Rare 1938 Chrysler Royal Business Coupe Street Rod For Sale

Every once in a while, a true one-of-a-kind build pops up for sale—and this 1938 Chrysler Royal Business Coupe Street Rod is exactly that. Finished after a multi-year, all-metal custom build, this unique Mopar hot rod is ready to cruise, show, and enjoy. Priced at $45,000 on Hagerty.com and located in Elkhart, Indiana, this car delivers both rarity and performance that you won’t find anywhere else.

Exterior & Body –

This Chrysler started life as a 1938 Royal Business Coupe but has been transformed into a highly customized all-metal street rod. The car was stripped to bare metal in 2012 and went through years of fabrication and bodywork before being finished in 2024. It wears a stunning White Pearl paint job with heavy Blue Flake, sprayed by Modern Muscle Car Factory, giving it a deep, shimmering look under the sun or lights.

The body features suicide doors with electric poppers, smoothed lines, and a stance that turns heads. Everything about this car is designed to be unique—you’ll never see another one like it out on the road.

Powertrain – 

Under the hood, the original six-cylinder is long gone. In its place sits a 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) V8, topped with an Edelbrock carb and intake, cooled by a Be Cool radiator. Power is sent through a 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic with a shift kit, making it as fun on the throttle as it is dependable. 

Suspension & Chassis –

The suspension is heavily upgraded:

• Mustang II front suspension with 2-inch drop spindles and tubular A-arms

• Front Air-Ride setup, giving it extra clearance when needed

• Four-link rear suspension with a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear end built by Moser

• Massive Hoosier 31×18.5R15LT rear tires tucked under the body, thanks to tubbed wheel wells

This setup ensures both stability on the road and the aggressive stance you’d expect from a high-end hot rod.

Build History –

The current owner purchased the Chrysler in the early 2000s, but the real transformation began in 2012. Over the following years, it was stripped, cut, reinforced, and completely re-imagined before finally being finished in 2024. With only about 1,000 miles since completion, this coupe is practically new. A stack of receipts and build documents comes with the car, detailing the extensive investment that went into the project.

Availability –

This Chrysler Royal is listed now on Hagerty.com classifieds for $45,000. For those who want something rare, powerful, and turn-key, this is an opportunity you don’t see often. Additional photos and videos are available at VConceptsLLC.com.

If you’re looking for a street rod that stands apart from the sea of Fords and Chevys, this Chrysler Royal offers Mopar heritage with serious muscle. It’s ready to hit the road, the strip, or the next car show.

Custom 1938 Chrysler Royal Business Coupe Hot Rod: