Simon Cars - Chrysler Model 70

Chrysler Model 60, 65, 70, 77

The Chrysler Model 70 was launched for 1925 with a new 7-bearing, high compression, inline six which gave the car its name from the 70mph top speed. For 1925 the engine was 3,301cc, enlarged to 3,584cc, but it was soon supplemented by a smaller 2,955cc Model 60, and later a more powerful 4,078cc Model 72. The Model 65 was introduced in 1929 to take over from the 4-cylinder Chryslers which had now evolved into Plymouths. The Model 65 was on the same 112.8-inch wheelbase but had a smaller 3,206cc inline six.

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Chrysler Model 65 1930 2-door sedan. Chrysler gave its car a new slimmer and taller grille in 1929.

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Chrysler 77 1930 Crown Sedan. In 1928 Chrysler produced the Series 75, so-called because cars could cruise at 75mph. This was replaced in 1930 with the new Series 77, powered by a 4,398cc inline six.

Chrysler Imperial 80 1926 Roadster front

Chrysler Imperial E80 1926 Roadster with Dickey Seat. The Imperial was intended to be the 'Cadillac' of the Chrysler group, and the E-80 sat on a grand 127-inch wheelbase, almost 15-inches longer that the regular Series 70 of 1926

Chrysler Model 65 1929 5-window coupe

Chrysler Model 65 1928 5-window coupe. For 1927 Chrysler introduced the Model 60 to replace the 4-cylinder Model 50, and gave it a 2,953cc sidevalve six cylinder engine. This was upgraded to the more powerful Model 62 for 1928, and in turn by the Model 65 for 1929. The engine was upgraded to 3,205cc and fitted with hydraulic brakes on all four wheels. The were six different bodies, including this 5-window coupe

Chrysler Model 65 1930 bonnet

Chrysler Model 65 1930 2-door sedan. For the 1930 model year Chrysler gave the Model 77 this unusual bonnet with 'Pennon' louvres but quickly changed to more conventional vertical slots (probably because the Pennon didn't cool very well). This car is a Model 65 (not a 77) and has perhaps 'borrowed' this bonnet.

Chrysler Model 65 1930 Sportsman Coupe front

Chrysler Model 65 1930 Sportsman Coupe. Plymouth took over the 4-cylinder Chrysler range for 1929, and the Model 65 was given a 3,206cc six cylinder engine to sell below the Model 70

Chrysler Model 65 1930 Sportsman Coupe rear

Chrysler Model 65 1930 Sportsman Coupe. This American Chrysler wears a very British body; A Sportsman coupe by Hoyal Body Corporation of Coventry

Chrysler Model 75 1928 Tourer

Chrysler Model 75 1928 Tourer, powered by 4,079cc L-head sidevalve straight six engine

Chrysler Model 77 1930 Crown Sedan front

Chrysler 77 1930 Crown Sedan. In 1928 Chrysler produced the Series 75, and this was replaced in 1930 with the new Series 77, built on a 124.5-inch wheelbase.

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Chrysler Model 65 1930 Sportsman Coupe. This 1929 (model year 1930) Model 65 carries a 2-door sedan body by British coachbuilder Hoyal Body Corporation

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