Vehicle Description
This car is located in Summerville, GA. This 1925 Chrysler B70
5-passenger Phaeton is powered by I-6 205CID engine wedded to 3
speed manual transmission. It is finished in a handsome combination
of light blue with dark blue fenders and splash aprons, this is a
rakish-looking car that is the epitome of the Roaring '20s. The
restoration was completed in 2004 and it hasn't been used much
since, mostly just parades and other special occasions, so it's
still in fine condition overall. The wood-framed bodywork has nice
shut lines and doors that close well, plus a hood that opens and
latches without a fight. There's a great gloss to the paint, but
not the modern hard shine that never looks right on an old car;
instead it's got just the right look for the period. Details like
the radiator shell, headlight rings, and bumpers were all restored
using chrome instead of the original nickel, but the brighter look
and lower maintenance are welcome.The blue interior is simple and
functional, using wide pleats to replicate the original look. It's
vinyl instead of the original leather, but most folks won't be able
to tell the difference and the low-maintenance material is a great
choice for a car that's going to get driven. The big wood-rimmed
steering wheel was fully restored and the handsome instrument panel
features such innovations as an actual temperature gauge (instead
of a moto-meter out on the radiator cap) and internal
back-lighting, something that most automakers wouldn't adopt until
the 1930s. There's plenty of stretch-out room in the back seat,
while the driving controls should be familiar, including the
3-speed manual transmission, which, of course, requires a quick
double-clutch for most gear changes. The top is white canvas with
an oval rear window that looks right for the 1920s and gives the
car a bright, jaunty look when it's up. Chrysler's reputation for
advanced engineering began here, and the B70 was named for its 70
MPH top speed. The red head on the 201.5 cubic inch six-cylinder
engine denotes high compression (4.7:1, about 10% more than the
rest of the industry) and it makes a fairly robust 68 horsepower.
With seven main bearings, it's durable, smooth, and torquey, and
uses innovations such as the aforementioned full pressure
lubrication and the industry's very first removable oil filter. It
was rebuilt when the car was restored and runs well using its
original six-volt electrical system and vacuum tank. The engine bay
is neatly detailed with minor signs of use while the undercarriage
shows the thoroughness of the restoration with a new exhaust system
and bright fittings throughout. Notably, Chrysler was one of the
first automakers to adopt hydraulic brakes, which are external
contracting on the drums behind those handsome wood-spoked wheels
and big 5.50x20 whitewall tires. This beautiful and charming 20's
classic is located in Summerville, GA. Inspections encouraged and
welcomed by appointment only. ******************DISCLAIMER: PLEASE
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