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Make Chrysler History          
Year
The Zetler family, strawberry farmers in Stellebosch are believed to have owned a number of early Chryslers.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
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Make Chrysler History          
Year 1924
Owned by Keith Blazey, acquired as a huge kit of parts in 1978, rebuild completed in six weeks specially for the 9th Milligan rally.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers **-***-135/SAF
References TVanderVyver, photo 9th & 11th Bill Milligan Rally Programmes
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1925
Owned by D.D. Fischer of Cape Town in 1961
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References SA Motorist Sep/Oct 1961
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
Found dismantled in Aliwal North in the 1960's. Transported by train to Kroonstad. Tom Van der Vyver found the car in Kaysers Beach, outside East London about 2009.
Model Model 58
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours Light Blue with Black wings
           
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1927 Restored by the late Mike Jones who acquired the car around 1980, restoration completed by 1983 when the car was used on the 14th Bill Milligan Rally, winner that year of the Vintage Concours cup. By 1986 the car was owned by Noel Jennings and was later sold to Ken Durant of Pietermaritzburg. Noted for sale with House of Sports Cars in 2016. Owned by someone in the Western Cape in the 2020s,
Model Model 50 or 52
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours Black with Yellow sides            
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver; photo: 15th Bill Milligan Rally programme, Crankhandle Chronicle Nov 2016  
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
Owned by someone in the Western Cape in the 2020s
Model Model 58
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926 or 1927

Model Imperial
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
Bought new by Sister V. de Walt, a midwife in Bloemfontein on 6th Feb 1926. The car was in constant use until it was laid up in 1950. The car was then acquired by Waldie Greyvensteyn, who sold it 6 months later to Dr. Van Coller, who then sold it in 1958 to Ken Pearce, who restored the car. Ken then sold it in March 1961 to VCC member Clarry E. Cheek, who sold it around 1969. The car ws on display in the Heidelberg Motor Museum and may still be in that collection now at the Franschhoek Motor Museum.
Model Model 58 4-cyl
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Coupe, wooden spoke wheels, dicky seat, sliding windows.
Colours
           
Registration Numbers NU-7948/SAF
References
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
Supplied by Carson & Co Cape Town. Discovered on a farm in the Caledon District of the Western Cape. The car had belonged to the Du Toit family for some 60 years, 40 of those in the open, though all its original parts were there. Restored by Ray Webber in Somerset-West
Model Model 58
Chassis No. SRR824HHH
Engine No. F73657
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers CAM-1344/SAF, CAA-167-214/SAF
References
 
 


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Year 1926
Owned by Barrie Hart (jointly with his brother Theo), bought from someone in Fish Hoek, car known as Elizabeth.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Crankhandle Chronicle Aug 2015
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
Acquired by a Mr Murray of Murray's Chemist, Durban, from Councillor J. Forsdick in 1926. Later owned by HArvey Corfield who sold the car to C.W. 'Ginger' Gove in 1959. Later believed to have passed on to  family member.
Model Model 58 or 60
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours Green over Black
           
Registration Numbers ND-25329/SAF
References Photo: photo Garth Edwards; 8th International V&V Rally programme
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
Owned by Boet du Plessis.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Automobilist 14-4
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
Driven by G. Smith in the 22nd Milligan vintage trial. EPVCC member
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926
The car was originally supplied to the First Governor of Rhodesia, Sir John Robert Chancellor. The car was then acquired in 1955 by Mr. K.B. 'Nobby' Clarke of Salisbury who bought the car from the Rhodesian Government CMED sale. At this stage the car had been converted into a pick-up. Hickman built a 2-seater body, using part of a VW roof for the rear deck. Later the car was fitted with a tourer body using the rear section off a Willys Knight, that was modified by a panel beater from Bill Wood's Panel & Spray shop, WEVCO. Still owned by Mr. Clarke in 1970, by 1978 the car was owned by Joe T. Skinner of Salisbury, offered for sale by Joe in 1979. Owned by Bill Francis, a farmer in Umvukwes, later taken to South Africa, last noted in the Pietersburg area around 2000 with Frans Hannweg, with a cracked head? Sold on to someone in the Durban area.

The right hand photo is believed to show the Imperial before it was rebodied as a tourer.
Model Imperial 80
Chassis No.  
Engine No. E7348
Coachbuilder  
Body Style 7-s phaeton, body No WWW628R; pick-up; 2-seater; tourer
Colours Beige and black            
Registration Numbers S-47603/SRH, 38-833-J/RHO References Automobilist 5/1 p.23, 2nd Rhodesian International Rally; NAtherstone
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1926 or 1927
Owned by Johan Van Den Hoven in 1998, later acquired by Frans Hannweg who was restoring the car when he passed away. Acquired by someone in the Durban area along with Frans' other Imperial.
Model Imperial std wheelbase 120"
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Tourer
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1927
Owned by Sakkie Van der Wat of Pretoria. Very original car with wheel discs. Advertised at some stage by Burchmores Auctions.
Model Model 60
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Roadster
Colours Light Brown with Black wings
           
Registration Numbers
References
 

 

Make Chrysler History          
Year 1927
Driven from Cape Town to Cairo in 1929
Model 72 6-cyl
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Crankhandle Chronicle Apr 2012
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1927
Owned by Neville Brown of East London in 1977, later passed onto his son Keith Brown in the Western Cape.
Model Probably a Model 62
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Roadster
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver; Photo 1st Bill Milligan Rally Programme
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1927
Noted for sale with House of Sports Cars in 2016 - Possibly not a late 1928 or 1929 model 65 or 66
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours Blue with Black wings
           
Registration Numbers
References photo Crankhandle Chronicle Feb 2016
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928
               
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Tourer
Colours Blue
           
Registration Numbers
References
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928
Parts for sale in 2012 in Port Elizabeth. Gearbox, gearbox bell housing, generator, handbrake lever, intake manifold, distributor, leaf springs front & rear with shackles. New set of pistons, no rings, No petrol tank. Number plate holder rear with Tail lamp glass, Oil pump, Original Galvanised chassis Excellent condition, Pressure plate, Radiator + frame, radiator reconditioned, Rear Mudgaurds x2, Running boards x2, Set of complete Headlamps and frame and spare headlamps without glass covers, Starter motor, Steering Box with shafts, Timing chain cover, Wooden spoke wheels x 9. Valued at R20 000.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Crankhandle Chronicle Sept 2012
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928?
Came from Kroonstad, noted for sale in Natal around 2025. John Wragge had been restoring the car before it was sold by his widow to Ernie Young of Durban, believe do have changed hands again after this.
Model Model 52
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sports coupe
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928
Owned by J Kleynhans in 1962, fitted with disc wheels, completely restored around 1961.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Deluxe coupe
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928
Owned by Mike Cheminais of Cape Town, wooden spoke wheels, Brown with Black wings. Still in Cape Town in 2023
Model Model 72
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours Brown with Black wings            
Registration Numbers CA-2029/SAF
References Photo: Dreamstime
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928
In recent years noted in the Franschhoek Motor Museum (noted as a model 72 but the wheelbase does not seem long enough, so possibly a 1927 Model 70).
Model Model 70
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Roadster
Colours
           
Registration Numbers LYN-128-T/SAF
References Photo: Automobilist 15/4, Franschhoek Motor Museum website
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928
Owned by Jan Cornell

Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Automobilist 15-4
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1928
Owned in the 1990s by Caspar Scharrighuisen. Auctioned in 2000.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  E1855912
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours Royal Blue over Black, Blue trim
           
Registration Numbers NKR-31526/SAF
References Claremart Auction Catalogue 14/06/2000
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1929
Has been in Cape Town since new. Owned by Bob Van Holdt in 1955, when the Crankhandle club was established. Later with Harvey L. Constant then Andre du Toit, who drove it o the 1968 FIVA Rally from Cape Town to Durban. Later acquired by Bertie Bester and may then have been acquired by the Franschhoek Motor Museum
Model 75 4.1-litre
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours
           
Registration Numbers CA-5562/SAF
References Crankhandle Chronicle Mar 2012, Jul 201; photo Garth Edward
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1929
Noted for sale in South Africa at some stage on Car & Classic, located in Gezina, South Africa R225k. Could be the Blue 1928 tourer noted earlier

She has been dolled up once in her life, and would nowdays be considered an older restoration with paper work up to date and licensed with a 'S' license.
Her paintwork presents really well, with all chrome and trimmings intact and in place, undamaged and kept in good nik. The convertible roof lining is clean and without any tears or cracks, supported by its easily maneuverable, steel frame, roof mechanism. The 2 piece fold down windshield is crack free, and the lights and 'fogs' always being protected by handmade leather cover. The 4 doors on this convertible open and close with ease, without any sagging. The rear cowl mount, holds it spare tyre, for the 4 original Wooden rims.
With throttle adjusters on the steering wheel for increased or decreased fuel, her original straight 6 motor starts on a quarter turn and idles so elegantly, pulls of rather smoothly with the 3 speed floor shift gearbox, keeping the upgraded 12volt system charged up.
Her interior material has been redone, using the original steel frame, and really freshens up the whole look and appeal of the car, especially the fact that all tags, badges, clips, and switches are all in place and in good condition.
Model S65
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Phaeton
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1930
Acquired new in April 1930 by a Mr Gasson from Carsons. It is thought the car may have been on display at the second Cape Town Motor Show. This was the second Chrysler owned by the family, the first being a 1927 sedan. The car had a black soft top, closed rear quarters and dummy landau irons, finished in Burgundy with black fenders and winged louvres on the bonnet. Soon after the purchase the car was shipped to the UK for a tour there and in Europe. On its return to South Africa it was used as daily transport. In 1933 the car was shipped to Ceylon for a tour there, returning in early 1934. The car was eventually sold in 1961 to Mr Katz of Katz Motors for £20, but returned to the family about 6 months later for £120! Between 1979 and 1981 the car was restored by Johan Marais. Still owned by Barrie Gasson in 2015.
Model Model 77 4.4-litre
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours Red with Black wings and roof
           
Registration Numbers CA-1916/SAF
References Crankhandle Chronicle Jan 2015
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1930
Owned by Schalk Coetzer in rather poor condition, minus an engine. Later noted as being converted into a hot rod by J.P. Barlow fo Durban. Louis Van der Merwe then acquired the car, minus a lot more parts, gearbox, spring and other running gear parts, that had been scrapped. Since sold onto another owner.
Model Model 77 4.4-litre
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Roadster
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
This car was bought new in New York (hence LHD) by a member of the Reitz family, relatives of President Reitz, who was governor of the Orange Free State, and was the daughter of the Chrysler Agent in Durban. In the 1950's Rudi Reitz gave it to Roy and Guy Acutt of Greytown who restored the car. In May 1964 Dr Frank Hayward of Johannesburg acquired the car and again restored it. He and his wife Judy, participated successfully in many vintage car rallies in SA, finishing first overall with first in class in the 1964 VVC Winter Rally and 3rd in the 1968 FIVA Veteran and Vintage Rally from Cape Town to Durban and. Frank Hayward sold the car to Brett Peattie in about 2012/3. Sold on through a Cape Town dealer.
Model CD8 8-cyl
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sports Roadster
Colours
           
Registration Numbers TJ-22113/SAF, LWW-990-T/SA, NH-333/SAF
References Photo: 1964 Stilfontein Rally programme; Automobilist 22/3; NAtherstone
 
 


Make Chrysler
History          
Year 1931
Delivered new to South Africa, so RHD. Started life as a hearse? Also said to have been a sedan? Discovered in a scrapyard in Durban around 1966, owned by Dick Coller as a running chassis. Owned by Apie Venter from at least the 1980s. Apie rebuilt the car and built a LeBaron style Dual Cowl Imperial Custom line phaeton body. Used on the 1986 FIVA International Rally. On auction Bonhams & Butterfields, Brookline, Massachusetts, 1st May 2004 ex Apie Venter collection. RHD, rebodied or recreated from a 5-passenger sedan, dual side mounts, wide whitewall tyres, dual screens, extra headlights on bumper, auxiliary fog and side lights, luggage trunk. Estimate $90-100,000 (before body was noted as a rebody / recreation. Not sold at hammer bid of $38,000. Sold at RM Sotheby's at Hershey 2019 for $55,000, consignor Mark Thomas. Completed the Re-Discover America tour in 2013, from Times Square New York to the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco. 
Model CG Imperial 6.3-litre
Chassis No. CG2577
Engine No. 7800066
Coachbuilder
Body Style Dual cowl phaeton
Colours Two tone light Blue and metallic Blue fenders, dark Blue interior, Tan cloth top
           
Registration Numbers LGG-887-T/SAF
References Automobilist 15/3; RM Sotheby's
 



Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
This car was bought new by the Houston-Macmillan family from Bushmans Neck area in the Drakensberg.The car was in daily use until 1952, when it was parked off and stored in a shed on their farm.In 1967, Rodney F.J. Holland of Durban acquired the car.
Since the car was complete and in fairly good condition, the restoration was straight forward, enabling it to be on the road again in 1969.After it changed hands twice, Nigel Atherstone acquired the car in 1995. In 1996 it was shipped the car to the UK, to participate in the FIVA International Veteran and Vintage International Rally which started in Edinburgh and finished in Gaydon.Sold to Brett Peattie in 2008, who then sold in 2013/14 to Aylwin Stephenson of Johannesburg. For sale with Brian Noik around 2025
Model CM6 6-cyl
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style Roadster,
Colours Green with orange wheels
           
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Owned by Oom Sterk Gert von Biljon from new.

Model CM6 6-cyl
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style Sedan
Colours

         
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Owned by someone in Kroonstad.

Model CM6 6-cyl
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style Sedan
Colours

         
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Noted in Bloemfontein some years ago - Is this the LeBaron below?

Model
Chassis No.
Engine No.
Coachbuilder
Body Style Roadster
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Discovered in the early 1980s in South West Africa (Now Namibia) and taken to Bloemfontein, where it was partly rebuilt. The
car then changed hands and was stored for about 8 years before being acquired by Rudi Exner. Rebuilt by 1992. Sold to Roy Lyons, possibly went overseas?
Model Imperial LeBaron
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Cabriolet
Colours Medium green with cream wheels and white wall tyres
           
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Owned by Basil Moscholoulos, used on the 22nd Milligan vintage trial in 1991 - Possibly the car previously owned by Schalk Coetzer and later sold through Frost Brothers to an overseas buyer. Believed to be a CM6.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Coupe
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Owned by Pat Meyer in 1988. Car acquired in the Vredefort district in 1969 in a bad state, with many parts missing. The rebuild was completed in 1985. 
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Photo: 19th Bill MiIligan rally programme
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Built 30th March 1931, shipped to Cape Town as CKD, the car then went to a dealer in Johannesburg. Noted in Kei Road near East London in the Eastern Cape in 1998. Acquired around 2002 by Lionel Cummins who worked for Daimler Chrysler, from a Dr. Coetzee. Lionel also acquired another 1931 from Dr. Frank Hayward and had both cars running around 2005. Tom Van der Vyver acquired the car around 2026 from Lionel
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours Blue
           
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Noted for sale, located in Namibia, partly restored
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Crankhandle Chronicle Aug 2012
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1931
Built 8th Sept 1931, shipped to Durban as CKD. Acquired by Lionel Cummins, who also acquired the sedan above, from Dr. Frank Hayward and had both cars running around 2005. Believed to have been vandalised and possibly scrapped in recent years. Had a freewheel gearbox.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References TVanderVyver
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1932
Owned by a Linda Coetzee, having been inherited by her from her brother.

THIS CAR APPEARS TO BE A PLYMOUTH WITH A CHRYSLER BADGE AND PERHAPS SOME OTHER CHRYSLER PARTS, BODY APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN MODIFIED FROM A COUPE
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Roadster
Colours Cream over Brown
           
Registration Numbers FCG-376-FS/SAF, CHT-988-NC/SAF
References Facebook VCC group
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1932
Chrysler sedan in Durban
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Nigel Atherstone
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1932
Owned by Maine Murugen of Stanger.

Also believed to own a number of other Chrysler project cars
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References NAtherstone
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1933
Owned in Cape Town at some stage by Rolf Schwerdtfeger, later acquired by David Lyons.
Model Imperial 8 (regular straight 8?)
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Coupe
Colours Maroon with Black wings and details, cream wheels            
Registration Numbers
References photo Crankhandle Chronicle Feb 2016
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1933
Owned by Wolfgang Nietzke in 1986
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers *GS-270-T/SAF
References Photo: 1986 Total World FIVA Rally
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1936
Driven by Boet du Plessis in the 17th & 19th Bill Milligan Rallies, bought at Stella and restored by Boet.

 
Model Airstream 8-cyl
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers OU-9936/SAF
References Automobilist 15/4
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1934
Owned by Piet Coetzee in 1988 when used by Pieter Cilliers on the 19th Bill Milligan rally.
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers OB-1989?
References Photo: 19th Bill Milligan rally programme
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1935
V8, owned by Jolyon Simpson
Model Imperial
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style 2-door dhc
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1936
Owned by Harold Ainslie in 1979, used on the 10th Bill Milligan Rally. Believed to have been the only 8-cyl model with twin side mounts in South Africa at the time
Model
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Photo: 10th Bill Milligan Rally programme
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1937
Owned by Stuart Anderson of Pietermaritzburg in 1970 - May be an earlier car, whereabouts unknown.
Model Imperial
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References
 

 


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Year 1938
One of a handful built with division, believed to be the only RHD example produced. Originally delivered to Sir Herbert Stanley, Governor of Rhodesia, and used for official duties, this car also retains a floor-mounted safe used for the carriage of a revolver to protect its occupants. Later exported to Natal, South Africa, where during the 1980s it is reported to have covered just 1,000 miles, part of that being on a 1985 post-Vintage Rally organised by the Border Klaxon Club. Restored by Eddie O'Gorman of Pietermaritzburg. Imported to the UK in 1991 and subsequently restored retaining all the original features, is finished in silver grey metallic with Royal blue metallic to the wings, excellent order throughout.The interior is finished in blue leather -cloth while the dash and door cappings are wood grained. The dash itself features square framed instruments and ‘Art Deco’ style chrome detailing and radio front. Weather equipment consists of a blue canvas duck hood made from the original pattern and steel pillar sections clamp in between the front and rear wind-up windows when the convertible top is in place. Offered for sale by BCA Auctions at the Brooklands Museum 2nd June 2005, Estimate: £13,000 - £15,000 - Sold for £12 093. Noted for sale on eBay Aug 2021, offers over £18,500. Car however in very deteriorated state, bodywork very rusty, stripped for restoration.
Model Royal
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style 4-door convertible sedan with division
Colours Silver Grey metallic over Royal Blue
           
Registration Numbers KSK 322
References BCA Catalogue 02/06/2005. 2021 photos off eBay
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1938
Owned by Schalk Coetzer in 1987 when used on the 18th Bill Milligan rally. Restored over 3 months in 1986 for the Fiva International rally, which they won. Said to be one of only 80 built in 1938. Believed to have later been involved in an accident and then converted into a drophead coupe.
Model Imperial
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Coupe
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References Photo: 18th Bill Milligan rally programme
 
 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1939
Noted on a Milligan run owned by Boet du Plessis. 
Model Royal
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style Sedan
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
References
 

 


Make Chrysler History          
Year 1940
Driven by H. Battaliou on the 24th Milligan vintage trial, 1993. Later Milligan runs mention a 1939 Royal sedan?? Is that this car?
Model Royal
Chassis No.  
Engine No.  
Coachbuilder  
Body Style
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
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Make Chrysler History          
Year 1948
RHD, Owned by Boet du Plessis
Model Windsor 6 cylinder
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Body Style Convertible
Colours
           
Registration Numbers
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