1931 Chrysler CM Six Sport Roadster

Between 1925 and 1931, Chryslers competed internationally at events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours and Spa 24 Hours, and the Mille Miglia where they earned impressive results amidst world-class competition.

This Chrysler CM-6 was prepared in the style of the sporting competition cars of the period. Martin Swig purchased the car in 2002 after being in long-term ownership of Charles Giese in Billings, Montana. Mr. Giese had owned it since at least 1964. The car was owned briefly by Mark Hyman before entering the care of Mr. Swig where it was transformed into the dual purpose competition/touring car. Triple Zenith updraft carburetors were installed on a custom manifold, along with forged pistons and a higher 9:1 compression ratio. A windshield that could be folded flat and a pair of Brooklands competition windscreens were installed to help complete the look. A Jaeger tachometer was added for the driver.

In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $70,150 including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013