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Registration No. VP 1956
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1928 Kew Chrysler Model 72 Coupe Convertible
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Registration No. VP 1956
Chassis No. CH 470S
Engine No. J 226526
Estimate £5,000 -7,000
Walter Chrysler established his company at the forefront of American constructors, from a raft of less
successful makes such as Chalmers and Maxwell, so that by 1930 when the Chrysler building was opened
in New York, the marque was nearly as well regarded as Cadillac, Packard and Pierce Arrow.
The Chrysler Model 72 (successor to the Model 70) embodied a redesigned L-head 249 cu inch, six cylinder engine in a 10ft wheelbase chassis (although this example may have a 3499cc engine produced for the UK market). The convertible coupe bodywork was also new for 1928. This was also the year Chrysler entered a team of 4 cars for the Le Mans 24 hour race.
Chrysler Motors Ltd opened their factory at Kew near London in 1927, and began assembling right-hand drive cars for the British market, including this 72 Model which was first registered on 29 August 1928.
This is a very sound basis for a straightforward restoration, as although the car is dismantled, all the parts
are present, and the structure is very solid. Chryslers are now very popular amongst the vintage trialing
fraternity as their powerful lightweight characteristics make them remarkably successful in competition. A V5c safeguards the period registration number.