When the Airflow failed to capture the attention of the buying public, Chrysler retrimmed the "CA", gave the car rear fender skirts, and rolled out a model that they hoped would appeal to Depression-era buyers. By marketing the Airstream alongside the Airflow, Chrysler could meet the needs...
Rear fender skirts were standard on all production Airflows, but whitewall tires and wheel trim rings were extra, although commonly specified. The three-bar bumpers (four-bar on CW Imperials) were attractive, but dented easily. On U.S. cars, sturdier bumpers were added in 1935, although CW...