In those days Chrysler's model numbers referred to top speed. The 58 was one of the smaller models, a 4 cylinder car that was replaced by Plymouth in 1928.
The 80 was the Imperial, a big luxury car in the Cadillac class. The 1926 80E had a 6 cylinder engine of 288 cu in. In 1928 it was advertised as the most powerful car in America, 112 HP.
Edited by Rusty_OToole (08/07/08 07:55 PM)