Reed Brothers Car Stories: The 1928 Dodge That Started at $100

Where every car has a story — and every story has a little Reed Brothers history.

1928 Dodge Brothers Standard Six in the Service Department

Sometimes history rolls into your life when you least expect it. Over a half century ago, a phone call from a Montgomery County used car dealer changed the course of Reed Brothers’ history. The dealer told my dad, “Lee, I have something I want you to see.” What he had was a 1928 Dodge Brothers Standard Six — priced at just $100!

Lee knew the car was in rough shape, but he also knew it was something special. With its vintage charm and connection to Dodge history, the Standard Six was exactly the kind of treasure that belonged with Reed Brothers.

Reed Brothers Restoration: Preserving Automotive History

1928 Dodge Brothers Standard Six in the Service Department

In dealer ownership for more than fifty years, the Standard Six became a long-term project and point of pride. Restored and maintained by the Reed Brothers Body Shop and Service Department, the car was not just preserved but celebrated.

Originally selling for $835, the Dodge Brothers Standard Six was powered by a 6-cylinder L-head engine rated at 27.34 hp and had just 46,504 original miles. Over the decades, Reed Brothers’ Body Shop and Service Department meticulously restored and maintained it, giving the vintage Dodge a second life.

A Showroom Conversation Piece

1928 Dodge Brothers Standard Six on the Showroom Floor

Once fully restored, the car was showcased prominently in the showroom, where it became more than just an antique; it was a conversation starter, a link to the past, and a tangible reminder of Dodge heritage. For years, visitors admired it, marveled at its history, and swapped their own car stories in front of it.

In 2012, with the closing of the dealership, the 1928 Dodge Brothers Standard Six ended its decades-long stay with the Reed Brothers family. But the memories of that $100 find, and the dedication it took to bring it back to life, remain an enduring part of Reed Brothers’ story.