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1951 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine

Sold at RM Sotheby's on March 28, 2010, offered with no reserve.

$38,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $35,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1951
Make and model
Chrysler Imperial
Generation
Imperial (1946 to 1954)
Chassis
7814856

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 456% over its top.

Middle half of sales$2,327 to $6,300
Median$2,600
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Chrysler Imperial (1946 to 1954) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $2,327 and $6,300.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Chrysler Custom Imperial 4-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2025$10,000
1954 Chrysler Custom Imperial Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, Dec. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 31, 2025$2,054
1954 Chrysler Imperial Convertible ProjectBring a Trailer, Dec. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 30, 2025$2,600