CHRYSLER Airflow 1934
Museum Guggemheim -Bilbao
Lead Designer:Carl Breer
Manufactured:1934-37 (29.878 made)
Lender:Foster Family Collection
The Airflow contained a series of innovative "firsts" which anticipated the car of today.The structurally integrated body and chassis had greater strength and safety,whilst moving the rear seats witthin the wheelbase and
the engine forward of the front wheels resulted in better handling and ride quality.The Airflow´s interior featured tubular steel framedseating and modern materials;safety glass,marbelised rubber and Bakelite.The early radically streamlined body was shaped by wind tunnel studies with hel from Orville Wrigth,and it hasart deco details that echo the architecture of the period.
CHRYSLER Airflow 1934
Museum Guggemheim -Bilbao
Lead Designer:Carl Breer
Manufactured:1934-37 (29.878 made)
Lender:Foster Family Collection
The Airflow contained a series of innovative "firsts" which anticipated the car of today.The structurally integrated body and chassis had greater strength and safety,whilst moving the rear seats witthin the wheelbase and
the engine forward of the front wheels resulted in better handling and ride quality.The Airflow´s interior featured tubular steel framedseating and modern materials;safety glass,marbelised rubber and Bakelite.The early radically streamlined body was shaped by wind tunnel studies with hel from Orville Wrigth,and it hasart deco details that echo the architecture of the period.