In June of 2009 this car was spotted at the recently opened Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum in Fairbanks, Alaska.  It is part of a collection of over 65 vehicles spanning the early years of automobile design with an emphasis on early automobile transportation in the Fairbanks and surrounding areas. This very rare Chrysler (one of approximately 12 surviving 1932 CL convertible sedans) has a custom body with semi-custom coachwork by LeBaron. It features a leather dashboard with a machine-tooled instrument cluster and twin glove boxes.  Previous owners include Robert Burchill (MI), Fred Houston (MI, 1957), Frank Klepz (IN), Ed Perkins (CT, 1984), Phil Renick (CA, 1984-1996), Otis Chandler (Chandler Museum), Tom Crook and Doug Shinstine (WA).  Mr.Renick had Tony Anton restore this car based on details from Joe Morgan�s cars (NH). Phil Renick exhibited the car in three Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) events and it received: Primary 1st � 1990 Senior � 1991 100 pts premier crown � 1993 Senior #1560 SP. Serial Number CL7803489 Engine 8-cylinder inline L-head Transmission �Multi-Range� 4-speed selective manual Horsepower  135 Engine Displacement 384.8 cu. in. Wheelbase 146� Weight   5,125 lbs Maximum Speed 96 mph Economy 11 mpg Production   49 CL convertible sedans in 1932; 60 total 1932-33 Factory Price $3,595

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	1932 Chrsyler Imperial Custom Series CL Convertible Sedan

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