1928 Chrysler Series 72 Roadster

Description

“Setting Chrysler Performance Still Farther Ahead.” The 1928 Chrysler Series 72 represented the brand’s growing reputation for blending engineering sophistication with accessible pricing in the late 1920s. Introduced as a mid‑range offering above the Series 62, the 72 embodied Walter P. Chrysler’s strategy of delivering advanced mechanical features that rivaled more expensive competitors. Its most notable element was the 85-hp, 249ci L‑head six‑cylinder engine, and Series 72 Roadsters benefitted from the hot 6:1 compression ratio cylinder head branded as the “Red Head.”

The Series 72 came in a wide variety of body styles from roadsters to sedans, many crafted by outside coachbuilders. The car’s chassis engineering, including hydraulic brakes on all four wheels, helped cement the company’s image as an innovator.

The model earned international credibility when in 1928, four Chrysler Series 72 entries were fielded in the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans via the French distributor, Grand Garage Saint‑Didier of Paris. The lightly stripped but otherwise stock Roadsters performed impressively: One finished 3rd overall, another finished 4th, giving Chrysler its first—and only—overall podium at Le Mans. A Series 72 also scored a class win at the 1928 Mille Miglia.

Showing 61,300 miles, this 1928 Chrysler Series 72 Roadster is now offered by the selling dealer with 15 repair orders since the early 2000s, glass side curtains, vintage literature, and Connecticut registration.

The story of the 1928 Le Mans Chryslers from the L’Automobile Club de l’Ouest

Highlights

• One of 6,416 Roadsters built

• Rumble seat and golf bag door

• Desirable “Red Head” high-compression 249ci six-cylinder engine

• Eligible for both the Mille Miglia Storica and the Le Mans Classic

Factory Equipment

• Tan leather interior

• Four-wheel hydraulic brakes

• Seven main bearings

• Lightweight cast-aluminum pistons

• Vivid color schemes used to appeal to younger buyers

• Wide whitewall tires on wire wheels

• Matching side-mount spare tires

• Trunk and luggage rack

Servicing & Documentation

• 15 repair orders since the early 2000s

Known Imperfections

• Some paint cracking and chips on the fenders

Ownership History

The seller states, “Part of the Vincent collection which means it’s probably one of the cleanest ones out there, the car was only used at shows or parades otherwise was in the heated and air-conditioned collection being meticulously cared for.”

Included Items

• 15 repair orders since the early 2000s

• Glass side curtains

• Luggage

• Golf clubs

• Original literature

• Vintage country club score cards

Additional Information

• This Chrysler is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is offered with a Bill of Sale and Connecticut registration.