Chrysler dropped its four-cylinder models for the 1929 model-year renaming them Plymouths and consequently all Chryslers that year featured six-cylinder engines.

The new models were introduced to the public in June 1928 and divided into three series: 65, 75 and Imperial.

These were the first Chryslers to feature built-in radiator shutters along with Lockheed internal hydraulic brakes and Lovejoy shock absorbers as standard.

A 250ci, 84bhp six-cylinder engine provided the motivation for all three Series.

At a cost of $1,550 before options, the company produced 6,414 Series 75 Roadsters in 1929 and they quickly developed a reputation for, not only engineering excellence, but also for performance.

Despite only being in existence for five years, the company committed to becoming involved in European motorsport and the surprisingly fast Series 75 Roadster was chosen to represent them.

During the running of the 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans, a Series 75 finished 6th overall and 3rd in the I...