Foreword Those familiar with the history of Chrysler will recognize that the starting date of 1922 shown in the title of this book is obviously prior to the June 6@ 1925 date when Chrysler Corporation was incorporated and even prior to the January 1924 date when the first production Chrysler car was shown to the public. The reason for this is that there were two serious efforts@ described in the text@ to build and market a Chryslernamed car that preceded these events. Had either effort been successful@ the car would have emerged around the 1922 model year. Although unsuccessful@ these efforts did play a key role in bringing the right people together at the right time to lay the foundation for the successful entry of Chrysler Corporation into the automotive arena.