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Chrysler Corp was founded by Walter P. Chrysler on June 6, 1925, when the Maxwell Motor Company (est. 1904) was re-organized into the Chrysler Corporation.Walter Chrysler had originally arrived at the ailing Maxwell-Chalmers company in the early 1920s, having been hired to take over and overhaul the company's troubled operations (just after a similar rescue job at the Willys car company).In late 1923 production of the Chalmers automobile was ended. Then in January 1924, Walter Chrysler launched the well-received Chrysler automobile. The Chrysler was a 6-cylinder automobile, designed to provide customers with an advanced, well-engineered car, but at a more affordable price than they might expect. (Elements of this car are traceable back to a prototype which had been under development at Willys at the time that Walter Chrysler was there). The original 1924 Chrysler included a carburetor air filter, high compression engine, full pressure lubrication, and an oil filter, at a time when most autos came without these features. Among the innovations in its early years would be the first practical mass-produced four-wheel hydraulic brakes, a system nearly completely engineered by Chrysler with patents assigned to Lockheed, and rubber engine mounts to reduce vibration. Chrysler also developed a road wheel with a ridged rim, designed to keep a deflated tire from flying off the wheel. This safety wheel was eventually adopted by the auto industry worldwide. Following the introduction of the Chrysler, the Maxwell was dropped after its 1925 model year run, although in truth the new line of lower-priced 4-cylinder Chryslers which were then introduced for the 1926 model year were basically Maxwells which had been re-engineered and rebranded.
It was during this time period of the early 1920s that Walter Chrysler assumed the presidency of Maxwell, with the company then ultimately incorporated under the Chrysler name.
The advanced engineering and testing that went into Chrysler Corporation cars helped to push the company to the second-place position in U.S. sales by 1936, a position it would last hold in 1949. Chrysler is often credited with beign the frist cars to ahve Hydraulic Brakes, which they introduced in 1926, However Duesenberg actully pioneered Hydraulic Brakes in 1921. Chryslers of the early 30's are among the most stylish and attractive cars of the era. Performance was a hallmark of Chrysler engineering in thsi era as well and the early 30's Chryslers out perform most of their contemporaries and were successful in racing often beating such luminary marques as Alfa Romeo, and other much more expensive cars.
This nicely restored car is serial number 7526933, engine number 4403 and body number 225. It was purchased brand new by Mr. Fred Zamponi who at the time worked for the sellers Grandfather and was subsequently bought by his Uncle in 1955. The seller received it from him in 1987 and had it completely restored in 1988. The car is painted to match the original colors of Sand Dune Beige and Sankety Buff with Copper pin stripping. The engine was overhauled in 1999. The seller has known this car all his life. He does not, however, know the actual mileage on the car. It has never been in any accident and has absolutely no Bondo on it. Sseveral extra parts for the car, including a pair of cowl lights, hubcaps, and other small parts go with the car. The car has won its “First Junior” and its “Senior” at AACA meets, along with many other trophies. The car is the only one in existence that is configured with 5 wheels (the spare mounted at the rear). There are 9 others that are known to exist, but they all are configured with 2 spare tires in the front fender wheel wells. All the chrome was replated in 2007 in preparation of going to Kalamazoo, Michigan for the Grand Nationals.
This is a rare opportunity to get a very nice Show Quality, highly desirable Chrysler Convertible in tunr key condition ready for anything the new owner wishes to do- Show or Tour!
