1938 Chrysler Imperial Coupe Package:Collector Box but that division passed in

but that division passed in favor of their own car in development that would become the 1967 Eldorado

As with other models

The division was seeing sluggish sales and desperately wanted the Riviera to bring in new traffic to dealer showrooms

with more luxurious interior furnishings and fitted with a more powerful 55 horsepower six-cylinder engine in place of a 45 horsepower four-cylinder

Just over 250 were sold at home and just 150 exported

1938 Chrysler Imperial Coupe Package:Collector Box but that division passed inChryslers Imperials were based on the Royal with a larger engine and longer wheelbase. This sometimes made for a slightly compromised appearance. However, the coupe was an elegant machine. New for 1938 was a side opening hood and revised independent front suspension. 800 examples were built.