1934 CHRYSLER
                        "Airflow Coupe" 
                 Owned by Russ & Alberta Parker


Engine:   L-head 8 cyl.

Carl Breer, one of three engineers responsible for the
development of the first Chrysler automobiles, applied "nature's
fundamental laws" to the conceptual processes used in designing
this very unique "Airflow."  In 1927, after observing what he
thought was a flock of birds in flight, Breer mused that in the
mad rush to put people into motor vehicles, engineers had failed
to five due consideration to the laws of nature with regard to
wind forces.  So the Wright Brothers were consulted and a wind
tunnel was constructed for the purpose of designing a car with
aerodynamic integrity.

Considering passenger comfort of equal importance, the Airflow's
weight was also redistributed for a smoother ride.  New
structural precedents were made as well, with a "unit" body
comprised of trusses, beams and girders which gave the car
extraordinary strength and rigidity.

Although the Airflow was not a financial success, it made an
impact on the automobile industry that is still felt today as
many new innovations designed  for the car have been used
continuously to present day.