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»
Airflow
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
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»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Dec 19, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Apr 18, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
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»
Jan 17, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
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»
Aug 9, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Nov 11, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
