1930 Chrysler Series 77 Phaeton (more photos 👇)
Only 173 Phaeton bodies were produced on the Series 77 chassis during the 1930 model year, making it one of the rarer factory configurations. The open-top design featured distinctive concave moldings along the body sides and parking lamps positioned on the front upper corner pillars.
Early production examples carried pennon-type hood louvers, while later units switched to a vertical louver design. The double-drop frame allowed for lower overall height without sacrificing ground clearance.
Walter P. Chrysler’s original vision called for a mass-market automobile with specifications typically found in more expensive machinery. The Series 77 continued this approach with hydraulic brakes, aluminum pistons, full-pressure lubrication, and a tubular front axle.
Power came from a 268-cubic-inch L-head inline-six producing 93 horsepower at 3,200 rpm, paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Top speed reached approximately 70 to 75 mph, respectable performance for a moderately priced automobile of the period.
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