1929 Chrysler Model 75 Hayes Dual Cowl Phaeton
Positioned between the entry-level Series 65 and the Imperial, the Chrysler Series 75 was a mid-range model that rode a 121-inch wheelbase and carried prices from $1,540 to $2,350.
Its strong European showings in events such as Le Mans and the Mille Miglia helped build a reputation that led enthusiasts to dub it the “Poor Man’s Bentley,” with particularly notable performances at the 1928 Le Mans 24 Hours and in its displacement category in the Mille Miglia around 1929 and 1930, where relatively stock American sixes proved they could run with Europe’s best.
The Dual Cowl Phaeton featured bodywork by Hayes Body Corporation of Grand Rapids, Michigan, incorporating a distinctive second windshield and cowl that separated rear passengers from those in front. This open touring configuration combined sporting character with increased weather protection for those in the rear compartment.
Power came from a 249 cubic inch L-head inline-six in roughly the 75-80 horsepower range, backed by a three-speed manual transmission. The Series 75 included advanced Lockheed four-wheel hydraulic brakes and could reach about 70 mph. Bbuyers could specify wood spoke wheels as standard equipment or pay extra for optional wire wheels.
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