The Chrysler Airflow is a full-size car produced by Chrysler from 1934 to 1937. The Airflow was the first full-size American production car to use streamlining as a basis for building a sleeker automobile, one less susceptible to air resistance. Chrysler made a significant effort at a fundamental change in automotive design with the Chrysler Airflow, but it was ultimately a commercial failure due to a lack of market acceptance and controversial appearance.
Chrysler Airflow
1934 Chrysler Airflow
Front-opening rear doors aided entry into the back of the 1934 Airflow. The hood cooling vents are fully functional.
Early Airflows have no trunk; one was bolted on starting in 1936.
The DeSoto Airflow is a full-sized automobile built by DeSoto during model years 1934, 1935 and 1936. DeSoto received the then-revolutionary Airflow model due to its price structure relationship to larger and more expensive Chrysler brand cars. The 1934 Airflow models are noted for their unique styling. They generate interest for their engineering innovations. It has a 115.5 in (2,934 mm) wheelbase.
1935 DeSoto Airflow sedan
1934 DeSoto Airflow coupe
1935 DeSoto Airflow coupe rear
A 1935 DeSoto Airflow sedan in The Museum of Automobiles in Arkansas.