1926 Chandler Model 33 A

The Cleveland-based Chandler Company produced automobiles in the mid-price range. Founded in 1913 by Fred Chandler, the company experienced immediate success with a quality car with a competitive price tag. By the early 1920s, the Chandler Company was Cleveland's largest producer of automobiles and ranked 13th in US production. Their popularity continued to prosper during the mid-1920s, but by 1928 they were purchased by the Hupp Motor Company. A year later they were out of business. The onset of the Great Depression, World War I, a changing economy, and fierce competition were a few of the reasons for the company's demise.

This 1926 Chandler Comrade Roadster carried a $1,695 price tag and sits atop a 124-inch wheelbase. It is powered by an inline six-cylinder engine capable of producing 55 horsepower.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2006