Video: “The 1937 Chrysler’s Chrysler at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance ”
Richard D. Kaye of Los Angeles documented the debut of the restored 1937 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Town Car with this four-minute video.
Chrysler's Chrysler was awarded "First in Class" in the American Classic Closed category at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance . The awards ceremony can be seen at the 2:15 mark of the video and in the below photos captured by Bruce Adams, Richard Kaye and Howard Kroplick.
Great job Richard!
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Awards Ceremony: American Classic Closed Category
The final three of the American Classic Closed category. At this point, we did not know who was awarded "First in Class".
The results announced moments later:
Class C-3: American Classic Closed
1st (Middle):1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 LeBaron Town Car, Howard & Rosalind Kroplick, East Hills, New York
2nd (Right): 1933 Packard 1005 Twelve Coupe, Laura & Jack B. Smith Jr., Elkhart, Indiana
3rd (Left):1935 Cadillac 370D Fleetwood Town Cabriolet, Pat & Pat Brothers, Bridal Veil, Oregon
Sandra Button, Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours, checking out Chrysler's Chrysler before the places were announced.
A big smile as the First in Class was announced.
On the ramp before the Concours crowd...a very memorable, unforgettable moment.
Receiving the Pebble Beach Concours trophy.
Still smiling!!!
Comments
Hi Howard:
Well deserved and very happy for you and you must be ecstatic !!!!!!!
Cheers and Best Always, Cordially, Ron Ridolph
Congratulations, Howard !
Hi Howard,
Congratulations, Pebble Beach is a great Honor to win. That is one great Chrysler you have.
George
From Scott Abbey
Howie - that is outstanding. Congratulations!
Congratulations and well deserved to a true Automobile Historian, Collector, and Gentlemen. I look forward to seeing you at the next car show on Long Island. I have been following your journey with this car since the bid process from the county. Keep it going!
Great job - beautiful job Howard and team!
Fantastic !
The car is standing proud once again . Well done Howard…
The memories are priceless the finished product outstanding. Congratulations to a really great auto enthusiast . Looking forward to seeing the Chrysler
From Chuck M.
HOWARD-CONGRATS ON THE PEBBLE WIN I’VE DONE IT MYSELF TWICE AND ITS A NERVE RACKING EXPERIENCE
From Jan H:
You came to Pebble Beach and accomplished what you wanted to do. Great job. Enjoy it forever.
Congratulations Howard! We are so happy for you! We have followed the Chrysler from the beginning, now we feel so excited for you. Bob and Ann
From David L.:
Congratulations Howard, you and the Chrysler are “First In Class”.
From Scott A.:
Howie - that is outstanding. Congratulations!
I think Mr. Chrysler would be proud to see his car restored and a winner at Pebble Beach!
Congratulations to Kroplick’s Chrysler - Mrs. Kroplick Chrysler was especially stunning.
Congratulations Howard! It is indeed a pleasure to see a fellow long islander make such an impact at this most prestigious of all Concours events worldwide. Your dedication to acquiring and restoring this great Art Deco automobile is inspiring and encouraging to all of us who campaign these special cars to an adoring public.
From Mark A:
WOW ! ... All efforts and foresight has come to fruition. Congratulations to all who made it possible !
You must be so proud,,,,, congrats!!
May I add my own sincere congratulations on this remarkable achievement. I am a huge fan of art deco and of Chrysler the man and Chrysler the car. I hope there will be a book and/or magazine articles about this wonderful restoration. You have saved an important and magnificent work of art and piece of American history.
Thank you sincerely.
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From Howard Kroplick:
Reg, Thanks for the comments! Hemming Classic Car is developing a two-series on the car.