1928 Chrysler-Plymouth Model Q DeLuxe Coupe

In 1928, Walter P. Chrysler acquired the Dodge Brothers company and launched two entirely new companion lines, the DeSoto and Plymouth. Originally called the 'Chrysler Plymouth' to identify it with Walter Chrysler, the Plymouth Model 'Q' replaced the four-cylinder Chrysler as the company's entry-level price leader. Power was from a 170.3 cubic-inch L-head four-cylinder engine offering 45 horsepower. They were fitted with a three-speed manual gearbox and hydraulic drum brakes in both the front and rear. The wheelbase measured 109.75-inches and had a length of 169-inches.
The Plymouth marque provided Chrysler with a vessel that could compete head-to-head with Ford and Chevrolet, marking the creation of the industry's 'low-priced three.'

The Plymouth's Mayflower sailing ship logo linked the car with the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth Rock. A thin, ribbon-style radiator shell made the hood look even longer.

Model year production for 1928 reached 66,097 units. The Model Q was available in seven different bodystyles that included two roadsters (one with a rumble seat), a DeLuxe Coupe, a tourer, a 2- and 4-door sedan, and a standard coupe.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2010