With the advent of the 1929 Cord L-29,
Harry Miller's front wheel drive layout impressed many in the american
automotive scene, and Chrysler was always on the lookout for the newest
technology. The front-wheel drive layout was considered to go along with
the introduction of the new 1931 Chrysler eights that were to supplant the
older sixes, and we will be publishing some interesting design sketches that
show this and look both strange and interesting in comparison to the car that
was actually produced and went on to become the most highly valued Imperial
in history.
The 1931 Model was indeed a real head-turner, but the
front-wheel drive layout was not possible as the car had been laid out,
and it was dropped as an idea. When I get the article posted I'll write
in with a link.
Nobody guessed 1931, so no prize is to go out this
time around, but the folks that guessed the Miller FWD layout as an
inspiration do get honorable mention, so pat yourself on the back for getting
so close to the mark.