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1929 Chrysler - Auction - Graz, AUSTRIA - Estimate: No ReserveRegistration Number: US Registered
Chassis Number: 9750616
In the 1920's and 1930's, Chrysler was synonymous with advanced engineering and racked up an impressive record in motor racing. There were class wins in the Mille Miglia in 1929 and 1930; second and third in the 1928 Spa 24 Hours, and third and fourth at Le Mans in the same year. Sir Malcolm Campbell lapped Brooklands at close to l00mph in his Chrysler and the marque won numerous events in the States.
Walter Chrysler had begun his working life sweeping floors, and by 1920 was on a salary of a million dollars a year to reorganise the ailing Willys Group. Before long he was also saving the Chalmers and Maxwell companies, which he acquired, and the first Chrysler car appeared in 1924. In 1927 Chrysler made 182,000 cars, a pretty impressive rate of growth. Chrysler himself was a remarkable man who understood the value of good engineering and design, and this reflected in his cars as much as in the amazing New York skyscraper which bears his name. The company's secret was a high level of engineering integrity and innovation, attractive styling and keen pricing.
On offer today is a rare six-cylinder 1929 Chrysler C6 'Businessman's fixed head coupe', which benefited from a program of restoration some years ago, and is presented now in good overall condition. Finished in beige over brown, with a beige interior, this is one of only a few examples of this elegant model left in the world.
This car is going under the hammer at Coys forthcoming auction in Graz, Austria, as part of the Karl Ritter Museum Collection, on Sunday 13th October 2013. For further information please go to www.coys.co.uk or contact Coys on +44 (0) 208 6147 888.
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