Dodge Fast Four Classic Cars for Sale

The Dodge Fast Four, sometimes referred to as the Fast Four and Fastest Four, was produced from 1927 and 1928 and featured a four-cylinder engine, which was state-of-the-art at the time. Dodge is an American brand of automobile, manufactured by the Michigan-based FCA US LLS company.

The history of the Dodge Fast Four

The Dodge Fast Four was manufactured from 1927-1928. There were two versions; the series 128 and 129. It was intended to be the new mid-range car from Dodge and quickly earned a reputation as a solid and reliable car. The Fast Four was similar in appearance to previous four-cylinder Dodges but had a curvier body. At the time, the Series 128 could be expected to sell from approximately $850 to $950. The Dodge Fast Four was succeeded by the Dodge Wayfarer.

Features of the Dodge Fast Four

The Dodge Fast Four was available with a choice of Standard, Special, and Deluxe trim levels and included a range of standard equipment such as a tool kit, a headlight dimmer, and ammeter and a speedometer. Other items, such as a heater, windscreen wipers, a rear bumper and a Motometer, were optional extras. There were few significant differences between the 128 and the 129; the main one was the fact that the 128 used two-wheel steeldraulic brakes and the 129 featured four-wheel hydraulic brakes. The Dodge Brothers Series 128, entered production in July of 1927. Production of the Series 129 began only a month later.

The Series 128 was the second new line introduced by Dodge in late 1928 for the 1929 model year. It was powered by an L-head 212.3 cubic inch four-cylinder engine that had a top speed of approximately 60 mph, although it performed most comfortably between speeds of 35-40 mph.

The Dodge Fast Four featured varnished wooden spoke wheels and had a three-speed sliding gear transmission and rode on wood spoke wheels. The car had a lower body that was an innovative feature at the time, with a 108-inch wheelbase. Other features of the Dodge Fast Four were a new style of body mouldings and vertical hood louvers that improved ventilation. Its appearance was not dissimilar to previous four-cylinder Dodges but the Dodge Fast Four was provided with sumptuously rounded rear ends and a slightly remodelled A-pillar that blended attractively into the cowl area.