1926 Chrysler 60 Open Tourer

Highlights

• Approaching its centenary, with a high degree of originality preserved
• Ex-museum provenance, mechanically rebuilt to full working order
• VSCC eligible: served as the Course car at Wiscombe Park hillclimb in 2026
• Much of the original paint and interior trim was retained; seats were re-trimmed in deep-grain leather
• Ready for VSCC Tours, Class 2 Trials or vintage motoring

The Appeal

It's remarkable to think that this car is celebrating its hundredth year. The Chrysler 60 is a significant product of Chrysler's formative years, offering engineering that was advanced for its era, including hydraulic four-wheel brakes and a torquey three-litre straight-six side-valve engine. To find one in its original, well-preserved state is rare.

The Chrysler car spent much of its life in museum storage, which accounts for the survival of so much of its original cosmetics. It has since been mechanically rebuilt to bring it back to full running order, while the patina and character of its coachwork and trim have been carefully preserved. The vendor describes it as a functioning time-warp: it starts on the button every time, and the VSCC credentials are already established following its use as the Course car at Wiscombe Park hillclimb earlier this year. Whether destined for Tours, standard-class Trials or simply the joy of driving a centenarian motorcar, this Chrysler 60 appears ready to be used and enjoyed.

Key Information

• Mileage: 44,852 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: exempt from MOT/road tax
• Technical specs: 3.0-litre straight-six side-valve petrol, manual transmission, 6-volt electrics
• Paperwork: HMRC import document, Maryland Certificate of Title, VSCC documentation, instruction book and articles

The Detail

• The vendor notes that the car is VSCC eligible for Tours and Class 2 Trials in the standard class, with no modifications required
• Mechanically rebuilt from long-term museum storage
• Fuel tank replaced with a stainless steel replica, re-using the original fittings
• Original Autovac fuel delivery system, bronze Stromberg, and Delco Remy dynamo reported by the vendor to function correctly
• 6-volt battery reliably starts the car without trickle charging, according to the vendor
• Original hydraulic Chrysler brakes reported by the vendor to work well
• Original rotating barrel speedometer and fuel gauge reported by the vendor to function correctly
• Bonnet top sympathetically repainted in the original Ocean Blue; all other paintwork is original
• Original paint shows some bare patches, but has polished up well
• Seats retain their original sprung frames, now re-trimmed in deep grain leather
• Door cards, pockets and lids are original and described by the vendor as being in very good order
• Sidescreens are all present but show wear; they could serve as patterns for replacements
• Hood operates correctly and folds down easily, best managed with two people
• Bumpers are included but not currently fitted
• A second spare wheel rim is included, allowing twin spares for trials use

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