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1934 Dodge Model DR Convertible Coupe
Former National 1st Prize AACA & Meadow Brook Concours D'Elegance
1st Prize Recipient
218 CID inline six-cylinder engine with Carter downdraft
carburetor
Floating power engine mounting system
Three-speed manual transmission with automatic vacuum clutch
Yellow exterior with custom pin-striping, tan folding top and brown
leather interior
Duplate safety glass windshield
Dual side-mounted spare tires, dual horns
Rear-mounted travel trunk
"Floating Cushion" steel spoke wheels
DR DeLuxe Convertible Coupe, one of 1,239 DR Convertible Coupes
made in 1934
If not one of the most beautiful, it's definitely the nicest Dodge
we've seen in a long time here at MotoeXotica Classic Cars. We ar e
proud to present this 1934 Dodge Model DR Convertible.This car was
A recipient of A ground up restoration and is superb! Previous 14
year ownership.
This car's two tone yellow paint, custom pin-striping and
chrome-plated trim are in overall excellent show winning order.
This model features a "Duplate" safety glass windshield and larger,
bullet-shaped chrome headlamps. This Dodge was judged the best by
both the (AACA) Antique Automotive Club Of America & Also 1st prize
winner at the prestigious Meadow Brook Concourse D'Elegance in 1994
.It's just as stunning today!
The bodywork, with its coach doors and draft-free body ventilation,
is straight and solid, the chrome, single bar bumpers look
fantastic and the engine bay is extremely tidy. Out back is a
rear-mounted travel trunk. This Dodge rolls on BFGoodrich
Silvertown tires, wrapped around body-colored "Floating Cushion"
steel spoke wheels with center caps. The tires are in very good
order while the wheels are in excellent shape.
Under that vee'd hood is a 218 CID inline six-cylinder engine with
a Carter downdraft carburetor. The motor is buttoned to a
three-speed manual transmission with automatic vacuum clutch. Car
has independent front suspension, synchronized front and rear
springs along with improved brakes drums.
Inside, the car's luxurious brown leather interior is in overall
fantastic shape. The bench seat looks great while the matching
carpet is in satisfactory order. The black, three-spoke steering
wheel is in great condition while the black metal instrument panel
and inner door panels are in excellent order. Even the shift lever
looks fantastic. The folding cloth soft top is tight fitted and
shows well complete with A clear dust cover that is custom
fitted.
The 1934 Dodge was completely restyled to evidence a much more
streamlined appearance. There was a new V-type radiator; skirted
front and rear fenders; many horizontal hood louvers of descending
lengths; larger, bullet-shaped chrome headlamps; and a single-bar
bumper with a flat dip in the middle.
Standard equipment included Delco-Remy ignition; hydraulic brakes;
new independent front suspension; "Floating Power" engine mounting
system; X-type frame; new ventilation system; steel spoke wheels;
dual horns; and a new, "leaping Ram" hood ornament. These models
were retroactively labelled DeLuxe Sixes after the Standard Sixes
debuted in June 1934. After that, DR side hood panels featured four
plain louvers, like the Standards instead of the multiple louvers
used before June.
Competition to this Dodge DR Convertible in 1934 included
Chevrolet's DA-series two-door Cabriolet, Ford's Model 40 two-door
Cabriolet, Hudson Series LT Convertible Coupe, LaSalle's Series 50
Convertible Coupe, Plymouth's DeLuxe PE Convertible and
Oldsmobile's L-series Convertible Coupe, Pontiac's two-door
Cabriolet, Studebaker's Roadster Convertible and Terraplane's
Series K Convertible Coupe.
While early '30s Fords get the lion's share of the limelight and
attention, classic car buffs should not overlook Dodge vehicles
from the same era. If you're after an early 30s classic droptop to
add to your collection and you desire something that's not a Model
A, B, 18 or 40, this '34 Dodge DR Convertible Coupe needs to be
yours!
Vehicle is located in Missouri, USA. Bidder/Buyer is responsible
for pickup or shipping from this location to wherever they want it
shipped to.
