In its September 1929 issue, Autobody magazine hailed the semi-custom Chrysler Model 77 Dual-Cowl Phaeton bodied by New York coachbuilder Locke as exhibiting “the most outstanding changes in design…A striking feature of this year’s design is the treatment of the hood louvers. This gay and sprightly design appears to be a particularly good advantage on the open cars of the ‘77’ series, the phaeton of which is shown above.”

The Dual-Cowl Phaeton offered here is an example of just that style. It was restored to AACA Senior Award-winning condition in the mid-1960s and was for many years part of the renowned Paul Stern Collection in Mannheim, Pennsylvania, which was one of the finest and most complete groups of rare Chryslers ever assembled.

While the majority of the original restoration on the car has aged well, the owner restored its mechanicals to roadworthy condition, and he proceeded to drive it in numerous events, weddings, and parades, including in the 2011 AACA Glidden Tour to Cumberland, Maryland. The air horns under the car are still fully functional, which makes for great entertainment and “parting crowds” during parades and shows. As the owner proudly recounts, “It was never on a trailer, but driven and enjoyed.” It is offered with the spare parts, records, and the factory books and reference manuals one would expect from an enthusiast, and it also includes a spare engine block and documentation of parts and service.