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John and Horace Dodge began their start in the automotive industry by supplying engines and transmission to R.E. Olds. Later, they sold engines, transmissions, and axles to Henry Ford for his automobiles. By 1913 Ford had moved away from purchasing these components, to producing and adapting them to their own machine. The Dodge brothers adapted to this change and the loss of business by producing their own vehicles. The brothers had enough financial backing to be successful and to produce an automobile that was high in quality and durability at an affordable price. By the 1920s, the Dodge company had reached second place in total sales production. This was also the year that both brothers died and the company soon declined. In 1928, Walter P. Chrysler stepped in and saved the sinking company.
Around 1930 the Dodge Brothers Company became known as just Dodge. Chrysler began using the Dodge Company to produce small, light, and fast vehicles. Part of this strategy to move the Dodge Company down market was to inspire sales during a tough economical time, the Great Depression. By repositioning the company and its products, sales began to increase. By 1930 Dodge had moved into seventh place in overall sales. In 1933 the cars were moved even farther down market, selling entry-level vehicles at a very low-price. The Dodge nameplate had switched with DeSoto and the move proved to be very beneficial for Dodge, where it saw sales increase and the company slipped into fourth place.
This 1930 Dodge DD Six 4 Door Sedan sat atop of a 109 inch wheelbase and carried a $835 factory price. Power was supplied from a 6-cylinder 189.8 cubic-inch engine that provided just over 60 horsepower. Total production for the Business Coupe was 3877 units at that time. The most popular of the body-styles for all of the models (DD and DC) that Dodge produced in 1930, was the DD 4-door sedan with seating for five (this vehicle). This bodystyle had over 33,000 examples produced.
This Dodge Brothers Sedan isvery good to excellent inside and out, paint shines nicely, interior feels good to sit in and has some minor flaws, body is completely restored and rust free, it is effectively show ready with some very minor details.
The mechanicals of this car are great, it runs nicely, drives nicely, steers nicely, brakes nicely, and overall is in very good condition overall condition. You can get in this car and drive it today, tomorrow, or next week. Go ahead and have fun.
For more information please ask for Brandon or Josh. After business hours the line is always forwarded to one of our personal phones. CALL US (603) 818-8511
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*** THIS CAR IS LOCATED IN DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE ***
We are happy to pick you up at the Manchester, NH or Boston, MA Airport or any other Bus or Train Station in the local area. Come see us and drive your cool ride home!
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