Airflow

Built Like a Bridge: 1934 DeSoto Airflow

The Airflow was an automobile ahead of its time. Built under both Chrysler and DeSoto brands in the mid-1930s, the Airflow’s design was driven by aerodynamics, so the body was sleeker in appearance than most of its contemporaries. This… more»

Ahead Of Its Time: 1935 Chrysler Airflow

The Airflow was one of the first automobiles designed with aerodynamics in mind. It was marketed from 1934 to 1937 with either Chrysler or DeSoto branding. Because its appearance was a departure from the boxy styling of its competitors,… more»

BF Auction: 1934 DeSoto Airflow

The Airflow, sold by both Chrysler and DeSoto divisions, was designed with aerodynamics taken into consideration in the build. While the automobiles were arguably more slippery, they were awkward looking for the times (1934 to 1937) and many buyers… more»

1-of-4: 1934 DeSoto Airflow Brougham

The automotive design and manufacturing world is complex, but the recipe for sales success is relatively simple. A company must take sound engineering and construction techniques, wrap them in a body that people find attractive, and market those vehicles… more»

Milestone Car: 1935 Chrysler Airflow Coupe

The history of the automobile is littered with cars that were revolutionary for their time.  However, no vehicle was more of a game changer than Chrysler’s Airflow.  Introduced in 1934, these radical vehicles broke new ground in the areas… more»

Groundbreaking Design: 1935 DeSoto Airflow

It is fair to say that during the early years of automotive design, manufacturers didn’t place much emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. Until the 1930s, most cars featured the aero efficiency of your average barn…traveling sideways. However, Chrysler attempted to… more»

1 of 10 Left? 1937 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight

The Chrysler Airflow, along with the companion Desoto Airflow, was the first full-size American production car to use aerodynamics as a basis for building a sleeker automobile. Minimizing air resistance was key to the auto’s design. It was considered… more»

Ahead Of Its Time: 1935 DeSoto Airflow

The Airflow was one of the first production automobiles where aerodynamics played a role in the design of the car. Both Chrysler and DeSoto sold badge-engineered versions of the same cars from 1934-to 36 (and Chrysler one more year… more»

Early Aerodynamics: 1934 DeSoto Airflow

The Airflow was built by Chrysler Corp. between 1934-37. It was the first full-size American production car to use streamlining as a basis for production. Chrysler, DeSoto and Imperial all had their versions of the Airflow whose aerodynamic shape… more»

Aerodynamic Re-Do: 1934 DeSoto Airflow

Chrysler Corp.’s Airflow was an effort in aerodynamics that didn’t quite impress the buying public. Chrysler, DeSoto and Imperial all had their versions of the Airflow during the mid-1930s and pop culture ranks it just behind the Edsel as… more»

1-Of-3 Left! 1934 Chrysler Airflow CY

Sometimes a car manufacturer will unveil a new model or design concept, and the motoring public will trip over itself in a bid to secure ownership of their marvelous new release. However, sometimes the motoring public will give these… more»

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