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1928 Chevrolet

National 2 Door Sedan

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Stock
3284
Engine Size
171ci I4
Transmission Type
3 Speed Manual
Vin
12AB89088
Miles
33,000
Drivetrain
RWD

1928 Chevrolet National 2 Door Sedan

1928 Chevrolet National 2-Door Sedan

The Chevrolet Series AB National (or Chevrolet National) is an American vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet in 1928 to replace the 1927 Series AA Capitol. Documented production numbers show that 1,193,212 Series ABs were manufactured in a variety of body styles with 69,217 originating from the Oshawa factory alone. Chevrolet instituted a serial number recorded on the front seat heel board on either the left or right side, using the listed numbers to designate the point of origin of the vehicle identified. The Series AB National was another alternative to the Ford Model A.

For consignment, a not oft seen Chevrolet National 2-Door sedan. Our example was stored for many years and used as a display car in a Cadillac dealership, and was the beneficiary of an older restoration, although still retaining its shine. The consigner buffed it several times and made sure it has been fully maintained.

Exterior
Looking very similar to the Model A of the time, our example is all steel and bathed in green for the body. It has a louvered cowled hood, and a shiny chromed radiator surround complete with a glass tube radiator water gauge that measures any potential overheating. A single round headlight in a black dish styled casing hangs on either side by a steel bar that stretches from fender to fender. These are bathed in black and gracefully framed 21-inch artillery style wheels that are wrapped in 4.40/4.50-21 white wall rubber. The fenders undulate up and down and are met in the center by a rubber covered running board with a Chevrolet badged cast plate that doubles as a mod scraper for your boot prior to entry. On the back a dual bar split bumper frames a central spare tire with a taillight in the center of the mounting. A black canvas top makes up the roof and on the back is a black painted shell that houses the rear window. This paint and steel are overall in good condition with some battle scars throughout in the form of scratches, and dents and dings.

Interior
Opening the door to the passenger compartment we are greeted with a green striped tweed broadcloth covering the door panels. Shiny knobs and handles are in these doors and the escutcheons are very intricate. Inside like new striped tweed broadcloth covers overstuffed buckets, and in back a tuck and roll overstuffed bench. These stats are in great condition and very clean. A green carpeting sample is on the floor in back and in front rubber covers the floors. A green full metal jacket dash is upfront and sports a centrally located metal plate in an oval shape that houses the oval gauges. This plate has chipping and some rust however the gauges are in excellent condition. A large wood steering wheel is fronting the dash and we can see a spark advance lever in the center. The vertical interior panels are all covered with the striped tweed and the headliner is also cloth but in lighter green felt broadcloth.

Drivetrain
Within the cowled hood is a working 174ci inline 4-cylinder engine. It shows slight surface rust on the block sides and exhaust but is presenting nicely with like new fittings and hoses. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and a 3-speed manual transmission. A 4.18 rear axle takes the 35 horses it produces and puts it to the ground.

Undercarriage
Black paint covers rust free steel for the floor pans, frame and body hangers. Leaf springs have the suspension covered and mechanical drum brakes are on all 4 corners.

Drive-Ability
Starts easily, and runs just fine with a smooth idea and an easy shifting transmission. All functions were working at the time of the test drive.

The beneficiary of a long storage period in a dealer's showroom, and the care of a conscientious consignor give us this nice example of the 2-Door sedan in bowtie glory!

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.