supercub Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) This is a really nice car for a decent asking price. https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/manchester-1926-chrysler-model-70/7494506413.html Up for sale is this 1927 Chrysler Model 70 sedan. This car is a beautiful example of an early luxury sedan. Production of the Model 70 began in 1924 and its name was derived from the vehicle's top speed. It was bestowed with many never-before-seen engineering qualities that helped distinguish it from many other vehicles on the road at the time. The Model 70, dubbed the 'Chrysler Six' for its high-compression six-cylinder engine, had a seven-bearing crankshaft, the first replaceable oil filter, full pressure lubrication system, and a carburetor air cleaner. The period advertising for the Model 70 focused on two main technological breakthroughs which included the four-wheel hydraulic brakes and its 4.7:1 compression ratio. Edited June 17, 2022 by supercub (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Seems to be a decent car with a realistic asking price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I wonder what a realistic driving speed would be for this car? This looks to be a well preserved automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 46 minutes ago, Fossil said: I wonder what a realistic driving speed would be for this car? This looks to be a well preserved automobile. A very long time ago I often drove a restored 1926 70 coach belonging to a friend. I was amazed at the amount of power out of its 201(?) cid six. It was extremely smooth and well-behaved. As I recall, cruising speed was perhaps 45 mph. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Didn't early luxury sedans come with bumpers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 The description lists it as a luxury car, but it is a mid-priced car. Generally speaking, most or all luxury cars had bumpers as standard equipment by the mid-twenties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 45mph is sufficient for the rural roads around me. I believe there is a heater box visible. The lack of bumpers actually lends a period racer look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I think if it's in good condition, a roadster will easily top 65MPH, the limiting factor is going to be your comfort with 20's suspension systems. I remember a year at the Monterey Historic races when Bentley was the "honored marque". Ray Jones, an Australian who co-authored Martin Swig's "Chrysler in Competition" book, entered a '28 Chrysler touring car. The standards of preparation are very strict, and no modern modifications are permitted. there were a number of Bentleys from well know British dealers, and you know all the front runners send a fortune on preparation. Ray didn't win, but he worried the leading Bentley through out and finished a close second. They all hit about 90 on the straights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Leif in Calif said: I think if it's in good condition, a roadster will easily top 65MPH, the limiting factor is going to be your comfort with 20's suspension systems. I remember a year at the Monterey Historic races when Bentley was the "honored marque". Ray Jones, an Australian who co-authored Martin Swig's "Chrysler in Competition" book, entered a '28 Chrysler touring car. The standards of preparation are very strict, and no modern modifications are permitted. there were a number of Bentleys from well know British dealers, and you know all the front runners send a fortune on preparation. Ray didn't win, but he worried the leading Bentley through out and finished a close second. They all hit about 90 on the straights... Closed body styles *may* not have high speed gearing like roadsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deppe Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 These early Chryslers are beautifully made, robust, high quality cars with many interesting engineering features. I have a 1924 B70 Phaeton and a comfortable cruising speed is 45 - 50 MPH. The 1920's era chassis dynamics, brakes, and aerodynamics start to feel a bit uncomfortable faster than that but I have no doubt that the car would do the claimed 70 MPH top speed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 If I had the cash, garage space, and time I would consider this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 This car will probably cruise at 50mph. The important question is, What are your feelings about external contracting brakes trying to stop your vehicle at that speed? I have owned a few cars with external contracting brakes. Everything is manageable until the brakes get wet. Then all bets are off. When you are standing on the brake pedal and the car isn’t slowing down the pucker factor increases exponentially. Don’t get me wrong, I love these old cars. You just have to adjust your thinking about driving them. Beautiful car. Zeke 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) This is a consingnment car being listed by a friend. He is helping out the older owner as he is more of a traditional hot rod guy (he has a shop here in central CT) but if it helps anyone looking at this Matt is a good, honest guy. Edited June 19, 2022 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercub Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) Comparing this Olds to a Model T listed locally as well, both look nice and both w Maroon ext/amber uphostery for the near same listed price, the Olds is a heftier car and the external brakes must be better stoppers than the rear set only of the T. Edited June 20, 2022 by supercub (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ruggieri Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Hi, I bought the above 1926 Chrysler 70 from Mat. I've been working on it little by little. I'm looking for a front and rear bumpers if you know of any, however I do like the looks with no bumpers. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 1 hour ago, David Ruggieri said: however I do like the looks with no bumpers. Now that you mention it it does look good the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ruggieri Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Yes, I'm not going to go crazy finding bumpers because of that. I have sale ads from that era and they were sold with no bumpers sometimes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Dave, congrats on your purchase! If you are local to CT you know this is the perfect Klingberg, Belltown car. We have some good events with a prewar focus and the earlier stuff always draws attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ruggieri Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Thank you Steve, I'm in RI but if you want maybe send me scheduled dates for events when they become available. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ruggieri Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Hello everyone! I have the 26 Chrysler running great! One of the issues was the carburetor needed rebuilding. Another was the gas tank was full of........well you name it. I removed the tank and poured 13 gallons of white vinegar in it and let it sit for 3 days. wow , you want to see the crap that came out of that tank. I then put baking soda with water in it to neutralize it. now the tank looks brand new. I use the car regularly , however I'm considering selling it if you know of anyone that might be interested. I'm probably going to ask about $15,000 for it. I recently brought the car to Audrain cars and coffee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 More pictures would be good...also you should put it on the Chrysler buy/sell forum. Looks very nice and fairly priced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ruggieri Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Ok, Thank you, will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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