Walter Percy Chrysler never went to college, instead learning engineering on the job at a locomotive company. After working his way up the ladder for 20 years, Chrysler was persuaded to enter the car business and manage GM’s Buick plant. He was 36.
After modernizing Buick’s manufacturing and tripling production, Chrysler resigned and soon took control of both Willys-Overland and the Maxwell Motor Company. Maxwell was failing, but Chrysler introduced a revolutionary new model in 1924 that saved the company and created the Chrysler Corporation.
Over the next nearly 100 years, Chrysler created numerous models that disrupted the industry. Other manufacturers have often been forced to imitate rather than innovate to compete.
While the Corporation has many marques, the Chrysler automobiles have stories all their own that carry the spirit of Walter P. in their bones.
These are the 10 most important Chryslers to the brand.
1924 Chrysler Six
Chrysler introduced the Chrysler Six at the New York Auto Show in 1924. A product of brilliant cost-cutting, the Six had the advanced engineering and luxury features that the public wanted, and at a price most people could afford.
A powerful, high-compression six-cylinder engine could carry the car to 70 mph, unbelievably fast for the day. There were also had innovations like four-wheel hydraulic brakes and an instrument panel instead of individual gauges.
The stylish and roomy Six was an instant hit, so much so that parent company Maxwell was reorganized into the Chrysler Corporation in 1925.
(1925 model shown)
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