1928 Chandler Special Six Phaeton

In 1912 Fred Chandler left the Lozier Motor Works to start his own company. The Chandler motor car company made cars from 1913-1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ralph Mulford (famous race driver) drove a Chandler to an overall win in the 1925 Pikes Peak Hill Climb. By 1928 Chandler had over-expanded and was $475,000 in debt. In 1929 Hupmobile purchased the factory and the brand was discontinued. He switched over to making automotive fasteners & Chandler Products continues today in Cleveland.

There are only three Special Six Dual Cowl Phaeton's known to exist. This car is loaded with Cowl lights, Trippe driving lights, Search light and backup lights. Most significantly it has one of Chandler's noted vacuum power assisted brake systems and a centralized lubrication system. The entire chassis can be lubricated with one lever.

This vehicle was built October 28th of 1927 as a 1928 model and was restored over 55 years ago. It is powered by a 180 cubic-inch straight-six engine offering 45 horsepower and mated to a three-speed manual transmission.