Vehicle Description
Automotive executive Walter Chrysler set out to put his own mark on
the world, and this 1924 Chrysler B-70 roadster is it. The first
year for the celebrated nameplate, this roadster launched the
legend with advanced features such as hydraulic brakes, full
pressure lubrication, and lightweight construction. The B-70 was
often argued as the best cars of its time, and established Chrysler
as a company known for its engineering. Now you can own a beautiful
example of that history.
OK historians, you know that the Chrysler Corporation was
established in 1925, but the first examples actually came out in
1924. Walter Chrysler was so eager to get his car out in the world,
so the having a 1924 model is already a great story. But beyond
history, you'll love this roadster because the two tone dark blue
and gray makes for an attractive combo that has modern appeal
without losing that Roaring '20s feeling. Of course wood-spoke
wheels, running boards, and the skinny two-piece windshield will
always bring out the vintage style. The car was restored at least
once in its lifetime, and so not only do you get the shine of
re-chromed bumpers, radiator mascot, and grille, but also the body
retains good fundamentals like the well-fitting doors. Chrysler
offered nine body styles of the B-70, but arguably the roadster is
the best. It's the sportiest of the pack, which is a great way to
feature a car that set many speed records.
The interior was built to be a sunny day friend. Underneath the
black vinyl folding roof are matching seats and door panels. All of
this was likely applied during the restoration, and they remain
clean and durable today. The driver gets the classic big
wood-rimmed steering wheel and a chunky three-speed floor shifter.
The handsome instrument panel features such innovations as an
actual temperature gauge (instead of a Moto-Meter radiator cap) and
internal back-lighting, something that most automakers wouldn't
adopt until the 1930s.
Chrysler's reputation for advanced engineering began here, and the
B-70 was named for its 70 MPH top speed. The red on the 201 cubic
inch six-cylinder engine denotes high compression (4.7:1, about 20%
more than the rest of the industry) and it makes a fairly robust 68
horsepower. It ran with the larger eight-cylinder cars of the day,
and became a darling of the budding world of road racing. But even
just on country lanes, the advanced-engineered motor was an asset.
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.
Notably, Chrysler was one of the first automakers to adopt
hydraulic brakes, which are external contracting on the drums
behind each of those handsome wood-spoke wheels.
This is automotive history that few get to see and even fewer get
to possess. If you're quick enough, an affordable way to showcase
the genesis of the Chrysler brand is within reach. Call
today!!!
