Beautiful Airflow 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car motorTranz :-) You're welcome.
Lou's goin real old school here! Nice!
You're right MisterMasterShafter1. Since you're a Subscriber I'm going to share with you. I'm in talks with someone who's newest car in 1915, so we're discussing a "Series" on "The Early History of the Automobile" and that is going to be as "Old School" as it will get :-) Stay tuned! Lou
@@loucostabile - That'd be awesome! I'll indeed stay tuned.
That's a nice car Lou. I guess it was a little ahead of it's time. I especially like the dash with the speedometer and the 4 gauges surrounding the clock!
Hi Agostino, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and the dash too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thank you for different chrysler. Beautifull.
Hi Rajeewa, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Lou Mi formua de costumbre: Felicita a su orgulloso dueño y te agadezco que hayas subido esta joya Te cuento Cuando yo era niño hara unos 60años , habian algunos Airflow ,pero no gustaban ... Eran Feisimos.. Tambien era feos el Grahm Paige Hollywood y el CORD , Pero los comparo HOY dia con el cucaracherio que se produce y los hallo Hermosos ! QUE AUTO y que maravilloso estado de conservacion !
Hi Juan, High praise for this car :-) Glad to read you enjoy this car, Lou
Beautiful interior!! The steering wheel hub looks like the hub in a B-17.
Hi JWelchon, Happy to read the details you notice, Lou
Thanks Lou, I learned a lot.
You're welcome Chuck.
I was getting an adjustment when a DeSoto Airflow pulled into the parking lot. Both me and my chiropractor were car buffs, so we were out the door to question the owner. He said he also had a '28 and a '61 DeSoto.
Hi Seed_drill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you seen :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou - interesting vintage Chrysler product. Beautiful car!
😊
Robert - Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Very underrated and very cool.
Happy to read you enjoy this "very cool" car :-)
An extension of the earlier Bendix design... and coincidental (?) overseas development of Tatra models of the day (in Czechoslovakia from Ledwinka/Porsche) with rear engine, more body-integrated fenders, stretched VW looking design with an amazing drag coefficient from early "wind tunnel" inspired art deco streamlining.
Hi CDN Citizen, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
I recall that the 1934 Airflow had not only hydraulic brakes ( available already in 1928 ) but also independent front suspension.
Hi Ngauruhoe zodiac, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
Beautiful car ! It reminds me of the New Peugeot (304 ?) that came out that year with similar rear wheel covers and head lights behind the front grille.
Hi Roland, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The heads of Chrysler Airflows were Aluminum, both Chrysler and DeSoto, all other cars by Chrysler used "Iron" heads, I learned that yesterday from a different video regarding Airflows.
Hi Timothy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
When I glance at this car I see a big VW Beetle.....great engineering but I understand consumer reluctance to the design. Thanks Lou.
Happy to share this "big VW Beetle" quick glance car with you :-) You're welcome Mike.
Good video, Lou, but if you watch the vintage film of a 1934 Airflow the Mopar dudes pushed the car nose first down the 110 foot embankment so it did an emdover flip before landing on its wheels and then drove off
Hi Steven, In the comments one of the Viewers shared that video. AMAZING! Lou
WOW!
Hi George, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Lou
You can roll the window down with the vent pane staying up if you want.
Thank you for sharing.
The Airflow was a special premium priced model, not only an avante garde design but more expensive than the Airstream line. And, Chrysler was an expensive make to start with, selling in the upper medium price brackets. No wonder they did not sell in large numbers during those depression days.
If you compare the typical 1933 car (pre Airflow) to the 1934 - 37 Airflow, to the typical 1938 and later car you will see that every car that came after the Airflow, was a copy of the Airflow silhouette with chubbier fenders.
Hi Mr Danforth 374, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Дуже цікаве авто! Як воно відрізняється від сучасних! Такі авто бачиш тільки на екрані! Дякую!
Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read you find this car to be "very interesting" :-) You're welcome, Lou
With a very brave man behind the wheel, a 1934-1936 Airflow 8 could reach a top speed of between 90 and 100 mph.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
"The future is cast in the present"-Merlyn the magician
Hi SumnerCounty1986, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@Lou Costabile Lou thank you.
I have a near mint 3rd generation dodge charger a904 tranny 318 v8 out of registration needing a wax job. 1973 dodge charger hardtop. I f you ever make it to bezerkeley California North of Oakland California let me know and I can pull it out of the driveway. It might not be mint enough and detailed for your videos though. I also have a '68 Chrysler new Yorker needing body paint. Everything else mint. Also a 2000 dodge neon performance and subtly security modified. Love your channel cheers, merlyn
You can get an 8 volt battery . Makes a big difference . Turn the gen up . The bulbs will be brighter but not overpowered 👍
Thank you for sharing a tip.
@@loucostabile My pleasure . Have fun 👍
I have found one that may be even more rare than this one. It's a 1934 Canadian built Chrysler Airflow with a 6 cylinder engine, which was a rebadged DeSoto with a Chrysler grill. Only 445 made and this might e the last one left.
Hi Bernie, Happy to read you have a rare one too, Lou
Would be perfect if it had an ivory colored steering wheel and the column painted the same color as the dash . That black ,while original is an insult to this beauty . Take care 👍♥️
Hi Neil, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
WOW
:-)
Very cool '36 👍👍
Nice :-)
@@loucostabile 👍👍
Like a old movie .
You're right :-)
Nice to see this! But you missed the tach, one of the more interesting features of the Airflow.
Hi Joe, Happy to read you think this is nice to see :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
My grandfather owned 4 classic cars. Merc,tbird, and a roadster and a coupe ,,,he was a classic car fanatic, he past away this year , he would have loved your youtube channel❤😢
Hi licence1001011, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers cars :-) Sorry to read of his passing :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Hard to believe it was built 87 years ago!
Love the art-deco dash with the banjo steering wheel!
Hi shedjammer, You're right. Amazing car. Lou
The interior is nice on the eyes :-)
It kind of looks French. It's very unique. Very nice, especially the interior
Hi Sabba_Dabba, Kinda like a Citroën. Lou
I like these :)
Hi Ben, Happy to read you "like these" :-) Lou
Always like 👍 👍
Nice :-)
Lou,
He ever tell you what the car weighted? It definitely has a futuristic look-The back windows remind me of the 63 corvette.
David, Not sure what the car weights. Thank you for sharing what you notice on the back window, Lou
Cool 🥰
Hi Michael, Happy to read and see this one is "Cool" :-) Lou
Thanks for another interesting and unique car review Lou! Does anyone know what the 3 levels of numbers on the speedometer represent? It looks like the outer ring is MPH, but there looks to be 2 other rings as well. Maybe RPM?
Thanks!
Hi Rob, You're welcome. Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
The Airflow came with an automatic overdrive transmission. One of the inner rings indicates engine RPM in third gear, the other indicates RPM when in overdrive.
Great Airflow…also a coupe! Chrysler was always way ahead in technology compared to GM
or Ford. Too bad 1930’s customers did not take to them.
Hi Rob, Happy to read you appreciate this "Great Airflow" :-) Lou
It looks a little like a VW beetle on steroids - very cool and cutting edge for the day.
Hi Joseph, I can see why you'd say that, Lou
Wrong time for the right car. Americans were trying to come out of a depression, and the styling was just too much for more practical tastes. Look at all the detail on the Chrysler Bldg in NYC and you’ll see it on this car.
Hi Dr Akbar, "Wrong time for the right car" Well said, Lou
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Actually, there is one in Denmark, but iirc it isnt roadworthy, or maybe it is now
Hi Luzur, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
This car brought back nice memories. What would this car be worth today?
Hi Steve W, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Not sure what the value of this car would be. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Sounds like your battery cables are too small. 6 volt starters draw twice the amps as 12 volt starters, and when you double the amps, you square the resistance. You need at least 1 gauge battery cables. 4 gauge just doesn't work. It just doesn't.
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Looks like the VW beetle 😂 step mom
Hi Neil, I can see why you'd say that, Lou
Talk about engineering -
4,500 # car, dyno at 88-90 hp, cruise all day at 80-85 mph.
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How rare are the 4 door airflows? There is one for sale not too far from me. Its pretty rough, but looks all there.
Hi Ray, I go to quite a few car shows and I don't see many Airflows so I'd guess there are not too many, Lou
P.S. Steering Wheel Bob 👍
Thanks for sharing.
whats the difference in the Chrysler Airflow vs the DeSoto Airflow.....or are they the same things?
Hi Ray, There is a difference in badging and some minor looks, however (as I understand) the major difference is engine size. I don't have a DeSoto to show you....yet, but I'm pretty sure that is the difference. If a Viewer has more knowledge feel free to share, Lou
Who did the aerodynamic design first Chrysler or Volkswagen?
First VW Beetle was 1945.
So they had to make a less aerodynamic body because the 1934 one was too radical.
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