WC Durant acquired the assets of the bankrupt Willys Corp including a prototype design which Walter Chrysler also wanted. The prototype when developed by engineers Breer-Skelton-Zeder represented the finest auto technology of the time and the trio ultimately introduced the 1924 Chrysler. Durant improved on the design to resemble a downsized Locomobile to compete with Buick and named it Flint after his hometown.
Flint’s production started in June 1923 with a 65HP, 6-cylinder Continental engine with full pressure lubrication. By installing tubular framing mounted on the inner side of the standard frame the Flint’s very stiff frame also eliminated wood frame creaks.
Taken at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival.
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