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The original Chrysler Corporation was founded by Walter Chrysler from the remains of the Maxwell Motor Company.
Walter Chrysler founded the original Chrysler Corporation, reorganizing the Maxwell Motor Company into a new automotive enterprise.
On June 6, 1925, Walter P. Chrysler officially launched the Chrysler Corporation from the remnants of the struggling Maxwell Motor Company. Chrysler, an accomplished engineer and former Buick executive, aimed to build reliable, affordable cars for a mass market. He introduced the Chrysler Six model, featuring advanced engineering and performance at a competitive price. The company's innovative approach included improved suspension, four-wheel hydraulic brakes, and seven-bearing crankshafts. Rapid sales success allowed Chrysler to expand production plants in Detroit, Toledo, and elsewhere. By the late 1920s, Chrysler had joined Ford and General Motors in the ranks of the "Big Three" automakers. The corporation's growth stimulated employment, supply industries, and technological innovation in the American economy. Chrysler's founding marked a pivotal moment in the automotive industry, influencing car design and mass production techniques worldwide.
1925
Chrysler Corporation
Walter Chrysler
Maxwell Motor Company