Did I aquire a Mopar ????
Here's something that sort of fits in the discussion some may enjoy.
In 1927, my grandfather traded in his 1923 Chevrolet on a Willys-Overland Whippet 6 Sedan. The car cost $945, plus $64 in fees. He was allowed $470 for his Chevy, and made 12 payments of $44.92. The U.S. - Canada monetary exchange rate in 1927 was almost dead even.
What I find interesting is this letter from the dealer, sent when the payments were complete. The letterhead has a Chrysler insignia, which must have been brand new at the time. It also references Paige Automobiles, whose descendant companies became part of AMC, and eventually Chrysler. Same with Willys-Overland.
Also interesting is that this was a sale across an international border. My grandfather, in the 4th generation of his line born in Canada, brought his family back to the U.S. after serving as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. The dealership was close to his hometown, and about ten miles from his new home.
Here's something that sort of fits in the discussion some may enjoy.
In 1927, my grandfather traded in his 1923 Chevrolet on a Willys-Overland Whippet 6 Sedan. The car cost $945, plus $64 in fees. He was allowed $470 for his Chevy, and made 12 payments of $44.92. The U.S. - Canada monetary exchange rate in 1927 was almost dead even.
What I find interesting is this letter from the dealer, sent when the payments were complete. The letterhead has a Chrysler insignia, which must have been brand new at the time. It also references Paige Automobiles, whose descendant companies became part of AMC, and eventually Chrysler. Same with Willys-Overland.
Also interesting is that this was a sale across an international border. My grandfather, in the 4th generation of his line born in Canada, brought his family back to the U.S. after serving as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. The dealership was close to his hometown, and about ten miles from his new home.