New for 1928, the 119 inch wheelbase model 75 featured a double-high speed transmission (four speed), high compression head and a maximum speed of 75 miles per hour.
1928 Durant 75 Five Passenger Sedan, factory illustration
1928 Durant 75 Sport Brougham, factory illustration
Special features
- Six-cylinder engine
- Double-High Transmission
- Four forward Speeds
- Seven-Bearing Crankshaft
- Four-Wheel brakes
- Short turning radius
- Wheelbase 119 inches
- Guaranteed speed 80 miles per hour
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Five Passenger Sedan (Four Door) 1 | $1,385.00 |
| Brougham, with two extra wire wheels (aka Sport Brougham) 1 | $1,550.00 |
Notes: 1 1928 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing
Serial number range
- C-1001 up
- E-1001 to
- L-1001 to L-9499
- T-1001 up
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Six-cylinder. |
| Cylinders | – |
| Valves | – |
| Crankshaft Bearings | Seven bearing crankshaft |
| Camshaft Bearings | – |
| Cooling System | – |
| Gasoline Supply | – |
| Carburetor | – |
| Clutch | – |
| Transmission | Four forward speeds, double-high transmission. |
| Front Axle | – |
| Rear Axle | – |
| Steering Gear | – |
| Brakes | Four-wheel brakes. |
| Chassis Lubrication | – |
| Springs | – |
| Wheels | – |
| Tires | – |
| Wheelbase | 119 inches. |
| Controls | – |
| Starting, Lighting, Ignition | – |
| Standard Equipment | – |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1928 models: 1928 Durant Model 55, 1928 Durant Model 65, 1928 Durant Model M2
- Photos of member cars: 1928 Durant D55/65/75
- 1928 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 7 no. 4, vol. 14 no. 2, vol. 16 no. 4, vol. 17 no. 3, vol. 18 no. 3, vol. 20 no. 4.