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For 1934, the Dodge Series DR Deluxe was restyled and given a more streamlined and modern appearance. In the front was a new V-type radiator with skirted fenders in both the front and the rear. There were several hood louvers of descending length and large bullet-shaped chrome plated headlamps. The list of standard equipment included Delco-Remy ignition, hydraulic brakes, and a new independent front suspension. The car rested on an X-type frame and rode on steel spoke wheels. They had dual horns and a new 'leaping ram' type hood ornament.
The standard engine was an L-head six-cylinder unit that displaced 217.8 cubic-inches and offered 82 horsepower. An option high-compression engine offered a slight increase in horsepower, rated at 87 BHP. The DR Series had a selective sliding three-speed manual gearbox with floor shift controls and a single plate dry disc clutch.
Several bodystyles were available, with the most popular being the 4-door sedan with seating for five passengers. A total of 53,479 examples were sold. The second most popular bodystyle was the business coupe, which found 8,723 eager customers.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2013
The standard engine was an L-head six-cylinder unit that displaced 217.8 cubic-inches and offered 82 horsepower. An option high-compression engine offered a slight increase in horsepower, rated at 87 BHP. The DR Series had a selective sliding three-speed manual gearbox with floor shift controls and a single plate dry disc clutch.
Several bodystyles were available, with the most popular being the 4-door sedan with seating for five passengers. A total of 53,479 examples were sold. The second most popular bodystyle was the business coupe, which found 8,723 eager customers.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2013
The year is best remembered for Chrysler's daring - and ultimately disastrous - Airflow adventure, a design departure that never trickled down to the Dodge division. As a consequence, the 1934 Dodge lineup was typical of early 1930s styling, with flowing fenders softening the rectilinear lines of the vertical grille and straight-sided body panels. But Chrysler had already established itself as an engineering company, and the 1934 Dodge lineup shared some corporate technical highlights.
Chrysler had been first with the Hydraulic brakes, for example, a Chrysler first in 1928, and synchromesh transmission, in 1933. The 1934 Dodges rolled out with a new independent front suspension system, though it was discontinued in 1934 and didn't reappear until 1939. There was also an unusual lever-operated two-way vent window, which also disappeared after the 1934 model year. There were three trim levels and eight body styles in the Dodge lineup for 1934, all propelled by the same 3.7-liter flathead inline six-cylinder engine rated for 87 horsepower. Two convertibles were offered, a sedan and a coupe. Between them they accounted for just 1,589 units in Dodge division's total passenger car production for 1934, most of the (1,239) convertible coupes.
The current owners of this example acquired the car in 1997, responding to an ad in New Hampshire. The car is currently painted turquoise, which was not in the Dodge palette for 1934.
Chrysler had been first with the Hydraulic brakes, for example, a Chrysler first in 1928, and synchromesh transmission, in 1933. The 1934 Dodges rolled out with a new independent front suspension system, though it was discontinued in 1934 and didn't reappear until 1939. There was also an unusual lever-operated two-way vent window, which also disappeared after the 1934 model year. There were three trim levels and eight body styles in the Dodge lineup for 1934, all propelled by the same 3.7-liter flathead inline six-cylinder engine rated for 87 horsepower. Two convertibles were offered, a sedan and a coupe. Between them they accounted for just 1,589 units in Dodge division's total passenger car production for 1934, most of the (1,239) convertible coupes.
The current owners of this example acquired the car in 1997, responding to an ad in New Hampshire. The car is currently painted turquoise, which was not in the Dodge palette for 1934.
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1934 Dodge Series DR Deluxe Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Dodge Series DR Deluxe
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Dodge Model Dr Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$38,500 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
1934 Dodge Business Coupe Sold for USD$12,000 2016 Mecum - Indianapolis | |
1934 Dodge Sedan Sold for USD$36,500 2014 Silver Auction - Sun Valley | |
1934 Dodge DR Deluxe Coupe Chassis#: DR 3126TPC Sold for USD$46,200 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1934 DODGE COUPE Sold for USD$26,250 2013 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 55 | |
1934 Dodge Deluxe DR Coupe Chassis#: DR20373 Sold for USD$82,500 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1934 Dodge Deluxe Model DR Conv. Coupe Chassis#: 3709215 Sold for USD$72,600 2004 S. Ray Miller Collection | |
1934 DODGE BUSINESS COUPE Sold for USD$16,750 2003 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN | |
1934 DODGE SEDAN TWO DOOR Sold for USD$16,800 2003 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN |
Dodge Series DR Deluxes That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Dodge Series DR Deluxe's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1934 Dodge Convertible Coupé | 3737492 | 2016 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Race Aarhus Auction | $34,650 | ||
1934 DODGE COUPE | 2010 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $55,000 | |||
1934 Dodge Model DR Four Door Touring | 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center | $27,500 | |||
1934 DODGE TWO DOOR SEDAN | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $12,600 |
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