OWNER: JUNIOR VALDES
The 1930 Dodge Six (primarily designated as the Dodge Brothers DD Six) was the first Dodge lineup to integrate styling and engineering influence from Chrysler Corporation, which acquired Dodge in 1928. [1]
Key Specifications & Features
- Horsepower & Torque: 60 horsepower at 3,400 RPM and 120 lb-ft of torque at 1,200 RPM [1]
- Wheelbase: 109 inches [1]
- Transmission: 3-speed selective sliding floor-shift manual with a single-plate dry disc clutch [1]
- Suspension: Double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers and rubber engine mounts [1]
Body Styles & Original Pricing
- Sedan: 4-door closed passenger car (priced around $735–$840; 33,432 units built)
- Business Coupe: 2-door enclosed coupe (3,877 units built)
- Roadster: Open cockpit with a folding top, side curtains, and a rear rumble seat (772 units built)
- Convertible Coupe: 2-door convertible (620 units built)
- Phaeton: Fully open-sided 4-door tourer with a detachable roof (542 units built)
This 1930 Dodge Brothers DD Six Cabriolet is a particularly rare surviving example of Dodge’s elegant pre-war automobiles. The car has been described by Worldwide Auctioneers as **one of only three known surviving examples**.
Its documented history includes appearances at several prominent collector-car auctions, including Worldwide Auctioneers events in Texas and Auburn, Indiana. The car later became part of the renowned **Klairmont Kollections** in Chicago, where it was displayed among an extensive collection of significant classic and historic automobiles.