Vintage Vehicle Club
of Australia (1919-1930) Inc.
| Make | Dodge Brothers |
| Year | 1929 |
| Model |
DA |
| Body |
Roadster Australian body by T.J. Richards |
| Engine |
Dodge 6 cyl. side valve, 208 ci. (3.4L). Bore 3.375", Stroke 3.875" N.A.C.C. Horsepower rating 27.34 63hp @ 3,000 RPM Compression Ratio 5.2:1 7 main bearing. |
| Gearbox | 3sp, non-syncro. |
| Diff. Ratio | 4.7:1 |
| Wheelbase | 112" (2845mm) |
| Brakes |
Foot - 4 wheel hydraulic. Hand - On transmission. |
| Weight | 2714lb (1225kg) |
| Wheels |
Kelsey Hayes, Artillery style, timber spoke. |
| Tyre Size | 5.50 x 19" |
| Origin | USA |
History of this Vehicle
1929
- 1932 (12th of April 1930) Originally purchased by Dr H J Taylor from Nowra. The car was purchased through Hardin and Johnson Country Sales.
1932 - 19?? Sold to Erwin Johnson. He and his brother operated a dairy property at Gerringong on the south coast of New South Wales.
19?? - 1999 The third owner carted milk for the dairy in the early 60’s.
He and his son drove the car to various early vintage car meets. They kept the car on the original registration up until the early 70’s.
When the registration finally expired the roadster was taken off the road to be restored.
1999 - Today Present owner completed the restoration in about 2002, and has enjoyed driving the Roadster regularly, and on club outings.
If you would like to contact the owner of this vehicle, please email to address shown on our Contact Us page, and include this vehicle reference dge29rds4588 in your message.
For more detailed history, and photo's, please click HERE.
> VVCA Home <