268ci L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Carburetor
93bhp at 3,200rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Semi Elliptic Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Beautifully restored example of a desirable, Classic-era Chrysler
*Previously owned by legendary collector Bill Harrah
*One of just 173 Phaeton examples produced
*Excellent car for tours and parades

THE CHRYSLER SERIES 77

The Chrysler Corporation was officially founded in 1925 after Walter P. Chrysler took the job of re-organizing the ailing Maxwell Motor Company. However, development of an all-new model was already well underway, as Mr. Chrysler had plans to build a revolutionary mass-market car that was designed to be higher quality than the commonly seen Fords yet more affordable than the likes of Cadillac and Buick. The first Chryslers actually appeared the year before the company was made official.

Produced at the old Chalmers plant in Detroit and introduced in January 1924, Walter P. Chrysler's first automobile was an innovative, medium priced, six-cylinder car of better-than-average performance as numerous motor sport successes would soon demonstrate. Offering a $5,000 specification for under $1,500, the Chrysler featured hydraulic brakes, aluminum pistons, full-pressure lubrication, a tubular front axle, and was able to reach 70mph comfortably. The Chrysler Series 77 was introduced for the 1930 model year and offered a wide variety of factory body styles. The model features a 4-speed transmission, double-drop frame, parking lamps on the front upper corner pillars, and distinctive concave moldings on the open-top models. Pennon-type hood louvers were used on early production units, while later cars switched to a vertical design.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This lovely 1930 Chrysler Series 77 is one of just 173 Phaeton-bodied examples completed in 1930. The car formed part of the famous pioneering automobile collection of William Fish 'Bill' Harrah for many years and was later sold to a private collector who put the car up for storage. A recent recommissioning of the elegant Chrysler included attention to the fuel and braking systems, as well as cosmetic detailing. The works was performed by renowned restorer Chris Kidd of Tired Iron Works in Monrovia, California. Chrysler 77s are highly event eligible and offer excellent value for the money. The opportunity to acquire this rare Phaeton example should not be missed.